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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.
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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
On the back of his acclaimed 2023 album The More The Better, and as he embarks on his North American tour next month, Nigerian artist- producer Tekno ushers in a new musical era with his brand new single titled WAYO. Written and produced by Tekno and ShugaVybz, this new single is the first offering to […]
12 months ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
12 months ago
The Nigerian music melting pot is never short of talents to keep the flag flying. Kliensman is the latest artist flying this flag. The fast-rising artist has released his latest musical record Vibration; a groovy track that’s sure to get a listener to the dance floor. Produced by Omeiza, Vibration with its pulsating beats and […]
12 months ago
Qing Madi’s announcement of Vision’s remix was shrouded in mystery. Posting a graphic that displayed the silhouette of the secret guest artist, now revealed to be Chlöe Bailey, Madi asked her million-plus followers across social media apps to guess who the star in the shadow was. When I ask her later if any of them […]
12 months ago
Since his last single in 2023, Móst re-emerges with Eko 2 Miami, a new musical offering that showcases the artist’s sound fusion ability. Oladapo Michael Sorunke, fondly known as Móst is familiar with blending Western R&B and the infectious rhythms of Afro R&B in his artistry. His unique sound is formed from fusing his Nigerian […]
12 months ago
After enduring a harrowing kidnapping ordeal in the wake of late April, Gnewzy is poised to make a triumphant return to the music scene with the release of his latest single, Maneuver, featuring Native Records’ illustrious Afrobeats rapper and hit-maker, Odumodudu Blvck. News of Gnewzy’s release from his abductors made headlines on May 4th, following […]
12 months ago
Elmina, a Nigerian-born singer based in Lagos, had a childhood that was full of art and fun. Dance parties, karaoke nights, and old-school jams with family and friends drew her attention to music at first. “There was never a dull moment growing up,” she recalls. “our walls were always alive with sounds”. Her breakout hit, […]
12 months ago
Minz, who broke out with WO WO, has built a burgeoning reputation as a growing talent. Today, he collaborates with Davido to unleash a captivating R&B single WAP that celebrates the essence of a cherished lover. WAP follows the trail blazed by Minz’s lead single Shadow, off his forthcoming debut album, By Any Minz. With WAP, Minz […]
12 months ago
