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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.
1 month 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 months 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, […]
3 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.
3 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 […]
3 months ago
A quick look at Burna Boy, Miriam Makeba, Babatunde Olatunji and Sikiru Adepoju and some other African Grammy-winning artists.
5 months ago
Fast-rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Uchechi Emelonye has officially announced a new professional name: ‘Chechii’. Known for her soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the artist revealed that the name change reflects her artistic evolution and personal growth as an artist. Chechii, whose music has captivated audiences with hits like Underwater, and Foolish, shared that the name change […]
5 months ago
White House Productions has announced that esteemed Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold is joining the brain trust behind its forthcoming documentary “The Odyssey”, which will trace the history and evolution of different subcultures within the music, including Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji, among many others. Executive Producer Bobo Omotayo heads the documentary’s […]
5 months ago
Last weekend a four word quote tweet—“11 years upcoming btw”—revived the now tired conversation around Alté’s slump in renown. The brusque tweet was in response to a set of pictures Cruel Santino had posted. In the pictures, he can be seen posing with his friends at Rahman Jago’s High Fashion store. Yesterday, influencer and culture […]
5 months ago
About a week ago Asake posted a snippet—his first since his Lungu Boy Album—to his Instagram page. In the clip, he can be seen sporting a tastefully squalid look, indicating the dawning of a new era for him. His face is strewn with a phalanx of newly inked tattoos. He’s wearing a brown distressed shirt, […]
5 months ago
Netflix’s retreat from the Nigerian market comes in the wake of Amazon Prime’s exit from Sub-Saharan Africa. Since the earliest rumors of the exit surfaced on social media, Nollywood stakeholders and casual fans alike have expressed concern over what this might portend for Nigeria’s already beleaguered film industry. However, outside of the direct impacts on […]
5 months ago
East African music star Bruce Melodie has teamed up with Nigerian Afropop star Joeboy for the thrilling release of Beauty on Fire, the lead single from Bruce Melodie’s debut studio album, Colorful Generation. Hailing from Rwanda, Bruce Melodie is celebrated as one of East Africa’s most dynamic and award-winning artists. His debut album, Colorful Generation, […]
5 months ago
As we roll into the new year, there are bubbling trends and emerging patterns that might break out in 2025. With new albums expected from the other big two—Davido and Burna Boy—and global touring routes expected to resume for the other stars of the genre, there might be a global renaissance for the genre.
5 months ago
