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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.
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.
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
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
On a momentous occasion at the iconic O2 arena, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema was honored by Spotify for his phenomenal achievement – his hit track Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez reaching an astonishing 1 billion streams on the music streaming platform. The event took place at the O2 arena, which has a staggering 20,000-person capacity, […]
1 year ago
Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the continent and abroad. Their global recognition is aided by wins and mentions in the world’s top music and entertainment awards. Afrobeats emerged in the late 1960s and […]
1 year ago
Omawumi Megbele, professionally known as Omawumi, came into the limelight in 2007, when she emerged as the 1st runner-up at the West Africa Idols captivating hearts with her vocal dexterity. In a career spanning 16 years, she has released six albums, as well as collaborated with a varied cast of artists including P-Square, 2Baba, 9ice, […]
1 year ago
by Deji Osikoya Victony’s move to assemble up to 14 members of Afrobeats’ new guard on his latest single, Ohema, is a milestone for marketing and collaboration in the genre. An irresistible earworm with anthem potential, the track comes to life with production skillfully crafted by hitmakers Rexxie, Blaisebeatz, and Semzi. While lead artists Victony, Crayon, […]
1 year ago
The highly anticipated Flytime Fest, scheduled from December 21st to 25th at Lagos’ Eko Convention Center, is gearing up to elevate the holiday spirit with an exciting Phase 2 lineup reveal. The announcement for Phase 2 brings an impressive extension to the already dynamic Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged lineup. It includes renowned artists such as Blaqbonez, […]
1 year ago
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1 year ago
During the highly anticipated Johnny’s Room Live 5 concert on October 29th, music enthusiasts were treated to an exhilarating evening of performances, including a standout act by independent pop sensation Gillian Baci. Amidst an array of talented artists preceding Johnny Drille’s headline performance, Gillian Baci’s presence left an indelible mark on the audience. Renowned not only […]
1 year ago
