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
UnitedMasters and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced plans to expand their existing collaboration across Africa by leveraging the popularity of music, basketball and the NBA on the continent to showcase African musicians and positively impact African youth. UnitedMasters’ collaboration with NBA Africa will empower independent musicians by providing UnitedMasters artists with the opportunity to […]
1 year ago
Capturing listeners with a smooth fusion of urban vibration and cultural grandeur, Nigerian musician Favi, better known by his stage name Gidi Boy, has released, Omo Oro which offers a fascinating look into his distinct way of living. Omo Oro, which has two meanings in the vibrant streets of Bariga, is both the Yoruba translation […]
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
Afropop is currently expanding at a beautiful pace, aided by producers and musicians, it has become a very malleable sound that can be easily molded with conventions from other genres. This sonic compatibility is demonstrated once again in DJ Sholz featuring Odumodublvck’s Firewood. Led by Sholz, the release of his standout single gives the sparkling […]
1 year ago
A window of opportunity is beckoning independent African music creators, most especially Nigerian creatives, as an American distribution company, UnitedMasters, is taking a giant stride to empower talents, putting them on a global stage. Launching its entrance in Nigeria with a “Live from Lagos” concert on December 14, 2023, featuring Tobe Nwigwe & Sarz and […]
1 year ago
Manchester-based Afropop and R&B newcomer Yetunde has released a new single, Promise; a cross-cultural love song that blends feel-good Afrobeats rhythms with contemporary pop influences, characterized by its playful, fun, and innovative approach to storytelling and music-making. The track perfectly captures Yetunde’s multicultural background by fusing the vibrant energy of Lagos with the sophisticated styles […]
1 year ago
Renowned Nigerian artist, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe popularly known as Kizz Daniel surprises music enthusiasts worldwide with the release of two highly anticipated upbeat tempo singles titled Twe Twe and Too Busy to Be Bae. Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Maverick, Kizz Daniel further showcases his versatility and innovative approach to music, blending traditional […]
1 year ago
Meeza, whose real name is Toluwalashe Azeem Adumadeyin, emerges as a captivating force in the music scene. Despite being only 19 years old, he distinguishes himself among the latest wave of Afrobeats artists through his unique talent showcased in flexible vocals and uplifting lyrics. Gaining recognition with emotive tracks like his recent release Yawa, Meeza, […]
1 year ago
