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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
Nigerian singer and rapper Fresh L. has returned to the spotlight with his latest rap single Dunsin Wright, which is partly in adulation of himself and partly in honor of famous Nigerian fashion stylist Dunsin Wright. The song is produced by Odunsi the Engine, an alternative music singer-songwriter and connoisseur in his own right. Originally […]
2 years ago
Ten designers from this year’s Lagos Fashion Week have taken over Spotify’s flagship fashion playlist, Fashion Forward, for the month of October. This curated playlist features tracks that will complement their runway exhibitions, providing a seamless fusion of music and fashion. The designers showcased in this collaboration represent a diverse array of talent showcasing at […]
2 years ago
Hot on the heels of building some serious heat with their huge singles Unruly with Meekz, Ride with North London rap act Nines and most recently the Amapiano influenced Nella Rose, today the trailblazing, six-piece east London, Afro-fusion collective NSG today release their highly-anticipated debut album AREA BOYZ. Coinciding with ‘10 Years of NSG’ as the undisputed […]
2 years ago
Spotify has set itself apart from the rest Spotify’s entrance into the Nigerian music market has been an exciting one to watch. With less than 3 years of operation within the country, they have demonstrated a level of involvement that showcased an interest that goes beyond just providing a service. Recently, the platform hosted a […]
2 years ago
Renowned Nigerian singer-songwriter Seyi Shay is set to mesmerize fans with her highly anticipated Afro house mixtape, FEELS LIKE HOME. With a perfect blend of Nigerian and UK influences, this four-track musical masterpiece promises to captivate audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Bobo kicks off the listening experience with an infectious rhythm that instantly transports listeners […]
2 years ago
Boj, real name Bolaji Odojukan and Ajebutter22, Akitoye Balogun are two artists whose journeys in music in the last ten years have paralleled each other. With the rise of Alté, Nigerian Pop’s eccentric cousin which they helped pioneer, the two possess a musical relationship that is about as close to the ideal partnership as you […]
2 years ago
Ahead of the pending release of his forthcoming Don’t Get Used To This EP, on the 10th of November via his WEAREGVDS/Addictive Content imprint, WurlD delivers his new video for Sarafina. The video, shot in Los Angeles by director Liam Hoops, also features a preview of WurlD’s next single, Sare, which gets its own distinct visual treatment following […]
2 years ago
Fresh off the announcement of his forthcoming album, Emeka Must Shine, mercurial Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Blaqbonez returns with an emotionally charged single, Bad Till Eternity, featuring fellow Nigerian rapper Zlatan. The reflective track is a heartfelt tribute to the late Nigerian artist, MohBad, who tragically passed away in September. Bad Till Eternity is a poignant collaboration that […]
2 years ago
