The perfect intersection between the established acts across African music and brilliant underground acts you should be paying attention to!
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
Rising Afropop sensation, Lummy describes his therapeutic; bringing healing to his fans. On his debut EP, Lummyville, Olumide “The Lummy” Akinmusuti, a Lawyer and multimedia producer reinforces this music style. From the thumping baseline and tambourines of Undercover, the psychedelic flow on Fire, a ballad, Shak and Fimi Play, Lummyville introduces you to sounds you […]
1 year ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
1 year ago
It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the amazing albums that drop every year. The Best Albums of the Year is a Culture Custodian compilation of the best bodies of work that defined the musical year 2023. From groundbreaking Afrobeats collaborations to the commanding rap albums and the palpable street vibes and energy, we […]
1 year ago
The last time the music group NSG spoke to us at Culture Custodian, it was following the release of their mixtape, Roots in 2020. Since then, the 6 man Hackney-born Ghanaian and Nigerian artists have gone on tours and in October 2023, finally released their debut album, Area Boyz. The 19 track project is a […]
1 year ago
Sierra Leone’s rising Afrobeats starlet, Boii, is back with a bang as she drops her latest electrifying dance anthem, Sangere, produced by the renowned hitmaker, Masterkraft. Following the tremendous success of her previous release, Credit Alert, which recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone of 12 million cumulative streams, Boii has solidified her status as the biggest […]
1 year ago
On the 20th of December, we see the release of Rema’s second visually stunning video for DND, skillfully directed by Meji Alabi and extracted from his latest RAVAGE’ EP. On DND, Rema boldly asserts his independence from external opinions and extravagant interpretations of his music. He declares the game on “Do Not Disturb” mode, signalling a […]
1 year ago
Flytime Fest, the premier music and arts festival, is set to mark a momentous milestone with its 2023 edition, celebrating a 19 years of rhythm, culture, and international allure. The festival features an unparalleled lineup of 20 top-tier international artists, promising an unforgettable musical experience that transcends borders. Along with Rhythm Unplugged, Flytime Promotions has […]
1 year ago
Chike has remained resolute in creating songs that appeal to his distinctive audience, and as 2023 passes by, the Pop and R&B star is wrapping up the year with a unique song that embodies his artistic spirit in Egwu featuring the late Mohbad. Egwu means dance and this lively song invites you to let loose […]
1 year ago
