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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 […]
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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 […]
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Fresh off the heels of his Coachella debut, Fireboy DML unveiled his first solo record of the year titled Everyday, marking the next phase in his evolution of sound and self. Everyday presents a departure from Fireboy’s previous works, embracing a more grounded and culturally resonant vibe with traditional African beats as the backdrop, gentle shakers […]
1 year ago
Singer, songwriter, and actor Tiwa Savage has today released LOST TIME, the first single taken from Water & Garri – The Soundtrack album. Water & Garri is a feature film from Everything Savage and Unbound Studios and is set for release on May 10, 2024 on Prime Video with the full soundtrack also released on […]
1 year ago
Nigerian Afro-Dancehall star Sugarbana has been working hard behind the scenes in the Nigerian music industry with some of the biggest names. Now, he’s stepping into the spotlight to share his music with everyone. The rising star has released Winner, featuring famous African artists Mr. Real and Smangori. Produced by Smangori, the track brims with […]
1 year ago
The well-known Single-Malt Scottish whisky brand Monkey Shoulder has teamed up with Gilles Peterson and Worldwide FM, a well-known internet radio station, to launch Studio Monkey Shoulder. The program seeks to provide grants of up to 100 million naira in incentives and sponsorship to grassroots music communities in Nigeria, the UK, the US, Taiwan, and […]
1 year ago
Tapping into their undeniable chemistry once again, rising Nigerian stars Psycho YP and Azanti serve up a new joint single entitled Naija Funk, billed to serve as a forerunner to their collaborative album YP & Azanti, Vol 2 which is slated for the 31st of May. Naija Funk hinges on the inimitable interplay between the duo. An earthy beat […]
1 year ago
2023 saw the rise of Qing Madi with a dominant run guaranteeing a place at the top table of the musical food chain. In her first release of the year, she marks a return with the remix of fan favourite Vision with an assist from R&B powerhouse Chlöe Bailey. The official music video shot in […]
1 year ago
Yankee Beatz and TRzemmi have teamed up on the single Slow Down in anticipation of their forthcoming collaborative EP, Emotions. Slow Down blends captivating beats, melodic hooks, and lyrics, with Yankee Beatz’s production complementing TRzemmi’s vocals. An up-and-coming act, Yankee Beatz taps from a diverse range of genres, including Afrobeats, Pop, Trap, and RnB. His […]
1 year ago
Music evokes a wide range of emotions and in the song This Your Love by Loveb3rd, this power is vividly displayed. Finely weaving the strands of heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery into one, Loveb3rd fortifies his 2024 sophomore output with a slinky verse from one of the country’s finest pop acts, Guchi. The record which Rehmahz […]
1 year ago
