The perfect intersection between the established acts across African music and brilliant underground acts you should be paying attention to!
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
Sniip3r always shone behind the scenes, his excellence earning him perks without seeking the spotlight. His work and name wear a remote familiarity that many people can’t yet place a face to. But now, still in his prime, in his mid-twenties, he feels ready to step forward on favorable terms. After a late night of […]
3 weeks ago
On Thursday 29 May 2025, EbonyLife Place will redefine the dining and cultural experience with the grand opening of The Afrobeat, a culinary sanctuary inspired by the spirit, rhythm, and soul of afrobeats music. Nestled in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, this groundbreaking restaurant is not merely a place to dine, but a living […]
3 weeks ago
“Love is the only reality, and it’s not a mere sentiment. It’s the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.” This beautiful quote by the vaunted Bengali playwright and poet Rabindranath Tagore puts forward a weighted cosmological argument for love. Love, Tagore contends, is more than a feeling, it’s instead the upholstery upon […]
3 weeks ago
Legendary Indian pop icon Kanika Kapoor makes a triumphant return with Chaap Tilak, a genre-blending masterpiece featuring Nigeria’s vocal enchantress Lade and Afropop’s silky-voiced rising star Alpha P. The track is a spiritual invocation of love—delivered through three distinct voices, united by one shared emotion: devotion. Rooted in the timeless poetry of Amir Khusro, Chaap […]
3 weeks ago
ID Cabasa continues to walk a delicate line: crafting reimagined songs that are neither too close to the originals that they become duplicates, nor too far that they risk disrespect.
3 weeks ago
The average Afrobeats enthusiast is all too familiar with the narrative of an artist pushing back against industry gatekeepers. It’s one of the most popular tropes of the genre. In Rema’s Ozeba, he sings “Shey you wan gatekeep who sabi jump fence?” It’s cheeky and whimsical but also bristling with a cavalier tenor. You can […]
3 weeks ago
If you’ve followed Nigerian music over the past decade, you’ve probably heard Chillz’s work, whether you knew it or not. As a producer and songwriter, he’s crafted sounds behind some of the biggest names in the industry: Davido, Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, and more. But now, reintroduced as Chilleaux, he’s stepping from behind the boards […]
4 weeks ago
In today’s fast-evolving music landscape, where rhythm, identity, and influence meet, DJ Kiss stands out as a dynamic force. Rooted in Afrobeat but fluent in Amapiano, Afro House, and global dance genres, the Nigerian DJ has become known for her vibrant energy, sharp precision, and transformative sets. But DJ Kiss is far more than a […]
4 weeks ago
