The perfect intersection between the established acts across African music and brilliant underground acts you should be paying attention to!
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
Port Harcourt’s rising star, Rukmani, is blowing up the internet with her electrifying new single, No Social Media, which emits an unfiltered persona. On this hit, the artiste doesn’t settle for just catchy rhythms; the song is a bold manifest of one’s genuine image, including imperfections and lapses, in a world obsessed with online perfection. […]
1 year ago
As a music video director, Bushboy is a force to be reckoned with, conjuring up images of unbridled creativity along with sounds that transcends genres. Behind the images that capture the attention of music lovers, lays a creative with a flair and a refusal to be put in a box. From being an underground music […]
1 year ago
Almost like it was pre-arranged, February has been a month that has already brought two very significant shake-ups in our industry. Joeboy announced his separation from emPawa, the Mr. Eazi-owned record label, on the second of February. A few days later, Ruger, accompanied with a lot less pomp or publicity, announced that had severed relations […]
1 year ago
Nigeria and South Africa share an interesting relationship. There is a lot of rivalry, as is to be expected of two competing countries who always appear to clash on one front or the other—sports, music, even migration. In music, though, when Nigerian and South African creatives get into the studio together, the results are often […]
1 year ago
“Holy Spirit, you are welcome in this place,” Takit sings in Holy Spirit, the lead in his newly released EP, Worship Szn. The song, like the EP’s other 7, pays homage to God. On hearing Takit’s soul-stirring vocals, it becomes glaring that Gospel music runs deeper than just lyrics and melodies. Greatman Ademola Takit was […]
1 year ago
Ademola Ogunmolasuyi known by his stage name, Demmy Boy has captured the hearts of fans with Falling; a captivating Afro-fusion sound with an artistic blend of Pidgin, English, and Yoruba, weaving rich cultural influences and heartfelt storytelling to create a truly unique musical experience. From an early age, Demmy Boy found solace in music, using […]
1 year ago
In 2007, Timi Dakolo won the first edition of the Idols West Africa. His victory in the reality show would have propelled his musical career but it wasn’t until 2009 that he released his debut three-pack single, Let It Shine which kickstarted his music journey that had been years in the making. Timi Dakolo’s music […]
1 year ago
Little is known about Andrew Kabo aka Dopestiks. He was born in the golden “brown rooftop” lands of Ibadan where he received primary and secondary education. With a passion for music production, he devoted his time to learning it via YouTube tutorials; mastering the skill, and making a profit off it. However, Dopestiks would soon transition […]
1 year ago
