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.
9 hours 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 weeks 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, […]
2 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.
2 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 […]
2 months ago
Damilola Prodigi marks a return to the mainstream scene with a remix to ‘No Sleep’, featuring Chinko Ekun. An Afrobeats-Rap blend, a fast-paced delivery by Chinko Ekun opens up the song, leading to an authentic take on the indigenous hustler’s anthem whilst seeking to reassert his dominance. This is followed by a mid-tempo bounce delivered […]
10 months ago
At the stretch of her musical career, Onyeka Onwenu stands as a towering icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry spanning music, film, journalism, and advocacy. Renowned for her impact and versatility, Onwenu has left an indelible mark at her demise. Her influence is perhaps most vividly felt in her songs. These tracks showcase her artistic […]
10 months ago
Onyeka Onwenu is easily remembered for her music and activism. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s when she began singing commercially with her rich, innocuous vocals, exploring a melange of heartwarming themes across different genres—soul, disco, highlife, gospel, etc., she won the hearts of people at home and abroad, rose to the status of superstardom and […]
10 months ago
Afro Pop artist, SB MENA, builds on the success of records like Balance and COUNT MY BLESSINGS which resonated with the general audience and have made him a rising star. Raised in Delta State, he comes from the historic Urhobo clan in the central constituency of Delta State. This rich cultural heritage and the vibrant […]
10 months ago
Building on from his success and critical acclaim following a ‘Collaboration Of The Year’ win for hit track Likor with Stonebwoy, KiDi returns with a brand new, irresistible track that encapsulates the essence of his creativity, anticipated to deliver the same outcome. Calling on friend and industry superstar Black Sheriff, this single sees two of […]
10 months ago
On Friday, July 5, 2024, Chukwuebuka Amuzie uploaded a video to his Instagram account, and, because he has performed a variation of this ritual each week since becoming one of Nigeria’s most successful comedians four years ago, he did not think much of it. He certainly did not think that the item uploaded that Friday […]
10 months ago
For all its moments of transcendence and apparent victory laps, 2024 has been a rollercoaster for Nigerian pop. Early into the year, conversations about the state of pop music in the country were steeped in trepidation about the future of the genre. Today, the rhetoric has taken on a new shape. Powered by brilliant albums […]
10 months ago
Cyllabus is a rising star in the music industry, known for his unique sound and relatable lyrics. With a growing fan base and a string of successful releases, he continues to make waves in the music scene. The fast-rising music star has released his highly anticipated EP, God Over Everything. The project marks an important […]
10 months ago
