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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
2 weeks ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
3 weeks ago
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.
2 months 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 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, […]
4 months ago
Something about the clever puns and sweet melodies of Tha Boy Myles’ December-released slow-burner Boma intimated that the Lagos-based musician was a talent to watch out for. Deftly melding diverse languages and tempos across cultural divisions, Tha Boy Myles, has shown that he has an affinity for music inspired by lust and the resultant emotions […]
4 years ago
On the back of a slew of indie-pop-leaning singles, Johnny Drille has made a habit of spotlighting the rareness of his artistry as one that leans strongly on acoustics and harnesses its malleability, something we’ve seen on the likes of Hallelujah and Mystery Girl. Today, this uniqueness finds a home in South London, where together […]
4 years ago
by Robert Solomon When Crayon stepped into the music scene in 2019, his main impetus was to create Afrobeats beyond the limits of what had been done. It’s been two years now since this journey began for the 21-year-old musician christened Charles Chibuezechukwu but one would agree he is coming on strong. On his 2019 […]
4 years ago
One of the hottest prospects to come out of West Africa in recent times, KiDi doubles down on the accolades and affiliations he has received by attempting to dominate summer charts and playlists with Touch It, his just-released Afrobeats infused high-life single with the makings of a summer anthem. KiDi’s desire for Touch It is […]
4 years ago
Since her breakthrough single, Irawo, Seyi Shay has bloomed despite her instability in the industry. From the release of chart-topping singles to laudable international affiliations, which yielded a collaboration with Teyana Taylor and a coveted role as a guest judge on the sixth season of Africa Magic’s Nigerian Idol, she has proven to be something […]
4 years ago
DJ Spinall’s fifth studio album, Grace, arrived to much anticipation and acclaim, with fan-favorite and album standout, Sere, paving the way to its peak. Recognizing the strength and value the single wields, they gun for international exposure by tapping Atlanta native and rapper, 6lack on a rich remix to the summery single. As much as […]
4 years ago
The last time we heard from Ladipoe, he was staking his claim to rap royalty on Rap Messiah, however, on his latest, Feeling, it’s all good vibes this time as he employs Buju to lead with his off-kilter vocals to deliver music meant for good times. As usual, Ladipoe’s ingenious writing and immaculate delivery are […]
4 years ago
Wes Nelson rose to fame on the UK reality show Love Island in 2018. After successful appearances on Dancing On Ice and X Factor Celebrity, the Staffordshire born singer/songwriter has turned his attention to music. His debut single See Nobody has caught the public’s attention, garnering over 41 million streams on Spotify alone. His blend […]
4 years ago
