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.
5 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
Many might subscribe to the idea that innovation is the mother of invention, perhaps they are right. The art of finding newer or creative ways to express, is a catalyst that propels growth in every industry and sector. For Uncle Bubu, redefining DJ mashups into genre-fusion while exploring other outlets of creativity is his way […]
1 year ago
When Ajebutter22 and BOJ first created Omo Pastor in 2012, one thing that was very obvious on the track, was how naturally captivating their musical chemistry was. BOJ’s sultry, yet distinctive vocals and Ajebutter22’s smooth rap flow and wordplay, make them the dream team of collabs in the industry. In 2018, they released the first […]
1 year ago
Lucas Emodi, popularly known as Kiing Lu, is a Nigerian music executive and cultural entrepreneur. Born and raised in the administrative capital of Plateau State, Jos, his career in the Nigerian music industry started way before working in the industry was glamorous. Starting as a professional musician, he dabbled in songwriting and performance before eventually […]
1 year ago
On the 1st of December, Yarden dropped his first project The One Who Descends via Etins Records / 0207 Def Jam, named after the meaning of his name in Hebrew. The project starts with ‘Wait’, an easy track that introduces the listener to Yarden’s addictive sound. The song establishes Yarden’s fascination with time and how he […]
1 year ago
Earlier this year, KOHDEE released his hit song Mr Fantastic, an introduction to a new era in his music career which began years back. Returning from a brief hiatus, the rising Afrobeats sensation has teamed up with global superstar, Tekno for the new single, Go Well. This Amapiano hit is guaranteed to smash dance floors […]
1 year ago
After the announcement of Gdzilla as Jonzing World signee, the musician receded from the limelight, and now four months later, the Afrobeats singer has returned to crafting work that will have ears logged unto his sound. Setting the motion for his musical career, Gdzilla has released his debut single, High Tension with its beats and […]
1 year ago
Canada-based Nigerian music sensation JAAP, has just unveiled his debut EP, Peaceful Chaos. On this project, he harnesses his creative directional skills and storytelling, focusing on creating his unique backstory for his audience to follow. After dropping his first track, Real Life during the Lockdown in 2020, JAAP released a couple of bops including Big […]
1 year ago
Nigerian singer, Kehinde has set himself apart as one of the many artists who deliver relatable love songs. In his latest single, Fine Wine, Kehinde delivers a musical masterpiece that speaks to the mind, and body. Groovy and upbeat, the track features ear-catching melodies, signature Fuji/Apala vocals, and pulsing Afro-beat instrumentation that showcases Kehinde’s dynamic […]
1 year ago
