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Larry Gaaga And Tomi Thomas Join Sjxy On His Bass Heavy Latest ‘So Long’

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Sjxy is a versatile rapper, singer, and songwriter, fusing rap, afrobeat, and drill into one unique sound, a product of ties to two different continents rich in individualistic sounds. He

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Olamidé Blooming Legend Persona Shines Through On ‘UY Scuti’

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Olamidé, as The Guardian notes in a glowing profile this week, is undoubtedly one of Africa’s biggest music stars, and the continent’s most successful and influential rap act, with billions

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Ojayy Wright Comes Into His Own On Sound Sprawling Debut EP ‘Commander In Chief’

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Late in 2020, Ojayy Wright put out Fuji Pop, a clear signal of his growth as an artist and, importantly, as a songwriter, using the sonic tells of Fuji music

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Savayo Shows Off His Range On Two-Part Persona Defining Single ‘Shades Of Sav’

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Maryland-based Nigerian singer-songwriter, Savayo’s sound leans heavily on RnB, Soul, and whatever experimental sound that catches his fancy. With inspiration drawn from a range of artists, who are pioneers of

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Ibejii Teases His Forthcoming Movie in the Video for Gonto

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Mysterious, eclectic, and enigmatic, Ibejii, the storyteller, uses folklore, metaphor, and vernacular to deliver tales of love and loss with a keen sensitivity. Solidly rooted in the old values of

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H.O.M.A And Ogranya Want Their Listeners To Get Lost In Dance-able Serenity On ‘Move Your Body’

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Port Harcourt is home to some of the Nigerian music industry’s best-kept secrets, yet to be tainted by mainstream’s signature, sound, and story constraints and very much controlled by their

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DolapoTheVibe Gets Candid And Canorous On Inspiring ‘Work’

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Having traipsed different career paths, Nigerian-American singer, DolapoTheVibe, knows just what it means to hustle. From her service in the American military personnel to her current musical leanings, Dolapo knows

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Suté Iwar’s Sophomore Album, ‘199X’ Is An Auspicious Result Of His Prowess

June 18, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

In 2015, when Suté Iwar shared his debut mixtape, Jelí, the music industry had a different response to alternate sounds, include Iwar’s experimental approach to Hip-hop, and the variations he

Feature Music

Jody Wants You To Remember Him

June 17, 2021 by Wale Oloworekende

The streets of Lagos are populated with people who see music as a passion. They see it as an art with which to change the world and ensure that their

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5 UK Music & Culture Podcasts You Should Listen To

June 17, 2021 by Bambo Ojo

Over the past few years, the world of podcasting has exploded. With so many different podcasts to choose from, the search for new shows can often be overwhelming. Fortunately, there

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Introducing Audio Chat on One Radio Music

June 16, 2021 by Arafat Tijani

OneRadio is a media network that offers local and global radio, curated music playlists and live podcasts streaming from anywhere in the world. OneRadio provides the medium for on-the-go streaming

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Unveiled: South Peter

June 16, 2021 by Gbemiga Ayeni

From the suburbs of the delta to mainstream Lagos, South Peter Introduces himself to Nigerian music enthusiasts in grand style. A bubbling and energetic young man in his twenties, South Peter

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Kah-Lo’s Debut EP ‘The Arrival’ Is A Party Starting Mountain Underlining Her Piquancy

June 16, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

With roots divvied up between Lagos, Nigeria, and New York City, United States, Kah-lo lucked out with music ties to two major cities in the world identified by their strong

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Ladipoe And Buju Revisit Simpler Times In Cheery Video For ‘Feeling’

June 16, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Ladipoe is switching things up and changing the outdated narrative that rappers from Nigeria can’t dominate the mainstream. With singles like Rap Messiah, Jaiye, Know You, Based On Kpa and

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Prettyboy D-O Is As Cryptic And Crude As Ever On ‘Living In Bondage’

June 16, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Among other things that highlight his uniqueness, Prettyboy D-O’s dramatic flair is top on his list of the glitz and glamour of his artistry, despite its roots in goth and