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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
2 months ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
2 months ago
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.
4 months 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 […]
4 months 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, […]
6 months ago
Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie has released her highly anticipated debut album, After Midnight — a 17-track odyssey of vulnerability, healing, identity, and self-love that cements her status as one of Africa’s most compelling voices. Known for her seamless blend of Afro-R&B, highlife, and alternative influences, Gyakie steps into a new era with this project, opening her […]
4 days ago
If you were to peruse the Top Albums and Top Songs charts of Spotify and Apple Music Nigeria respectively, you’ll notice something that seems mundane on the surface, but upon closer examination reveals a litany of questions. A week into its release, Gunna’s latest album, The Last Wun currently has two and three songs in […]
5 days ago
TikTok today announced the launch of TikTok for Artists in Nigeria following its global debut earlier this year. The new all-in-one insights platform is designed to provide artists, their labels, and their teams with the data and tools they need to better understand their music performance, audience, and fan engagement on TikTok, helping them promote their work […]
1 week ago
West Africa’s leading cultural collective WeTalkSound (WTS) is proud to announce its official entry into Apple Music’s Curators’ Program. As part of this program, WTS will curate a series of editorial playlists focused on the diverse evolving soundscape of Africa, with an emphasis on Afrobeats and other African genres. WeTalkSound-curated playlists are now live on Apple Music, […]
2 weeks ago
In an era where Afrobeats dominates global charts and Alte continues to push artistic boundaries, Nigerian-Canadian artist Joey Jaey returns with a powerful new single, My Life. The track is a stirring anthem that captures love in its most intoxicating, tender, and dangerous form. Far more than just another love song, My Life is an emotional […]
2 weeks ago
Nigerian rising hiphop sensation, Hdot, is ready to release his first single of the year 2025 titled Owo Flexing. Known for his energetic flow, catchy punchlines, and ability to blend street-smart lyricism with universal themes, Hdot is going to make a huge statement with this track. Owo Flexing is an Afrobeat song that builds an […]
2 weeks ago
Days ago, as fans of Wizkid and Burna Boy clashed over a slew of inane topics ranging from who started the trend of sprinkling water on fans during performances, to who had the better verse on Gunna’s album, music journalist, podcaster, and internet personality Joey Akan insinuated himself into the conversation in the splashiest way […]
2 weeks ago
