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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.
5 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, […]
7 months ago
The heartbeat of Afrobeats pulsed stronger than ever this past weekend as two of the genre’s biggest stars — Tiwa Savage and BNXN — lit up Lagos with back-to-back album celebrations that had the entire city talking. From Tiwa’s soulful and intimate unveiling of This One Is Personal to BNXN’s high-octane Captain launch, it was […]
18 hours ago
Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, known as Koo Kusi, is an artist and scholar whose work bridges neuroscience and storytelling. A PhD candidate in biomedical sciences specializing in neuroscience and pharmacology, he researches addiction, an interest shaped by growing up around people who used substances and the complex social, cultural, moral, and religious narratives surrounding it. Through […]
6 days ago
For more than half a century, Hennessy has been etched into the DNA of Hip Hop. From Tupac to Nas, Snoop to Drake, the world’s leading cognac brand has been name-checked in thousands of songs, not as a product placement but as a symbol — a marker of credibility, creativity, and aspiration. When Hennessy entered […]
1 week ago
Following more than a year of relentlessly teasing his sophomore album INDUSTRY MACHINE, on Monday, Odumodublvck announced its release date: Friday, September 26,2025. The announcement video opens with a close-up shot of a palm-sized wooden cross. The camera zooms out to reveal Odumodublvck situated in a junk yard resembling somewhere in Alaba Market. He wears […]
2 weeks ago
Recognized globally as one of the premier producers of the Afrobeats age, Sarz steps into a new era with the release of his bold, genre-defying debut album, Protect Sarz At All Costs. The 12-track body of work transcends borders, celebrating African creativity while uniting an eclectic roster of global stars, including Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Asake, […]
2 weeks ago
In 2016, a propulsive Afro-fusion track titled Gba Gbe E began slithering onto dance floors across the country. To the extent that the song became a party starter, we have Burna Boy’s smooth delivery and Spellz’ masterful production to thank. We would however be remiss if we left out the contributions of the upstart DJ […]
2 weeks ago
OLANREWAJU, the debut album of US-based Nigerian Afro-fusion artist AQT, is a reflection of his growth, resilience, and creativity in today’s saturated music industry. The 11-track project, which was released on September 5, takes its name from his middle name, which means “wealth progresses.” As his first full body of work, it charts a journey […]
3 weeks ago
In an age where music often skims the surface, chasing trends and quick hits, Yartti takes a different path. With his introspective new EP, Tales of a Dreamer, he invites listeners into a world that is deeply personal, honest, and unafraid to sit with the complexity of human emotion. This isn’t just another release. It’s […]
3 weeks ago
