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Beyond the Pews; The Rise of Mainstream Gospel Music and the Evolution of its Vibrant Artists
The first time I witnessed singers like Angeloh and Aigbeh D’gong perform, it was electrifying, as if Wizkid or Davido...
Inside Uncle K (Lemon Chase): Kizz Daniel’s Finest Return Yet
Writer’s Note: I went from liking Kizz Daniel’s music once, to not being particularly enthusiastic about it, and now, to...
Here’s How We View Tems’ Modification Of Seyi Sodimu’s “Love Me Jeje”
Tems isn’t one to shy away from a bold creative choice. Her take on Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 hit “Love Me...
Infectious Melodies and Rhythmic Vocals Infused in Young Jonn’s New Single “Big Big Things”
You don’t need logic to explain the art of Young Jonn’s music— while he essentially captures his soul into his...
Recent Posts
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...
The “Predator” Narrative: Is Wizkid Really Just Feeding Off the New School?
If you’re seeing this, you’ve been deceived. You likely clicked because you wanted to...
Why Everyone Is Romanticising 2016 Right Now
Open TikTok or X and 2016 will eventually find you. A clip of someone...
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...
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...
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,...
Seyi Vibez’s Fuji Moto: The Power, The Promise, and the Parts That Don’t Connect
Seyi Vibez has spent the last two years turning relentless output into identity. Multiple projects, endless singles and a street-pop...
One Year Later: How Wizkid’s Morayo Became a Quiet Legacy Marker
A year after its release on 22 November 2024, Wizkid’s Morayo reads differently from its arrival moment. When it dropped, the conversation...
Nonso Amadi’s “TO CRY A FLOOD” Is Heartbreak in Motion
Nonso Amadi’s To Cry A Flood is a study in emotional discipline. Six tracks, sixteen minutes, and a rare sense of control....
Music
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...
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 for the Nigerian music industry. Once...