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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
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A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
1 week ago
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.
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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, […]
4 months ago
Nigerian artist, Kizz Daniel has made a buzz within the past week with his “My G” challenge that has gone viral, particularly on TikTok. The challenge has got people highlighting expensive items that they own and citing their costs in sync with the song’s lyrics. The “My G” challenge has caught the attention of many […]
2 years ago
What is the truth? Is the truth that incontestable, universal entity? Or is everyone’s truth born of their own unique perspective, an experience that can not be gleaned by any means short of, somehow, becoming that person and viewing the world through their eyes? Odumodublvck’s view on truth is the latter, but like most people’s, […]
2 years ago
Since her breakout on the African music scene, pop singer and songwriter, Amaarae, has been on a consistent rise, and her efforts have now been crowned with a signing by Concord Music Publishing and Immensum Music. The partnership covers the Ghanaian-American artist’s entire back catalog and all upcoming works, including her 2023 album Fountain Baby. […]
2 years ago
Victony makes a return with a new single Jaga Jaga featuring BabyboyAV. After an explosive run with his track Soweto earlier this year, which featured Don Toliver, Rema and Tempoe in its remix, Victony has maintained a steady pulse in the industry with other hit songs, including his two-pack single My Darling + Angelus, and […]
2 years ago
Nigerian singer and rapper Fresh L. has returned to the spotlight with his latest rap single Dunsin Wright, which is partly in adulation of himself and partly in honor of famous Nigerian fashion stylist Dunsin Wright. The song is produced by Odunsi the Engine, an alternative music singer-songwriter and connoisseur in his own right. Originally […]
2 years ago
Ten designers from this year’s Lagos Fashion Week have taken over Spotify’s flagship fashion playlist, Fashion Forward, for the month of October. This curated playlist features tracks that will complement their runway exhibitions, providing a seamless fusion of music and fashion. The designers showcased in this collaboration represent a diverse array of talent showcasing at […]
2 years ago
Hot on the heels of building some serious heat with their huge singles Unruly with Meekz, Ride with North London rap act Nines and most recently the Amapiano influenced Nella Rose, today the trailblazing, six-piece east London, Afro-fusion collective NSG today release their highly-anticipated debut album AREA BOYZ. Coinciding with ‘10 Years of NSG’ as the undisputed […]
2 years ago
Spotify has set itself apart from the rest Spotify’s entrance into the Nigerian music market has been an exciting one to watch. With less than 3 years of operation within the country, they have demonstrated a level of involvement that showcased an interest that goes beyond just providing a service. Recently, the platform hosted a […]
2 years ago
