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Skepta Redefines His Process On Teezee And Kid Cudi Assisted Five-Track EP ‘All In’

July 30, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

A revolutionary in a world where black men are underappreciated and exploited, London-based Nigerian rapper, Skepta, knows just what it means to be ‘all in’, to be relevant and refreshing

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Ayra Starr Paces Debut Album With Confidence-driven ‘Bloody Samaritan’

July 30, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Hailed by relevant media houses as “the teen leading her generation’s sonic revolution”, and tipped by others as one to watch, Ayra Starr has earned critical praise for her soulful

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ZahZah Wears His Heart On His Sleeves On Self-Titled Debut EP

July 30, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Turntable, the innovative music chart publication company, responsible for publishing the most revered music charts in Nigeria, recognized ZahZah as a key feature in their list of eleven acts to

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Discover Demii Thomas, The Queens-Native Eyeing Afro-pop Supremacy

July 29, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Demii Thomas has a multicultural background. Growing up in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and Queens, New York, Thomas understands what it means to be at the center of rich cultures.

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Damola Davis Is One With His Desires In Colorful Video For ‘Melody’

July 29, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Following the successful release of his new single Melody, Damola Davis returns with the official video, directed by lmsysteem. Taking a dive into his cultural heritage, Melody was crafted in

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Jimmix And Trappi Enliven Idaham’s ‘Man On Fire’ With Latin Twist

July 29, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

High off the energy generated by the release of the deluxe version of his Man On Fire EP, Idahams is back again re-energized and freshly inspired, toting a Latin twist

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Hermez Is An Afro Soul Lover’s Delight on New Single, ‘January’

July 28, 2021 by Tomi Idowu

On January, Nigerian-born, US-based artist Hermez’s latest single, which is premiering on Culture Custodian today, we hear a signature afro soul offering that sits squarely in an intersection very few

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Revisit Ghanaian Band, Agorsor’s Sound Sprawling Debut Album ‘Hugadem’

July 27, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

As they prepare for the release of their sophomore album, Ghanaian band, Agorsor’s previously released debut, Hugadem bubbles to the surface, inspiring as much appraisal as it did when it

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Cheque’s Hip-Hop RnB Hybrid ‘Call Me Baby’ Is A Silky Mid-tempo Love Ballad

July 27, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Cheque is done reminiscing and juxtaposing the past, present, and future; the singer has now created a hybrid of these journey-defining eras and is ready to take on the world

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Maison2500 Knows Just How Much He Is Worth On Trap-Inspired ‘Methamphetamine’

July 27, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Maison2500 has been able to fully accommodate a prominent shift in sound in the past couple of years that have hosted his rise to relevance in the archetypal dimensions. Fully

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Terizaa Is Sweet, Sassy And Self-Confident On Her Debut ‘Body’

July 26, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Terizaa’s Body comes at a moment when girl power is depicted in the most empowering forms, ranging from hedonism to authoritarianism, feminism, and many more colorful, persona-defining ways. The budding

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Ajebutter 22 And Oxlade Tag Team To Woo On Spax-Produced ‘Unconditionally’

July 25, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Oxlade is gradually becoming everyone’s go-to person for the silkiest of hooks and choruses. And, in a manner that suggests he is ready to deliver an unforgettable project with high

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WANI Heralds Lagos City Vice II With Buju-Assisted ‘Times Two (X2)’

July 25, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

At the forefront of Modern AfroRnB in Nigeria, is Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and audio engineer, WANI, best known for melding the RnB sensibilities of his Western nationality with the globally

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Dave Is Grown And Gallant On Sophomore Album, ‘We’re All In This Together’

July 25, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Dave is growing and his just-released twelve-track sophomore album, We’re All In This Together, is proof of this. On his first attempt at cohesiveness, the critically acclaimed Psychodrama, an eleven-track

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Sarz And Obongjayar Soundtrack Love And Lust On Four-Track EP ‘Sweetness’

July 23, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Famous for his innovative production and composition work for the likes of Wizkid, Sarz remains a key player in celebrated cross-cultural projects. In recent times, he has redefined his artistry