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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.
4 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
Kizz Daniel and Davido reignite their collaborative spirit with the remix to Twe Twe: the latest of the former’s collection of weirdly catchy hits. The duo first worked together in 2015 on the remix to Woju and reconnected via 2018’s One Ticket. Since its original release on the 12th of December, Twe Twe has gone on to spend several weeks as […]
1 year ago
Prettyboy D-O and Odumodublvck have found themselves locked at the center of Nigerian music’s most recent controversy, the first in 2024. Already, the internet has been agog with comments implying a shared artistic similarity between the artists, and these were often fashioned against Odumodublvck as his profile had grown tremendously in the past year—insinuating that […]
1 year ago
Nigerian Afropop star, Burna Boy has been added to the lineup of performers for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy announced on Sunday. Burna joins previously announced performers, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa. According to the Grammys, other performers will be announced soon ahead of the award […]
1 year ago
In the past decade, Mavin has produced several chart-topping hits that have dominated the Nigerian music scene and beyond. With an impressive roster of artists including Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Ayra Starr and Rema, Mavin has cemented its place as one of the most successful music labels in Nigeria. In this article, we take a […]
1 year ago
Nigerian artist Pan Térra discovered music at a young age after discovering she had a voice that could move others when she was just seven, she jumped at every opportunity to sing and hone her craft. While the subcultures she grew up around didn’t always encourage her to be assertive or confident, Pan Tèrra says […]
1 year ago
In the lead up to an historic night for Afrobeats & African music, UnitedMasters, the digital distribution platform promoting independent artists globally is set to hold another edition of their Grammy Weekend Concert on Friday, Feb. 2. The UnitedMasters celebration will take place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and feature electrifying performances from […]
1 year ago
Award-winning superstar, Victony, and dynamic Amapiano duo, Major League DJz have released Margaret, an Amapiano collaboration with an excellent blend of highlife. The international masterpiece is the first collaboration between the Amapiano group and Victory, creating a blend of unique sounds, depth, and excitement that is sure to become a fast favorite track. Margaret is produced by D3AN, […]
1 year ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
1 year ago
