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SGaWD Drops Electrifying Summer Anthem “Boy Toy”
SGaWD, the rising star known for her bold and charismatic presence, is set to make a splash this summer with...
Laycon Inspires with New Singles ‘Shine’ and ‘LOL’ – Defying Odds and Honoring Legends
Laycon, is back with a bang, dropping two highly anticipated singles, “Shine” and “LOL”. The Big Brother Naija winner and...
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...
Laime’s ‘Naughty By Nature’: A Musical Memoir Of Life Events
Laime’s official entry into the music scene took place in 2018 with the release of his debut EP, “21.” This...
Recent Posts
50 Years After Its 1976 Release, Fela’s “Zombie” Still Makes Nigerian Music Look Too Careful
Fela Kuti’s Zombie was released in 1976. Fifty years later, it still asks whether...
Afrobeats Projects We Listened To in May
Every Friday in Nigeria’s music scene, the streaming platforms fill up again. New music...
With Energy, Kizz Daniel Extends an Already Iconic Discography
From his breakout in 2014 with Woju to now, with the arrival of his...
Asake Announces New Album M$NEY, Set for May 1
Asake has announced his new album, M$NEY, which is scheduled for release on May...
Root Music, Barry Jhay & Vstix Reflect on Life and Destiny in “Ayeofe”
Some songs do not rely on complexity to carry meaning, because their strength comes...
Bella Shmurda & Olamide Reunite on “Ara”
Some collaborations do not need to arrive with noise to carry weight, because their...
Legendary Afrobeats Albums With Huge Replay Value
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‘Clarity of Mind’ Is Omah Lay Learning to Package His Wounds
There is something almost theatrical about the way Omah Lay exists in the public...
You Can’t Call Yourself a Yearner If You Haven’t Heard These 20 Afrobeats Love Songs
Nigerian artists don’t just make love songs. They mirror feelings you can’t outrun. Over...
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...
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...
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,...
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 acknowledgement rather than assertion. Instead of...
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 your forever favorite? The greatest...
Music
50 Years After Its 1976 Release, Fela’s “Zombie” Still Makes Nigerian Music Look Too Careful
Fela Kuti’s Zombie was released in 1976. Fifty years later, it still asks whether Nigerian music has become too careful...
Afrobeats Projects We Listened To in May
Every Friday in Nigeria’s music scene, the streaming platforms fill up again. New music drops, the conversations restart, and somehow,...
With Energy, Kizz Daniel Extends an Already Iconic Discography
From his breakout in 2014 with Woju to now, with the arrival of his first single of the year, Energy,...
Asake Announces New Album M$NEY, Set for May 1
Asake has announced his new album, M$NEY, which is scheduled for release on May 1. The project will be his...
Root Music, Barry Jhay & Vstix Reflect on Life and Destiny in “Ayeofe”
Some songs do not rely on complexity to carry meaning, because their strength comes from clarity and intent. “Ayeofe,” a...
Bella Shmurda & Olamide Reunite on “Ara”
Some collaborations do not need to arrive with noise to carry weight, because their significance is already built into the...