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.
5 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.
3 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 […]
3 months ago
DR Congo-born singer and songwriter Juliet Ariel has just released a new single Holiday, a serene blend of pop and Afrobeats in which she states her craving for a summer vacation. Juliet Ariel grew up in the French capital where she derived inspiration from Parisian art and fashion. As a teenager, she witnessed the ultra […]
2 years ago
The Boston-based DJ and Producer duo, SuperSmashBroz meticulously blend elements of dancehall, Afropop, R&B, hip hop, and highlife to create a unique sound on their latest project.
2 years ago
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigerian artists are taking the spotlight in the upcoming 2024 GRAMMYs, dominating the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ category. The new category, announced in August, is one of three new category additions aimed at making the GRAMMY Awards process “more fair, transparent and accurate,” according to Recording Academy CEO Harvey […]
2 years ago
The Cavemen, modern day highlife acts release the music video for fan favourite single, Adaugo, originally released in 2022. The sibling duo, both accomplished musicians & vocalists, Kingsley & Benjamin Chukwudi have had an exciting run in 2023, performing at top festivals across the UK, Europe & Africa, including Montreux Jazz, headlining a sold out […]
2 years ago
Since their move to Lagos from the Southeast, the music band, Umu Obiligbo has consistently pursued their goal of becoming a music powerhouse, by blending Highlife with the more popular Afrobeats, with Igbo lyrics often given to storytelling. They have now released their third album, Legacy, where they collaborate with Nigeria’s Bracket and Beepee, and […]
2 years ago
Nigerian AfroSoul singer and songwriter, WurlD has just released his fifth project and latest EP, Don’t Get Used To This. The project is an emotive body of work that explores WurlD’s storytelling and passion, blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B /Soul. A creative visionary, he explores love as the major theme, taking on the EP, solo […]
2 years ago
Burgeoning British-Mauritian singer-songwriter Lavaud is embracing her authentic self with unwavering confidence. Her latest single, Roll On Me, showcases extraordinary talent and features the illustrious presence of Tiwa Savage, Kanis, as well as the seasoned artistry of Reekado Banks and Patoranking, individuals who have consistently shaped the contemporary landscape of African music. Scheduled for release via […]
2 years ago
Omawumi makes a comeback with her newest LP, More. Over the course of four albums and one EP, the artists has solidified her position as one of Nigeria’s most euphonious voices, skillfully conveying a variety of emotions with her limitless vocal talents. Her journey to fame began when she became the runner-up in the 2007 […]
2 years ago
