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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.
3 days 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 […]
3 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
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 favorites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
1 year ago
Nigerian music has set the world alight in the last half-decade, with the biggest of its wins coming under the moniker Afrobeats, its foreign-given nickname. As it approaches the golden age of its existence so far, some of Nigerian music’s biggest artists have started to express reservations about continuing under this name. Burna Boy sparked […]
1 year ago
Kofi Bruce is on a decent run as he continues to hone his genre-bending sounds without compromising the Afrocentric tilt of his brand of music. Known for a style that cuts across Highlife/Palm Wine music, Jazz and Soul, the fast-rising Ghanaian artist boasts a fan base in tune with the gentle, slow-rocking aura of his […]
1 year ago
Leader of Dangbana Republik and acclaimed artist at the forefront of Afro-pop’s new era, Bella Shmurda unveils his new single Loner. The melancholic track comes as the first release of the year, following the tulmultous end of 2023 where his dear friend and collaborator, Mohbad passed. Dubbed “New Born Fela,” Shmurda weaves intricate stories that […]
1 year ago
Over Grammy Weekend, the internet went abuzz at the off kilter idea of artist Kcee teasing a remix of his 2023 hit, Ojapiano, with band, OneRepublic. Ojapiano, originally produced by the talented Jaysynths, resonated deeply with audiences, securing KCEE’s status as a cultural icon. The track’s signature rolling log drums harmonize with KCEE’s smooth vocals, […]
1 year ago
Pheelz’ 2024 has started on a good note. Last month saw the release of Usher’s hotly anticipated new single Ruin – the hit song which Pheelz is featured on and he also wrote and produced. Released ahead of Usher’s career defining Superbowl Halftime performance the song debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales […]
1 year ago
Emerging Nigerian artist, Godwin, seeks to make his mark on the global music scene with the release of his highly anticipated debut EP, Road To Nirvana, via Sony Music France. With roots in the often-overlooked city of Kaduna in Northern Nigeria, Godwin brings a unique energy to his music, blending his rich cultural influences and deep […]
1 year ago
Renowned DJ takes on the ambassadorship for the second time, co-curating an IWD Special.
1 year ago
