Editors Picks
The ‘G’ in Bella Alubo’s “Lagos 101” Stands For Greatness
One of the most essential aspects to grasp about Bella Alubo’s music and her artistic prowess is its sheer uniqueness....
Move Over Millennials, Gen-Z is Taking Over Nigerian Pop Culture
If there’s one good thing Nigeria is known for, it’s for the vibrant music scene, with diverse genres ranging from...
From Rising Stars to Afrobeats Royalty: The New Wave of Nigerian Music
Forget that Afrobeat playlist you haven’t updated since… well, forever. Nigerian music has gone supernova over the past decade, exploding...
Orae The Great’s “Better Single” Speaks to Singles and Survivors
Following the release of her debut single “Stay All Night,” Orae The Great returns with “Better Single,” a record that...
Recent Posts
25 Afrobeats Songs Nobody Puts on Their Lists — But Should
We’ll never truly reach a consensus on what song deserves a spot in the...
Remember When: The Peak Era of Afrobeats in the Late 2010s
This is simply a nostalgic think piece — a small attempt to ask why...
12 Essential Ycee Songs That Prove He’s One of Nigeria’s Greatest Rappers
Ycee, the Nigerian rapper who stormed the scene with Jagaban and redefined cool for...
Alté Doesn’t Need to Be Found: Why Inaccessibility Is the Point
The alté scene built something rare: a community whose value lived in its inaccessibility....
Laycon Confronts Growth and Uncertainty on “Reason”
Laycon turns inward on his latest release Reason, a reflective record that grapples with the tension...
The Good Wine Turn Toward Quiet Assurance on “Onumo”
London-based duo The Good Wine return with Onumo, an intimate worship record centred on presence rather than...
Alyn Sano Embraces Gratitude on Reflective New Single Amen
Rwandan artist Alyn Sano leans into gratitude on her new single Amen, a reflective offering built around...
26 Greatest Nigerian Love Songs for Your Valentine’s Playlist
We’ve rounded up the 26 greatest Nigerian love songs ever made. Which of these...
Is Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens the Worst Watch of the Year? (Probably, But These 5 Are Fighting for the Title)
We cannot, in good conscience, move past Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens until we have...
The Grammy Mirage: Why the Nigerian Obsession with Western Validation is a Losing Game
The morning after the Grammy Awards has become a recurring ritual of collective heartbreak...
Culture
Is Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens the Worst Watch of the Year? (Probably, But These 5 Are Fighting for the Title)
We cannot, in good conscience, move past Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens until we have properly addressed the cinematic travesty that...
Why Everyone Is Romanticising 2016 Right Now
Open TikTok or X and 2016 will eventually find you. A clip of someone driving through traffic with an old...
How Susan Pwajok’s Short Film, ‘Laraba and Balarabe,’ Exemplifies The Twisted World of Modern Dating
Modern relationships often present a distorted and emotionally volatile landscape. What passes for connection is frequently marked by toxicity, manipulation,...
Inside the Afrobeats Economy: How Much Do Nigerian Artists Really Earn From Streaming?
Afrobeats is everywhere right now. Stadium tours are selling out, playlists are full of Nigerian records, and the diaspora has...
10 Nigerian Artists That Have Starred in Nollywood Movies
Nigerian Artists in Nollywood Movies – 10 Unforgettable Roles You Need to See For years, the Nigerian entertainment industry has...
Does Shoday Deserve Mainstream Attention With His Kind of Music?
Dismissing Shoday’s sound as ‘music for lash techs’ isn’t a critique of quality, it is an exercise in classism. For...
Shoday Kicks Off 2026 With New Single ‘Paparazzi’ Featuring FOLA
Fast-rising Afrobeat star, Shoday has recently released his debut single for the year, ‘Paparazzi,’ a vibrant new single with FOLA,...
Seven Things the Nigerian Music Industry Needs to Abandon in 2025
These habits probably aren’t disappearing. We’re realistic about that. But if they can’t be abandoned completely, can we at least...
Shallipopi’s ‘Auracle’ Album Review: His Best Yet or a Western Gamble?
Very much has been expected of Shallipopi, yet also at the same time, nothing much has been expected of him....
How Susan Pwajok’s Short Film, ‘Laraba and Balarabe,’ Exemplifies The Twisted World of Modern Dating
Modern relationships often present a distorted and emotionally volatile landscape. What passes for connection is frequently marked by toxicity, manipulation,...
Music
25 Afrobeats Songs Nobody Puts on Their Lists — But Should
We’ll never truly reach a consensus on what song deserves a spot in the ranking of best Afrobeats songs to...
Remember When: The Peak Era of Afrobeats in the Late 2010s
This is simply a nostalgic think piece — a small attempt to ask why we keep craving the Afrobeats we...
12 Essential Ycee Songs That Prove He’s One of Nigeria’s Greatest Rappers
Ycee, the Nigerian rapper who stormed the scene with Jagaban and redefined cool for a generation has gone quiet. We...
Alté Doesn’t Need to Be Found: Why Inaccessibility Is the Point
The alté scene built something rare: a community whose value lived in its inaccessibility. Now that everyone wants in, the...
Laycon Confronts Growth and Uncertainty on “Reason”
Laycon turns inward on his latest release Reason, a reflective record that grapples with the tension between ambition and uncertainty. Rather than...
The Good Wine Turn Toward Quiet Assurance on “Onumo”
London-based duo The Good Wine return with Onumo, an intimate worship record centred on presence rather than power. Translating to He is with me,...