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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.
1 month 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, […]
3 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.
3 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 […]
3 months ago
In an age where many emerging artists chase virality, Noon Dave charts a course rooted in patience and musical depth. The Lagos-born singer-songwriter, now signed to Chocolate City, has spent the past few years quietly refining his sound and voice, building a career on steady artistic growth. Rather than burst onto the scene with a […]
2 months ago
On the 17th of April, Show Dem Camp (SDC) had their Palm Wine Sessions show featuring SDC and Friends at Bature Brewery, – the first of a series of four shows across Lagos, as part of their promotion for an unnamed upcoming project. Alte music, Highlife, Rap and Afrobeats met to create the cool, calm […]
2 months ago
The 17th edition of The Headies was held on Sunday night and it came complete with the standard fare of problems. The production was characteristically abysmal. The broadcast feed could as well have been from the 1980s. Tardiness was a problem, as usual. It’s almost like the entire concept of time was lost on the […]
2 months ago
To celebrate the release of his fifth studio album, 5IVE Davido hosted a select group of superfans and media at Ona Restaurant in Lagos for an exclusive meet-and-greet, presented by Spotify. The event offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Afrobeats superstar, with 50 lucky fans and 5 media partners given the chance to connect […]
2 months ago
Enigmatic sound maestro and Mad Over You crooner, Runtown, who is famed for his ability to blend sonic subtlety with lyrical depth, has just released Do Me. Coming on the heels of his last single Flow, Do Me marks his assertive reentry into the music scene after a long hiatus, its also his second official release since […]
2 months ago
When Ben Anansi linked up with producer T.U.C, the goal was clear: craft a sound that captures the glow of the nightlife. The duo cooked up a fusion of Afrobeats and Amapiano, layering infectious percussion with buttery melodies that move like liquid gold. It’s the kind of sonic chemistry that doesn’t just make you want […]
2 months ago
Rukmani, an emerging voice in the Indie Afro-Soul scene, has a story as moving as her music. Born and raised in Port Harcourt, she found solace in singing at just six years old, drawing inspiration from the church choir. Growing up in challenging circumstances, music became her refuge, a way to process emotions and navigate […]
2 months ago
Visionary Nigerian performing artist, singer-songwriter, and music producer Cobhams Asuquo returns with his brilliant and humorous new single, The Traffic Song. A seasoned and versatile musician with an extensive discography of hit singles, Cobhams now turns his insightful gaze to the everyday realities of Lagos life, specifically the emotional and physical toll of its notorious […]
2 months ago
