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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 […]
3 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 […]
3 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 […]
5 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
Grant’s Whisky, the premium blended Scotch whisky renowned for its heritage and its mission of celebrating togetherness, has recently unveiled rising music duo Oiza x Meyi as the latest addition to its crew of brand ambassadors. They join an already vibrant lineup that reflects Grant’s ongoing commitment to creativity, collaboration, and genuine human connection. Known […]
1 week ago
As Seyi Vibez trotted around the stage performing his hit song Shaolin, the crowd roared fanatically. He wore a white tank top, baggy jorts, and white sneakers, which starkly contrasted the bohemian outfits of the twelve or so dancers trailing him. With their spiky hair and dust brown baggy outfits they could as well have […]
1 week ago
By Bolaji Akinwande Hip-hop has always been aspirational, a genre born out of struggle but steeped in the pursuit of success, wealth, and self-determination. When it found its way into Nigeria in the late ’80s and early 2000s, the country was grappling with economic instability and inflation that kept its people bound to financial […]
1 week ago
Nigerian boundary-pushing artist Ebhodaghe Marvelous Miracle, professionally known as Mahvēl, releases his brand-new single Baptism, produced in collaboration with acclaimed hitmaker Tempoe. A powerful statement piece, the track signals the next chapter in Mahvēl’s sonic journey and reinforces his bold vision of sound without borders. A genre-blending fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, pop, and soul, “Baptism” […]
1 week ago
The platform that brought us the iconic Mavin at 10 and Tiwa Savage Live concerts is back with its next chapter. Entertainment Week Lagos is officially becoming Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), and it’s all happening right here in Lagos, Nigeria. The event will run from November 18–23, 2025, at the Livespot Entertarium and other key […]
1 week ago
Barely two years after its founding in Lagos, Nigeria by Intellectual Property Lawyer and Creative Entrepreneur Bukola Fadipe, X Records has risen to become the fastest-growing AI-driven label in the world, with close to 100 artists/creatives on its roster and affiliates across multiple continents. Leveraging a powerful blend of Agile practices, Google Sprint, and Lean […]
2 weeks ago
With contributions from Peruzzi, Don Jazzy, and Jeriq, All I Need immediately places Kokopee in compelling company. The seven-track debut is lean but deliberate, running just over 17 minutes, and serves as a bold introduction to an artist determined to carve out his space in Nigeria’s music landscape. Rather than spotlighting a single, Kokopee lets […]
2 weeks ago
In an Afrobeats landscape brimming with sonic innovators, Young Jonn has carved out something else entirely: a new dimension. With his latest run of releases — the hypnotic feature 99, the glossy Che Che, and the electric Cash Flow — he isn’t just pushing sound; he’s building a world. Welcome to the Blue Disco Era, a […]
2 weeks ago
