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
Mamuda Care Nigeria Limited is proud to announce that celebrated music sensation TENI has officially become the face of Mama Joy Detergent Powder, Nigeria’s fastest-rising symbol of care, pride, and performance in the household care space. The signing ceremony took place at the state-of-the-art Mamuda Care factory in Kano, where TENI was personally welcomed and […]
4 weeks ago
Amidst the big wins, the disappointing losses and the perennial problems resurfacing at the 17th Headies held two weeks ago, the win of Shallipopi and Odumodublvck’s club anthem Cast as Best Rap Single slipped somewhat under the radar. At the time of its nomination, the song generated controversy over its eligibility, even from other artists—it […]
1 month ago
Joyce Olong doesn’t just make music. She builds worlds. A singer, songwriter, producer and sound engineer, Joyce is carving out a space that is entirely her own, and Spotify is taking note. Named the EQUAL Artist for May, she stands as a beacon for bold, genre-bending African creativity. In an industry that often plays it […]
1 month ago
Since stepping onto the music scene in 2018, Nigerian singer Banké has been quietly but steadily carving out a space for herself. Now, as she prepares to release her debut album—a project delayed by what she describes as a mix of perfectionism and a deep need to create from a place of genuine inspiration—Banké is […]
1 month ago
Rising Nigerian artist Mightyyout—pronounced Mighty Yute—returns with his highly anticipated new single, Paradise, a smooth and infectious Afro-Dancehall track that perfectly captures the spirit of summer. Blending elements of Afro-pop and Afrobeats with a laid-back groove, Paradise delivers a feel-good soundscape that celebrates freedom, success, and living in the moment. Known for his soulful melodies and […]
1 month ago
Studio Monkey Shoulder, the global grassroots music initiative from renowned blended malt whisky brand Monkey Shoulder, returns to Nigeria for its second consecutive year. In continued partnership with legendary DJ and broadcaster Gilles Peterson, this year’s competition once again invites Nigeria’s most ambitious grassroots music communities to apply for a £10,000 grant (₦20 million Naira) […]
1 month ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
1 month ago
