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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
Rhythm And Blues begins fully formed; it needs no time to taxi before take off. Sparrq’s production arrests you from the first second, with a thumping Afropop beat that persists throughout the track without much variation, while a single pulsating piano note interjects to provide seasoning. These are the tools with which Ayra forges her […]
2 years ago
Odumodublvck’s very essence stands contrary to what is considered proper or popular. His tough-talking rap music finely contrasts the feel-good cornerstone of Nigerian Pop, but like other artists who successfully operate in deviation from the norm, he is able to offer a path of connection to even those who do not share the deviant inclinations […]
2 years ago
In recent times, there have been talks about new and old cats in the Nigerian music scene, and before then, some other classification existed by which artists were grouped into strata. If any of these subjective metrics hold any tangible weight, then it is necessary that we also recognize a class that we might refer […]
2 years ago
In the world of music, where melodies transcend boundaries and rhythms have the power to move hearts, DJ Cuppy stands as a shining example of an artist who not only entertains but also advocates for peace and global harmony. Her recent participation in the United Nations International Day of Peace Youth Observance in New York […]
2 years ago
Originating from South Africa, the expansion of Amapiano into the Nigerian music landscape has been phenomenal, extending its sonic genre with the birth of other sub-genres like Ojapiano Sound by Kcee. Tapping into the sound for his single, Nigerian artist Roman Dc is set to release a groovy Amapiano-infused track, Moment that speaks on the […]
2 years ago
East London-based Afroswing group NSG—which comprises Kruddz, OGD, Papii Abz, Dope, Mxjib, and Mojo—have released a brand new single Nella Rose with visuals. This song is a tip-off the star-studded forthcoming debut album, AREA BOYZ. Nella Rose is a relevant addition to the extended summer playlist, fusing sunny and energetic Amapiano with the group’s signature […]
2 years ago
gamma., the artist-first multimedia platform, providing creative and business services across all artistic and commercial formats, today announced an expansion of its commitment to Africa with the addition of two impactful music industry pioneers to the region’s executive team. The executive appointments include legendary Nigerian songwriter and recording artiste, Larry Gaaga, joining as Vice President/General […]
2 years ago
Grammy Award-winning superstar Burna Boy has released the official video for the trendy song City Boys which is off his recently released seventh studio album I Told Them. Directed by 20K, the video includes a cameo from Quavo. Since its release, City Boys has made waves, becoming a sensation with its catchy signature dance that […]
2 years ago
