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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
1 week ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
2 weeks ago
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.
2 months 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, […]
4 months ago
Nigerian music sensation CKay has inked a global partnership with AWAL, signaling a fresh creative direction and expanded international ambitions. The announcement comes alongside news of his upcoming EP, slated for release in June. Known for his genre-blending sound and emotional depth, CKay has amassed over 3 billion streams, achieved multiple platinum records, and charted […]
1 month ago
Afrobeats superstar Kizz Daniel returns with a brand-new EP titled Lemon Chase. The seven-track project isn’t just a warm-up for his forthcoming album Uncle K—it’s a deeply personal collection that explores themes of love, loss, healing, and joy, all wrapped in melodies that resonate with listeners on an emotional level. Each song on the EP […]
1 month ago
Nkululeko Nciza, known in the music world as Ciza, is more than just a rising Afro-Pop artist; he is the heir to a culturally significant music dynasty. Born in 2001 in Benoni, South Africa, Ciza is the son of Nhlanhla Mafu, the acclaimed lead singer of the iconic South African group Mafikizolo, and music industry […]
1 month ago
Nigerian music heavyweights Kaha and 2Baba have come together once again to release their latest collaboration, Rider, a soulful, mid-tempo track now streaming on all major platforms. Blending Kaha’s distinct style with 2Baba’s iconic vocals, Rider is a heartfelt ode to loyalty and devotion in romantic relationships. Rooted in rich Afrobeats rhythms and emotive lyrics, […]
1 month ago
Sniip3r always shone behind the scenes, his excellence earning him perks without seeking the spotlight. His work and name wear a remote familiarity that many people can’t yet place a face to. But now, still in his prime, in his mid-twenties, he feels ready to step forward on favorable terms. After a late night of […]
2 months ago
On Thursday 29 May 2025, EbonyLife Place will redefine the dining and cultural experience with the grand opening of The Afrobeat, a culinary sanctuary inspired by the spirit, rhythm, and soul of afrobeats music. Nestled in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, this groundbreaking restaurant is not merely a place to dine, but a living […]
2 months ago
“Love is the only reality, and it’s not a mere sentiment. It’s the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.” This beautiful quote by the vaunted Bengali playwright and poet Rabindranath Tagore puts forward a weighted cosmological argument for love. Love, Tagore contends, is more than a feeling, it’s instead the upholstery upon […]
2 months ago
Legendary Indian pop icon Kanika Kapoor makes a triumphant return with Chaap Tilak, a genre-blending masterpiece featuring Nigeria’s vocal enchantress Lade and Afropop’s silky-voiced rising star Alpha P. The track is a spiritual invocation of love—delivered through three distinct voices, united by one shared emotion: devotion. Rooted in the timeless poetry of Amir Khusro, Chaap […]
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