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.
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
11. Mannywellz & Pink Sweat$ – Better With You 10. ODUMODUBLVCK feat. Fireboy DML – FIREGUN 9. Ruger – Tour 8. Tim Lyre & Tay Iwar – Why Evils 7. BOJ, Ajebutter22 – Rora 6. Victony feat. Babyboy AV – Jaga Jaga 5. Tems – Me & U 4. Olamide, CKay – Trumpet 3. Bnxn […]
1 year ago
The year 2023 proved to be a transformative chapter for the Nigerian music industry, the dynamic Nigerian music industry took on a new trajectory as unexpected yet enthralling collaborations, catapulting the nation’s musical prowess onto the global stage. From breaking barriers to setting trends, we have curated twenty three collaborations that elevated the essence of […]
1 year ago
Abuja is popular for being one of Nigeria’s most laid-back cities, calm and relaxing unlike the ever-bustling entertainment capital, Lagos. But on Thursday, 14th December 2023, Davido took the city on a thrilling entertainment journey, freezing time with his music. Curated by ace premium, lifestyle, events promotion and entertainment company — Apitainment, it took […]
1 year ago
It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the amazing albums that drop every year. The Top Ten Songs of 2023 is a Culture Custodian compilation of the best songs that defined the musical year 2023. From groundbreaking Afrobeats collaborations to the commanding rap anthems and the palpable street vibes and energy, we celebrate the […]
1 year ago
The widely anticipated Flytime Fest 2023 culminated with outstanding performance Mr. Money with the vibe, Asake who exuded an infectious energy and explored diverse musical genres that created an unforgettable night of music and dynamic dance routines. The Grammy-nominated artist treated the crowd to a repertoire of chart-topping songs, ranging from Amapiano to Lonely at […]
1 year ago
On December 24, 2023 at Flytime Fest Nigerian superstar and Grammy nominee Davido delivered a phenomenal performance, during which he took the crowd through a musical journey from classics like Aye and Dami Duro to recent hit a from his latest album Timeless. Also throwing their weights behind their boss while rendering crowd-pleasing hits were […]
1 year ago
Music is known to transcend geographical boundaries and have a universal appeal, hence collaborations between artists of unique cultural backgrounds are easy to come by. In hip-hop, talents from vastly different scenes often combine their flows to produce hits. Fast-rising rappers Daine Steele from Indiana, America and Johnel NG from Lagos, Nigeria have joined forces, […]
1 year ago
Cuppy’s 2020 single Jollof on the Jet which serves as one of the breakout tracks from her Original Copy album has re-emerged as a TikTok trending sensation. The hit which featured Rema and East African superstar, Rayvanny has become a culture moment for many Africans at home and abroad. When Jollof on the Jet initially premiered in 2020, […]
1 year ago
