Music
District234 covers Nigerian music across Afrobeats, hip-hop, street pop and the alté scene. Our coverage includes album reviews, artist profiles, cultural analysis and commentary on the evolution of African music.
From rising artists to global superstars like Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems, this section documents the sound shaping contemporary African culture.
“Dey” Is GeoXpress & 9t9 in Feel-Good Mode
Produced by TNT Baby, “Dey” is an effervescent Afro-pop record that leans fully into ease. It’s bright without being noisy, romantic...
DAYS OF ELISHA – EPISTLE 2″: THE NEWEST CHAPTER IN A RISING STAR’S STORY
Cameroonian-born and Accra-based rising artist, Elisha K Rhas released his latest EP, “Days of Elisha – Epistle 2,” a project chronicling his...
Karah Lights Up Collaboration With Iyke Parker and Leonardoddj
Months after the release of her two pack Eyah and Mad Man, Nigerian songstress Karah returns to releasing music via her collaboration...
Simi Unveils Highly Anticipated Album “Lost and Found”
Acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has released her latest album, “Lost and Found”, a 14-track masterpiece that showcases her remarkable vocal...
Kimilist Explores Modern Relationships On “Bad Boy Diaries”
Music lovers, get ready for the new music season as Kimilist, the talented Ghanaian singer and rapper signed to Mimlife...
The Evolution of Olamide’s Artistry: Carpe Diem Through to Ikigai
Olamide has always been an artist with a position in the music industry reserved solely for him, it’s as though...
Kiki Celine Relives Old Love in New Song “Old Love”
Love being the greatest emotion has never been an overstatement. However, when talking about what it means to love and...
Skales Returns to Form on “Jogo,” Produced by Killertunes
Skales is back with a record that’s built for movement. “Jogo,” produced by Killertunes, is bright, bouncy Afrobeats — a...
Who Runs the World? Tems Does
There’s a new queen in town, and her name is Tems. Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems,...
How Adekunle Gold Leverages Fashion to Reflect His Artistic Growth
From Adekunle Gold to AG Baby to Tio Tequila, there hasn’t been a smoother evolution in the Nigerian music industry....
