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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 […]
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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, […]
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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.
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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 […]
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Afro Fusion pop stars Bnxn and Ruger have taken the love dynamic of their love-hate relationship further with a 7 track joint project titled RnB. The formidable Afrofusion singers penned every single lyric on the project whilst working with a collection of A-List producers, including Sarz, Blaisebeatz, and Kukbeatz. The elite production provides the perfect canvas for […]
1 year ago
Multigenre artist SGaWD returns with an early sizzling summer anthem guaranteed to quench your thirst, Juice Box- a sonic cocktail that blends pop with R&B and hip-hop influences, creating an irresistible anthem for young adults who are confident and embrace their sexuality. Producer Jesse Alordiah of 44DB conjures a hypnotic soundscape for Juice Box. Wavy synths, […]
1 year ago
Nasboi, who first captivated audiences with his viral comedy, seeks to build on the viral collaboration Umbrella featuring Wande Coal with the release of his latest single, Small Money. Small Money embodies his evolution as a musician, whilst celebrating newfound success with a playful and relatable vibe. Empowered by his signing with Eminent Transglobal Sounds Record Limited and a strategic partnership […]
1 year ago
Juls’ holds a place of prominence in the Afro Pop space stemming from his ability to connect the West African audience to the diaspora stemming from his lived experience in both demographics. Since getting his big break producing for Show Dem Camp’s Feel Alright and collaborating with the likes of Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, E.L., and Mr […]
1 year ago
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido joins forces with global music distribution platform UnitedMasters to launch Nine+ Records. The global music distribution platform UnitedMasters officially launched in Nigeria in December 2023. As CEO Steve Stoute told Billboard, “UnitedMasters’ move into Nigeria is the next logical step in making independence the standard for the music industry all around […]
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by Chibuzo Emmanuel Post-pandemic 2021 was supposed to usher Afrobeats’ unimpeachable ascent to global prominence. Confined indoors during the peak of lockdown measures in 2020, exasperated listeners sought haven in new musical terrains, eager to break free from the monotony of their usual music rotations. Afrobeats, renowned for its supple melodies and beguiling rhythms, soon […]
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In February, Tyla added another feather to her hat which was already struggling for space because of the awards, and plaques she has won since her hit single, Water took over the airwaves globally by winning the first Best African Music Performance award during the 66th Grammy Awards. Winning the Grammys could be said to […]
1 year ago
Nigerian artist EMarshal, signed to Dream Cruiz Entertainment, taps Qdot for his new single Money Stop Madness. Produced by the dynamic Jadu, this collaboration is underpinned by an infectious energy and empowering message. Money Stop Madness serves as a powerful anthem of resilience and triumph, showcasing EMarshal’s signature blend of Afrobeat and amapiano influences.
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