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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.
4 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
Gambian-American producer KJ Conteh has collaborated with SYD, an American singer and songwriter, and DB Bantino, an American singer and rapper, for his latest release, Something New. Something New draws listeners in with its jazz-like rhythm and catchy beats. KJ Conteh credits the alternative vibe in this song to his mixed cultural roots and soulful […]
1 year ago
“Ko kan aye if you rubbish my talent/ No be you I sing for,” Kizz Daniel sings on My G, the track off his Maverick album that squares up against haters and unsolicited advisers alike. He comes for that segment of fans that believe he is ‘wasting his talent’—praising his abilities, but simultaneously undermining his […]
1 year ago
Following the resounding success of his debut album, Sad Romance Deluxe, and that of his chart-topping collaboration Blaqbonez on Hallelujah, CKay is set to kick off his 2024 in grand fashion with the release of two new singles: Mysterious Love and Is It You? These love-themed tracks, released on January 26th, are just in time […]
1 year ago
A lot has happened with the South African music genre in the time it has spent in Nigerian music. It was welcomed as a breath of fresh air, a new addition to Nigeria’s sonic template that creatives did not hesitate to explore. ‘Piano entered into a congenial marriage with Fuji under Asake and Seyi Vibez’s […]
1 year ago
Rising Ghanaian musician Yartti, in collaboration with Kwesi, has released a new single, 9mm, a track that speaks about the duo’s undying affection and devotion for their love interest. 9mm stands out for its unique fusion of Afrobeats and R&B sounds, creating a soundscape that’s both fresh and familiar. Yartti’s smooth, expressive vocals blend effortlessly […]
1 year ago
Nigerian producer, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Pheelz shares an uplifting and vibrant music video for his single Joy featuring his former mentor, Olamide out today via Warner Records. The song is off his 2023 Pheelz Good (Triibe Tape). Directed by Ahmed Mosh, the visual follows Pheelz and Olamide around the streets of Lagos. The video is immersed in vibrant, Nigerian culture and its […]
1 year ago
Coming on the back of the success of his recently released album and first-of-its-kind art and music fusion experience The Evil Genius, Mr Eazi announces the exhilarating new video for fan-favorite Òròkórò featuring five-time Grammy Award winner and 2023 Polar Music Prize laureate Angélique Kidjo, and produced by Mr. Eazi’s longtime collaborator and fellow Grammy Award-winner […]
1 year ago
Nigerian musician Donnzy kicks off the year on a high note, dropping his latest single Corner, a vibrant addition to the Amapiano soundscape. This track masterfully fuses the pulsating rhythms of Amapiano with the dynamic energy of Afrobeats, creating a track that’s set to dominate dance floors and dispel any lingering January gloom. Corner resonates […]
1 year ago
