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.
Nikita Kering’s Latest Single ‘Let You Down’ Is A Must-Listen
Nikita Kering is a rising star in Kenya’s music industry. At just 21 years old, she has already accomplished what...
Goya Menor & Spyro Collaborate On A New Remix Of “Don Dada”
Nigerian musicians Goya Menor and Spyro have joined forces to create a remix of “Don Dada”. The remix blends Afrobeat,...
E.L’s Musical Odyssey Continues With “No jaga”
Ghanaian artist Elom Adablah, popularly known as E.L, has released a new single titled “No Jaga.” The self-composed single is...
Grace & Motivation: Zlatan’s ‘BUST DOWN’ Hits the Right Notes
Zlatan is an artist who has played the long game and stayed true to himself. From his debut on the...
Ajebo Hustlers & ODUMODUBLVCK Paint The Town With “Celine Dion”
Ajebo Hustlers stand out as one of Nigeria’s most impressive music duos. Consisting of rapper Knowledge and singer Piego. They release...
Why You’re Yet To ‘Blow’ as an Emerging Nigerian Artist
Making the big blow in the Nigerian music industry isn’t always based on how talented you are, to be very...
Candy Bleakz Starts The Year With “Wale Remix” Featuring Simi
CandyBleakz, the unapologetic Ladies Dragon, is once again redefining her sound and making waves in the music scene. Renowned for...
Guide101 to Delivering Stealth Love Songs Like Chike, Ric Hassani and Others
In the spirit of giving, in anticipation for the most revered moment of the start of every new year which...
Reenacting the Supremacy in Barry Jhay’s Music — A Mixture of Intensity and Groove
There’s basically no two-way in attempting to understand Barry Jhay’s music. It’s as though the artist doesn’t partake in stress...
FirstKlaz Breaks New Ground With “Gen-Z Fuji” – A Fusion Of Afrobeat and Fuji Music
Singer and songwriter FirstKlaz is a rising star based in Abuja, Nigeria. The 23-year-old has been singing since he was 10 years...
