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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.
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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, […]
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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.
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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
Rallying around a collective vision without comparison, rising Nigerian stars Azanti and PsychoYP have continued to push boundaries with their new collaborative album, YP & Azanti, Vol. 2. The album features nine tracks that showcase the pair’s unique chemistry and innovative sound. From the outset, 20-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and “boy wonder” Azanti, alongside Nigerian […]
11 months ago
American-based Kenyan-Ugandan songstress Xenia Manasseh continues to captivate audiences with her latest soulful offering, Phases, an extension of her growing discography. Phases serves as the first glimpse into Manasseh’s sophomore album, Love/Hate Pt. 2, and poetically captures the complex push-pull dynamics of understanding and being understood. “This song speaks to my current understanding of unconditional […]
11 months ago
The trailer for anticipated music video of Creole Roots, which is off the 18-song soundtrack of the film This Unexpected Love, is out. This Unexpected Love premiered earlier this year in a private screening, with its soundtrack featuring a captivating song that spotlights the beauty and diversity of Africa and its heritage. The music video […]
11 months ago
Known for his popular party series, Obi’s House, which serves as an incubator for major hits from Nigeria and the continent, DJ Obi has continued to influence the global music scene with his innovative sounds. In furtherance of his relevance in the music industry, the international DJ has dropped his latest single Take Me Away. […]
11 months ago
Ruger is back with his eagerly awaited double A-side single Luv Again/Make Way, following the success of his recent collaborative EP RnB with BNXN, released in April. In his latest release, both tracks showcase a diverse side of the artist. Luv Again exhibits his distinctive fusion of Afrobeats, Dancehall, and catchy vocal melodies, while Make […]
11 months ago
Since her collaboration with Wizkid on Essence first put her in the global spotlight four years ago, Tems has been unstoppable. The Nigerian artist has an impressive track record, having written for billionaire entrepreneur Rihanna on the song Lift Me Up and earned a Grammy award for a sample used by Future from her debut […]
11 months ago
Lagos born singer L.A.X releases his first single of the year titled Loke – out now via Rasaki Music Ltd. / EMPIRE. The mid tempo record sees him collaborate with Super Producer, Magicsticks offers themes of triumph, elevation, inspiration, and success, where L.A.X is able to flex his vocal abilities throughout the song. On the […]
11 months ago
The highly anticipated debut EP from Angolan artist Agatchu is finally here! This project introduces massive Afrobeats vibes and sonorities, bringing a fresh 2.0 vision of Afro music to the forefront. The standout track, “Believe,” features the acclaimed Lagos-born artist Teni and comes with a captivating music video full of stunning scenes, visuals, and outfits. […]
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