CiDAR Africa: Here Are Artists To Tap Into 

It is no news that CiDAR Africa houses its own powerhouse of talents. CiDAR has constantly and consistently pushed the envelope of its creative prowess, reaching into the past, and present in experimenting and exploring sounds that are appealing to their audience. It’s undeniable that CiDAR has been their springboard to the mainstream, however, their creativity and musical artistry have kept them in the minds of listeners.  In November, CiDAR artists thrilled their fans with spicy records and albums. 

In this piece, we beam light on some of these creatives who have consistently punched above their shoulders and their new releases. 

Molazzi

In 2021, the youthful and gifted Nigerian musician Molazzi captivated us with his popular song Vaccine. With Vaccine’s lyric, “You can’t kill my vibe,” the singer, and songwriter made it obvious that they were taking things seriously. His most recent EP, Orinlazzi, Molazzi maintains his laid-back summer groove, and unbreakable essence in his world of music. Keeping with his mood, the Orinlazzi title is derived from his name Molazzi combined with the Yoruba word “Orin,” which means “song” in English. 

Molazzi and the Boma Mine introduce us to a cultural and indigenous aspect of African music in the opening track, HURRAY.

In the project, Molazzi takes us on a tour through his music, expressiveness, and self. If you enjoyed Vaccine, you should listen to more of his music.

Stream here:

Tobi Adu

After removing the constant Claro sounds, Tobi Adu went one step further and said, “Not yet!” Not too much at this time. By going above and beyond with Claro, I’m here to stay. Yes, you heard correctly. The artist has released a remix with Bad Boy Timz, it has even more amazing resonance and is sure to win you over. Strong lyrics, a catchy beat, and his gentle vocals are all captured in the afro-soul track. The rap verse by Bad Boy Timz is the icing on the cake.

Stream here:

Son Of Bell 

This Lagos boy gives this song a real sense of the spirit and passion of his native city. The gentle Amapiano beat has the power to uplift and lighten your disposition. Additionally, SonOfBell has previously collaborated with other Nigerian musicians on songs like Marama by Lil Kesh and Matter by Kuddi, to mention a couple. You should absolutely keep an eye on this talent.

Stream here:

Ayo Maff

This November, the rising star of what can only be described as a delightful and lovely Yoruba soul released a remix of his popular song  Jama Jama, which now features Diamond Jimma. If this artist is known for anything, it’s his sincere ability to convey a genuine sense of vulnerability through his music. His song is worth listening to because of the seriousness in his voice, this remix is even more spiritual than the first one. A spiritually elevated listening experience. Recently, he teased on Instagram that his upcoming EP would contain a teaser for his unreleased song, Saro, which was inspired by the incredible Anikulapo movie, which foreshadows his song Another Day. Aim for nothing less than the greatest, hit after hit, and in the interim, enjoy his music by clicking this link and ascend with us! 

Stream here:

Paranormal DJ

The nightlife DJ of the year has released songs featuring a number of well-known musicians, such as Dremo, TMXO, and most recently, LAX, proof of his extensive discography. Paranormal DJ transports the energy of the “outside” to you even when you are unable to be outside. 

Stream here:

OG Mage

With this much-awaited follow-up to his explosive debut single,  Alter Ego, OG Mage is back and better than ever. He takes us on quite the ride on the updated EP Up to No Good expressing a variety of themes in his songs, such as strength, confidence, love, and thankfulness. Afro-fusion musician OG Mage combines Afro-beat with other musical genres and styles, like rap and hip-hop. He adds a certain level of originality, vigor, and flair to the music industry. Listen to his latest EP! This is your place if you enjoy rap mixed with hip-hop or Afrobeat.

Stream here: