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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, […]
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.
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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
Following the successful release of the first track Winner, which features Mr. Real and Smangori, Afro-dancehall artist Sugarbana has released his highly anticipated 4-track EP, Ashes. The unique record showcases Sugarbana’s talent and versatility, blending Dancehall, Pop, and Afrobeats into a unique and compelling sound. Ashes features collaborations with top names in the African music […]
12 months ago
Tochi Bedford has been a significant presence in Nigeria’s Alté scene since 2020. Working initially with artists like Dndsection and Odunsi The Engine, he soon began to garner attention from other artists in the Alté scene culminating in the Cruel Santino collab Disintegrate. Some of his most notable production credits include his work on Cruel […]
12 months ago
On the back of two sold-out concerts in London and Manchester in May, award-winning global music superstar Kizz Daniel returns with a brand new single titled Double, paying a heartfelt homage to his wife in the infectious afrobeats offering. Embracing the joys and responsibilities of parenthood, Kizz Daniel draws inspiration from his children’s favorite tune […]
12 months ago
Album covers are powerful! Covers possess the remarkable ability to either temper expectations or amplify excitement. The debut of a musical journey is an occasion for any artist to display creativity, passion, and personal expression. A debut album serves as an artist’s introduction to the world and its cover becomes a crucial visual representation of […]
12 months ago
Born Ilechukwu Augustine Ugochukwu in the vibrant town of Awgu in Enugu, Raja Beta’s journey into the world of music was written in the stars. Surrounded by the vibrant rhythms of his father’s DJ sets and the melodies of festivals, his deep-seated passion for music was evident from the start, as he immersed himself in […]
12 months ago
Renowned record producer ID Cabasa has released Olufunmi Reimagined, a modern rendition of Styl-Plus’ 2006 hit Olufunmi. This version features some of today’s top Afrobeats artists: Fireboy DML, Odumodublvck, BOJ, and Joeboy. Olufunmi Reimagined seeks to honor the timeless charm of the original, while also fronting modern Afropop elements. ID Cabasa, an Afropop pioneer genre, […]
12 months ago
Olamide’s debut album, Rapsodi, set the stage for artists crafting music steeped in street realism. Declaring himself the “Voice of the Streets,” the Bariga-born star dedicated his come-up to making music for the people in the streets, paying homage to them, and the experiences that shaped him. Over a decade later, young artists like Seyi […]
12 months ago
Kenyan-Ugandan songstress Xenia Manasseh keeps her foot on the gas with her soulful new offering, Phases. As the first insight into Manasseh’s sophomore album LOVE / HATE Pt. 2, Phases poetically highlights the push-pull of understanding and being understood. Across mellow R&B production, Manasseh’s mellifluous vocals tell a deeply intimate story about the fear of loss […]
12 months ago
