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Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
3 days ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
3 weeks ago
Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, […]
2 months ago
Fela remains the loudest figure against government oppression and corruption in our music history, but a lot of others have lent a voice to the struggles of Nigerians through the years. Daddy Showkey, an indigene of the backward Lagos slum of Ajegunle, pioneered Galala music, which often took aim at the government in power and detailed the poverty in his hometown.
2 months ago
Burna Boy’s eighth studio album is finally on the horizon. In the past few weeks, the album’s rollout has ramped up significantly. He has made appearances on the covers of magazines and teased the album on social media through cheeky puns and aphorisms. He has appeared on shows, letting viewers in on certain nuances of […]
2 months ago
Koye AKA Africa’s Greatest Showman, releases his highly anticipated single, To the Roots, off his upcoming debut EP, Young and Vibrant. The track features a soulful and rhythmic blend of saxophone, talking drums and other indigenous instruments that is sure to captivate its audience. To The Roots urges listeners to reflect on their roots and […]
1 year ago
In 2024, Chocolate City celebrates twenty years of its existence, the longest ever for a Nigerian record label in modern times. This is certainly no mean feat in Nigeria’s music climate, where eras come and go in years, especially with the global rush of the last few years that has shaken up Nigeria’s music […]
1 year ago
The spirit of Lagos lives on. On Lagos Boys, characterized by powerful drum beats, upcoming artist, Damii celebrates the Lagos boys’ resilience and, audacity serving as a tribute to the streets, and the Lagos boys’ undeniable charm. Like seasoned navigators, the Lagos boys traverse the city’s labyrinthine alleys with a unique blend of street smarts […]
1 year ago
Marking the fourth track from the EP, Bob Marley: One Love, Wizkid shares his interpretation of the iconic Marley anthem, One Love. The EP features contemporary covers of essential compositions from the Jamaican reggae icon as interpreted by Kacey Musgraves, Wizkid, Leon Bridges, Jessie Reyez, Bloody Civilian, and Skip Marley, grandson of Bob Marley. The EP is released in conjunction […]
1 year ago
Nigerian and African hip-hop sensation, Keybone, has dropped the second installment of his album, Going Pro, Volume 1. This new album, Going Pro, Volume 2 comprises 12 tracks, solidifying his position as a talented artist with a knack for storytelling and lyrical artistry. Building on the success of his previous release, Going Pro, Volume 1, […]
1 year ago
Up-and-coming musical talent Vasa joins forces with viral street hop sensation Bella Shmurda on a sizzling remix of Vasa’s single 50-50. Riding high on the success of his mellow Afrobeat single 50-50, which garnered over 200,000 Spotify streams after its recent release in January, 19-year-old singer Vasa has wasted no time in dropping a remix […]
1 year ago
Reekado Banks reaffirms his position as one of the country’s most resilient artists as he teams up with Seyi Vibez on a new collaborative effort, Fakosi. The Del B-produced amapiano record is a feel good tune offering lush vocals from Reekado Banks which lay over a rich fusion of synths and wide percussive basslines, and the […]
1 year ago
Joeboy takes the first step of a new era with the release of his highly anticipated new single Osadebe. The release marks the inception of the Lagos-based polymath’s new label ‘Young Legend’, in partnership with Warner Music Africa, as he continues to solidify his place as a trailblazing artist in the Nigerian music scene. Exploring […]
1 year ago
