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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.
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
Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, is one of the artists who has been shaping the music industry from the ’90s through the 2000s. Returning after a brief hiatus, with his hit single, Ojapiano, on which he once again reiterated his undeniable musical ingenuity. Consolidating on the success of Ojapaino, Kcee and music sensation Oxlade […]
2 years ago
Ghanaian singer and songwriter, Efya, has made a highly anticipated return with her latest EP, No More. Due to her impressive vocals and exceptional stage performances, Efya initially gained national recognition as the runner-up in CharterHouse’s “Stars Of The Future” talent hunt and reality TV show. As Efya’s fourth project, No More serves a collaborative […]
2 years ago
Nigerian Afro-pop and R&B artist and songwriter Joeboy has released Only God Can Save Me, a single off of his forthcoming EP, Body, Soul & Spirit. The new single drops 5 months after his acclaimed sophomore album, Body & Soul, which helped him break past three billion total streams. The 15-track album featured some fan […]
2 years ago
Morravey, the exceptional talent whose captivating vocals enchanted listeners on Davido’s monumental album, Timeless, on the track In The Garden, has unveiled her debut EP titled RAVI. This EP, featuring five tracks spanning R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, and Dance genres, marks Morravey’s significant debut as a solo artist. Hailing from the vibrant city of Port Harcourt, […]
2 years ago
After months driving up anticipation for his upcoming project, tosintellEM has finally released his EP titled The Otunba Of Lagos. The 7 track EP carries the artist’s usual style, fusing Afrobeats and other genres from across the world. On his Instagram, the “Afro Melody Artist” speaks about the inspiration behind each track. Special, which features French […]
2 years ago
Nigeria’s Tim Lyre has a superpower, and it’s to make music that appeals to his growing audience. Foreshadowing his latest single, Tighter, the afro-fusion artist previews his new 8-track project, MASTA. The upcoming project delves into Tim’s sail on a creative odyssey which transcends borders and features the talented Nigerian stars; Tay Iwar and Minz, […]
2 years ago
King Promise, one of Ghana’s most exciting artists, continues his winning streak with the release of his two-pack single Perfect Combi – featuring London rising R&B star, Gabzy – and Naana. In 2018, King Promise gained recognition with tracks like CCTV and his debut album As Promised, featuring artists like Wizkid and Shatta Wale. Since […]
2 years ago
Kayode Joules Oguntayo, known by the stage name JoulesDaKid or JDK for short, is back to musical business with a new track titled I Don’t Like (That S***) in which he infuses a unique feel that is stylistically reminiscent of his earlier works such as Aunty Dupe and Sumo Na Ft Ajebutter22. On the song, […]
2 years ago
