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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.
3 days 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 […]
3 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.
2 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 […]
2 months ago
For a lot of people, Seyi Vibez did not so much arrive at the mainstream scene as he barged into it. An intruder: a lanky, dark skinned occasional dreadhead draped in oversized clothing with a mouthful of flashy grills. A street pop creation that devours the zeitgeist and then rigorously regurgitates it his way. Christened […]
1 year ago
French singer Juliet Ariel, also known as African Mermaid or Mami Wata, teams up with acclaimed South African producer Soa Mattrix for the highly anticipated single, Africa. Like Take Me With You, Summer Luv, and Wish You Were Here, Ariel’s latest single, Africa, showcases her signature soft vocals and catchy pop melodies but with a […]
1 year ago
Garnering huge international success over the past couple of years and bringing in 2024 with the release of Ruin – his collaboration with US R&B superstar Usher, a song he not only features on but he wrote and produced – the award-winning, highly-celebrated Nigerian music star, producer and multi-instrumentalist Pheelz returned last month with the release […]
1 year ago
When TikTok first began shaping the music landscape, few grasped its profound impact as deeply as Favour Ugochi Ansoike known by her stage name, Ugoccie. A former On-Air Personality, she seamlessly embraced the platform, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her musical world. With a voice as vibrant as her persona, Ugoccie’s breakthrough came when […]
1 year ago
by Kultured Natives Born Naetochukwu Chikwe, Naeto C did so much in what many might call a short period. No one could have guessed that this returnee—he returned to Nigeria from the United States in 2006 to establish a full-time music career—would wound up making music that would soundtrack the late 2000s and early 2010s, […]
1 year ago
Dai Verse, once again, proves his mettle as a soulful singer, not just in melody but also in lyricism and theme. Salt is a captivating song that resonates with the soul. With its enchanting instrumental and heartfelt lyrics, Salt delves into themes of trust in one’s journey and surrendering to the guiding force of destiny. The song exudes […]
1 year ago
Austrian-born Nigerian musician, dancer, and fashionista, Rose May Alaba has returned with her second single of the year; a pulsating track titled More. Following the success of her previous hit single Lockdown 2.0, which soared to number 61 on the Turntable Hot 100 and amassed an impressive 1 million views within its first three weeks, […]
1 year ago
Wavy The Creator, the enigmatic multi-disciplinary artist, has emerged as a rising star to watch. With her genre-defying sound and captivating vocals, she has entranced audiences worldwide. After a year since her last single and three years since her debut EP, Wavy returns with her latest offering: Star. This release marks a momentous collaboration with Victoria’s Secret, […]
1 year ago
