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.
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
When Giftty teamed up with Mr Eazi in 2017 for his first major introduction to the music scene, he showed how risqué he could be. Lori Okada, the result of that collaboration produced by D’Tunes (Kukere, Sho Lee), has Giftty pining for a nymph who is also a femme fatale. A frightening prospect, no doubt, […]
2 years ago
Afropop superstar Mr Eazi has cemented his place in the Nigerian and African music landscape. Carving out a niche sound for himself; Banku music, the music exec and entrepreneur has consistently delivered quality music to his fans across continents. Setting the tone for his upcoming debut album, The Evil Genius, Mr. Eazi blends cool highlife […]
2 years ago
As the African music industry continually expands and accommodates new voices and talents, fast-rising Ghanaian artist Kotoku D’Mentor marks his territory with the release of his latest single, No More Sad Days. Here the ambitious artist delivers a hit that is just as refreshing as it is poignant, so he keeps creating more impressions following […]
2 years ago
Rising star, Relish is back with his latest single, Philomena, following his acclaimed Love and Addiction release in October 2022. This melodious masterpiece produced by the acclaimed Blaisebeatz showcases Relish’s talent for creating emotionally resonant and catchy music. With a dedicated following and critical acclaim, Relish continues to push musical boundaries, solidifying his status as an […]
2 years ago
Since she became a force to be reckoned with in 2008 by becoming the lead singer for the now-defunct pop girl group, From Above. Seyi Shay has remained consistent in delivering quality music acclaimed British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress has not lost her sauce. Making a screaming comeback in the last lap of the year, Seyi […]
2 years ago
Every Friday since the 18th of August 2023, the 6 talents of The Sarz Academy (TSA) Class of ‘23; Perfext, Syntiat, Gimba, Pjstar, MillyMay_Pod and Charmaine L.A, have taken the stage to perform at the legendary Afrika Shrine, and on Friday the 1st of September, the stars of TSA drew the curtains on their three-week […]
2 years ago
Personality Clashes with Talent, and other interesting gems on surviving the music industry. “A lion isn’t afraid to walk alone, Stars don’t beg to shine” Beyond Portable’s boorish and crude mannerisms, is an astute individual representing the familiar trench to triumph story. His sojourn represents a quite similar story to a majority of the […]
2 years ago
Since emerging on the radar in 2019, Bnxn has grown into one of the most vibrant young voices in Nigerian popular music. He’s got the critical acclaim to attest to his skill, winning the coveted Next Rated Artist award at The Headies last year, beating fellow upstarts like Ruger, Ayra Starr, Lojay, and Zinoleesky. Commercially, […]
2 years ago
