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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.
7 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
X1N0, the visionary Nigerian Afro-Fusion singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, is back with his latest musical offering, My Family, a song that transcends entertainment to evoke deep emotions and connections with listeners featuring Bigshyrobot and Tomi Obanure. X1N0, born Xiino Clinton Mena, is a true music creative with a passion that ignited at the tender age […]
2 years ago
Virgin Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent artist and label services companies, has expanded its operations, opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria. Olukorede “Kay” Ikazoboh has been named Head of Virgin Music Nigeria and will oversee the company’s operations in the area. Among the first deals announced in the region by Virgin include […]
2 years ago
BET award-nominated afropop sensation and uber-talented Ghanaian artist Camidoh has teamed up with Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, British rapper Miss LaFamilia and Australia-born Dj Lara Fraser in a new single Taxi Man. Produced by UK legend Toddla T and award-winning Ghanaian producer Streetbeatz, Taxi Man is a blend of dancehall and Afrobeats rhythms that […]
2 years ago
Hot on the heels of releasing Unruly with Meekz and Ride with North London rap act Nines, the six-piece east London, Afro-fusion collective NSG today announce the release of their highly-anticipated, forthcoming debut album Area Boyz and the project’s star-studded track-list which boasts collaborations with an array of fellow heavyweight music acts. Set to be released on […]
2 years ago
Rising afro-fusion artist Khaid, shows his unmatched brilliance and avant-garde artistry in his captivating six-track EP Emotions. The distinctive mix of Khaid’s Afrobeat rhythms, lyrical melodies, and modern sounds has cemented his status as a pioneer in the Afro-fusion genre. With over 80 million streams across platforms, Khaid is considered an artist to watch. Emotions […]
2 years ago
The 16th edition of the Headies, Nigeria’s foremost music award show held in Atlanta, Georgia on the 3rd of September 2023 marking the show’s second year in the US. As you can expect with any award show, there’s a lot to talk about but some themes stand out more than others. Rema is Afrobeats’ next […]
2 years ago
Intellectual Property Lawyer and creative entrepreneur, Bukola Oladiran Fadipe Jnr.(alias Bejay Fadipe) has announced the launch of a new record company; XPress Records. An alum of the Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Fadipe hails from a lineage of entrepreneurs from Osun State citing a primordial eye for trade, innovation, creativity and a strong passion for intellectual property […]
2 years ago
Squareball Entertainment Act, Eli Jae has released his three-track debut EP, Blend, after months of anticipation. Eli Jaefirst discovered his love for music as a young singer-songwriter. At the time, he enjoyed writing and performing as a support act for other musicians, but eventually, he decided to start writing his own songs and develop his […]
2 years ago
