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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.
1 month 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 […]
2 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, […]
3 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
Nigerian-born, Europe-based Afrobeat sensation Charles Onyeabor set Club Noir on fire with a high-energy performance that turned the venue into a full-blown spectacle. As one of Holland’s premier Afrobeat hotspots, Club Noir was packed to the brim with fans eager to witness Onyeabor’s magic live—and he did not disappoint. From the moment he took the […]
3 months ago
Acclaimed Ghanaian songstress Gyakie announces the release of her highly anticipated debut album, After Midnight. The album is set to be a profound sonic exploration born from the stillness and creative clarity that emerges when the world goes quiet. “Almost all the songs on the album were recorded after midnight,” Gyakie says, speaking on the […]
3 months ago
For nearly a decade, OneRadio has provided users with seamless access to music, radio, and live events across the globe. Founded in 2016 by Prudence Okoilu, the platform was created to bridge the gap between local radio stations and their global audience, ensuring that people at home or in the diaspora could stay connected to […]
3 months ago
Birmingham-based Nigerian singer-songwriter Toby Grey is back with a brand-new single, I Got It—a seamless blend of Afrobeats, RnB, and Amapiano that delivers an infectious energy sure to resonate with global audiences. With its catchy hook, ‘You want it, I got it,’ the track embodies confidence and desire, effortlessly mixing playful lyricism with bold declarations. […]
3 months ago
Nigerian Afrobeats star Simi has released the official music video for Woman To Woman, a standout track from her acclaimed 2023 album Lost and Found. Dropped on March 18, the video aligns perfectly with Women’s History Month, reinforcing the album’s core themes of sisterhood and female empowerment. Woman To Woman is an anthem of confidence […]
3 months ago
Abuja-based R&B artist 3kene delivers an emotionally charged new single, On Brand, diving deep into the complexities of unreciprocated love. With melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics, the song captures the turmoil of longing, self-doubt, and the painful realization that affection isn’t always mutual. From the very first line, ‘Wish I could cry my thoughts when […]
3 months ago
Barely a few months into the year and it’s already looking like a great one for Nigerian music. Last year, in contrast, was decidedly languorous for Nigerian music, bordering on existentially depressing. Critics and fans alike obsessively worried about the tepid air that hung over the music scene and spun treatises and think pieces that […]
3 months ago
The past few days have witnessed a maelstrom of complaints about the unrelenting hardships that have blighted Nigeria under President Tinubu’s administration. Social media is riddled with complaints that range from the price of petrol to the obscenely expensive price of food, to the contemptuous state of infrastructure in the country. This is not to […]
3 months ago
