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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.
6 hours 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 weeks 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, […]
2 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.
2 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 […]
2 months ago
Despite previously announcing that 2022’s Unruly would be his final project, Nigerian music star Olamide has shown that he’s far from retiring. The artist has now released the visuals for Uptown Disco, a standout track from his unexpected EP, Ikigai featuring Fireboy DML, and Asake. The Ikigai Vol. 1 EP marks another shift in Olamide’s […]
9 months ago
Since his return to his first love; music, comedian Nasboi has ruled the airwaves with his tracks, Umbrella with Wande Coal, and the hit single Small Money, the comedian has not let his foot off the gas. He is back again with Short Skirt (Fine Girl), a new single that serves as a tribute to […]
9 months ago
Nigerian artists continue to set new standards in the music industry, with Dr Dolor adding to the expansion. The Afrobeats artist has released his third studio album, Echoes of Endurance, accompanied by a visual for the track See Finish, which features rising star KPee. Echoes of Endurance delivers emotional love stories, life lessons, and motivational […]
9 months ago
So far, the collective has been able to collect covers from the 1950s, offering a peek into the past, and serving as a reference for the next generation of album covers.
9 months ago
There are very few rising artists as dazzling as Jamz. With songs that luxuriate in a wholesome fusion of styles; lyrics that are piercing without ever feeling overwhelming; and a voice as graceful as a feather floating in the wind—Jamz is a breath of fresh air in an industry which can sometimes feel set in […]
9 months ago
Nigeria’s alternative scene’s last gold rush occurred between 2018 and 2019. It embodied a laissez-faire essence that feels difficult to summon now. Alternative artists of the time allowed themselves the license to create without restrictions. From free-floating experiments with contemporary Western sounds to home-facing reconstructions of forgotten Nigerian sounds, nothing was spared in their pursuit […]
9 months ago
Nigerian hip-hop trailblazers Show Dem Camp team up with highlife duo, The Cavemen, and guitarist Nsikak David, for their collaborative album No Love In Lagos. No Love In Lagos is a testament to the powerful fusion of hip-hop and highlife, seamlessly blending Show Dem Camp’s gritty, soulful rap with The Cavemen’s intricate highlife rhythms. Nsikak […]
9 months ago
Music producer Harmony Samuels known by his stage name, H-Money is poised to make waves in the music world with his latest single, Tic Tik, featuring Nigerian singer Reekado Banks. This track; an exciting collaboration between two influential artists and marks a moment in Samuels’ career as he finds his place in Afrobeats. Tic Tik […]
9 months ago
