The perfect intersection between the established acts across African music and brilliant underground acts you should be paying attention to!
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
The title of Magixx’s debut album—I Dream in Color—evokes cinematic visions; the vague feeling of being caught in a dream overlaid with vivid bursts of color. The spectral undertones inherent in the album’s title pervades the 13 tracks that make up the album. I Dream In Color, exists in a mellow dreamscape conjured from the […]
3 months ago
Born Adebayo Olumide John, the talented artist Khameel—formerly Raymondaux—spearheads a global revolution in Afrobeat through his bold fusion of sound and culture. With his innovative genre, Afro-Goth, he blends the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat with dark, gothic melodies, creating a distinct musical experience. His latest release, Telitubbies, on January 1, 2025, embodies the essence of […]
3 months ago
Adenike Adeleke, widely known as Nikos, has stepped into the music scene with the release of her debut single, DND, on March 7, 2025. Nikos first gained public attention through her YouTube channel, Keeping Up with Nikos, where she shared beauty tutorials and personal insights. Over the years, she rebranded her platform into a hub […]
3 months ago
History was made at the Life Beer Best of Both Worlds Concert as two proud sons of Enugu, Flavour and Jeriq, came together for the first time on stage, delivering an electrifying performance that had the crowd wanting more. The energy at Spar Mall, Enugu, was unmatched as thousands of fans were excited, witnessing a […]
3 months ago
In 2020, as the pandemic brought the world to a standstill, forcing Nigerians into movement restrictions and lockdowns, it was also incubating music talent and creativity that would go on to leave a legacy five years after. In Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, clubs were shut, concerts were getting cancelled, even smaller festivities like weddings and […]
3 months ago
Nzubechukwu Nwizu, known professionally as Zubi, is a Nigerian-Italian singer, songwriter, and recording artist who is reshaping the global influence of Afrocentric music with his seamless fusion of African rhythms and Italian flair. He amplifies Afrobeats, celebrating African culture and heritage while captivating his audiences worldwide. His music serves as both a celebration of African […]
3 months ago
BNXN’s newest single, No Spoil My Steeze was released as a “Christmas gift” to his fans. The snippet had trended for a few days prior, garnering retweets on Twitter and likes on IG. The track, when it arrived, was every bit what it had promised—BNXN is very much in zen mode, floating on an Amapiano-leaning […]
4 months ago
Fans wanted to be in the venue before it became dark. Jeriq’s homecoming concert, now an annual event, took place on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Last year, his homecoming concert at Michael Okpara Stadium in Enugu, which drew over 20,000 fans, was a major success. After a week of work, many took to the streets […]
4 months ago
