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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.
6 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
Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt whisky, served up a ridiculously good time at its Experimental Night Concert held at the Jewel Aeida, on Sunday, October 15th — where good music, vibes, great whisky, and beautiful people fused together, creating a captivating symphony of moments. Set in a cosmic scene that paid tribute to […]
2 years ago
Davido is set to kick off his Timeless Tour on the 14th of December, from the Capital City, Abuja. The highly anticipated show is presented by Apitainment, a leading name in premium entertainment and lifestyle experiences in Abuja and Capital Music Festival. With his chart-topping hits from the Timeless album and his electrifying performances during […]
2 years ago
Asake’s journey to fame hasn’t been a day’s trip. While many people only met him in 2022, he had been taking long strides toward fame way before that. After releasing his 2020 viral club banger, Mr Money, the song had a decent play on airwaves but still fell short of the big break he aspired […]
2 years ago
TASH Studios, the renowned talent management and entertainment company, welcomed DJ Dewik (Ken-Chike Derek), a rising star and maestro of the turntables, to their impressive roster of artists. DJ Dewik, known for his inventive mixes and ability to keep dance floors alive throughout the night, is making waves in the world of electronic music, where […]
2 years ago
Nigerian artist, Kizz Daniel has made a buzz within the past week with his “My G” challenge that has gone viral, particularly on TikTok. The challenge has got people highlighting expensive items that they own and citing their costs in sync with the song’s lyrics. The “My G” challenge has caught the attention of many […]
2 years ago
What is the truth? Is the truth that incontestable, universal entity? Or is everyone’s truth born of their own unique perspective, an experience that can not be gleaned by any means short of, somehow, becoming that person and viewing the world through their eyes? Odumodublvck’s view on truth is the latter, but like most people’s, […]
2 years ago
Since her breakout on the African music scene, pop singer and songwriter, Amaarae, has been on a consistent rise, and her efforts have now been crowned with a signing by Concord Music Publishing and Immensum Music. The partnership covers the Ghanaian-American artist’s entire back catalog and all upcoming works, including her 2023 album Fountain Baby. […]
2 years ago
Victony makes a return with a new single Jaga Jaga featuring BabyboyAV. After an explosive run with his track Soweto earlier this year, which featured Don Toliver, Rema and Tempoe in its remix, Victony has maintained a steady pulse in the industry with other hit songs, including his two-pack single My Darling + Angelus, and […]
2 years ago
