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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
Salle, the supremely talented 21-year-old Nigerian artist, continues to captivate listeners with the release of her warm and ethereal new single Countdown. Following the viral success of her debut single Icon, which went viral across TikTok with over 144 million views, her highly anticipated second single Countdown is a warm and reflective sonic journey, exploring themes of […]
1 year ago
Asake, who is famed for his taciturn nature as much as his artistic genius, has taken to his social media platforms to make some controversial posts in a rare burst of extroversion. On Twitter, he put out a series of odd tweets, but while it was a first for the star, whose Twitter account ordinarily […]
1 year ago
Davido shares a video montage for Away, the fourth visual from his hit album TIMELESS with highlights from his last 6 months. Of the video Davido shares “2023 was a very blessed year for me, I’m so grateful to my fans for all their amazing love and support!” In January of 2024, Davido toured the UK & […]
1 year ago
As the musical landscape of 2024 unfolds, Kashcoming amplifies the success of his 2023 hit single How Low with an electrifying remix, featuring the sensational Seyi Vibez. Following previous remixes with Zlatan and Rayvanny, this latest rendition of the song solidifies Kashcoming’s prominence in the industry. The song gained favorable momentum during the December holidays when […]
1 year ago
“Any weapon against me no fit prosper / Back to sender / make my money pass Bullion Van,” Seyi Vibez sings in Buillion Van (2022), his baritone full of girth and confidence with his prayer-inspired music lyrics. Similarly, Asake sings with the same level of pizzaz in Nzaza (2022), “See am for my dream as I […]
1 year ago
Nigerian record producer and singer, Chisom Faith, professionally known as Rexxie, has been arrested by Ugandan immigration authorities, as he revealed on his Instagram account. The artist, known for his hit track KPKP, reached out to his followers, urgently pleading for assistance. In his Instagram post, he expressed his distress: “I’ve been arrested at the […]
1 year ago
by Shalom Tewobola and Patrick Ezema “Half the time, they said my music was horrible. I should sing what people understood. But in my heart, I knew where I wanted to go,” Asa says in an episode of Flow with Korty. From an early age, Asa knew where she wanted to go with her […]
1 year ago
Kizz Daniel, the Nigerian artist renowned for his hit-making ability shares a new EP, titled Thankz Alot. Comprising four tracks, the EP is a heartfelt expression of appreciation towards his loyal fanbase for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious ten-year career. The EP’s title, Thankz Alot, reflects the artist’s sincere appreciation for the love and […]
1 year ago
