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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
Spotify is taking a firm stance against artificial streaming, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent ecosystem for artists. In a newly launched Spotify for Artists Masterclass, available at https://youtu.be/U5qC6u2MYtw, the platform directly addresses the complexities of artificial streaming and its damaging effects on the music industry. Artificial streaming, defined as fake plays generated […]
2 weeks ago
The past few months have seen Burna Boy steadily ramp up the roll out of his imminent eighth album, No Sign of Weakness, and with four singles leading up to its release, the album feels tangibly close. In the case of albums without sufficient lead singles, speculating about the artist’s direction with the project usually […]
2 weeks ago
On the 26th of May, South African popstar Tyla beat an all-Nigerian lineup, including Wizkid, Asake, Tems, and Rema, to win the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 51st edition of the American Music Awards. Her win has expectedly stirred a maelstrom of debates and public discourse about her deservedness given that Tyla, while being […]
2 weeks ago
Ric Hassani returns with Moving Train, an emotionally charged new single that sets the tone for his forthcoming album Lagos Lover Boy, dropping June 13, 2025. In a world quick to judge and question love, Hassani offers a message of steadfast devotion. “They can say love is a losing game, but I am still on […]
2 weeks ago
Nigerian music sensation CKay has inked a global partnership with AWAL, signaling a fresh creative direction and expanded international ambitions. The announcement comes alongside news of his upcoming EP, slated for release in June. Known for his genre-blending sound and emotional depth, CKay has amassed over 3 billion streams, achieved multiple platinum records, and charted […]
2 weeks ago
Afrobeats superstar Kizz Daniel returns with a brand-new EP titled Lemon Chase. The seven-track project isn’t just a warm-up for his forthcoming album Uncle K—it’s a deeply personal collection that explores themes of love, loss, healing, and joy, all wrapped in melodies that resonate with listeners on an emotional level. Each song on the EP […]
2 weeks ago
Nkululeko Nciza, known in the music world as Ciza, is more than just a rising Afro-Pop artist; he is the heir to a culturally significant music dynasty. Born in 2001 in Benoni, South Africa, Ciza is the son of Nhlanhla Mafu, the acclaimed lead singer of the iconic South African group Mafikizolo, and music industry […]
3 weeks ago
Nigerian music heavyweights Kaha and 2Baba have come together once again to release their latest collaboration, Rider, a soulful, mid-tempo track now streaming on all major platforms. Blending Kaha’s distinct style with 2Baba’s iconic vocals, Rider is a heartfelt ode to loyalty and devotion in romantic relationships. Rooted in rich Afrobeats rhythms and emotive lyrics, […]
3 weeks ago
