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.
Deep Reflections and Motivation— The Making of Zlatan’s Omo Ologo (Interview)
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Jiggy— The Confident Introduction of Defohn to the Nigerian Music Scene
Defohn’s debut release as an artist, titled “Jiggy,” exudes a sense of confidence and inspiration that effectively introduces the artist to...
Iyanya: From Humble Beginnings to Musical Stardom – A Dive into His Career and Latest Releases
Bitter as it may for anti-Iyanya fans, they’ll hopefully tell themselves the truth of the surging melodies the artist carries...
KJ.’s ‘Energy’ is a soul-stirring confession of desire and loyalty
The art of music is one that has the power to move us in ways that nothing else can. It...
Tochii’s Latest Release “Detty Luv” Tells A Tale Of Manipulation In Relationships
Macanthony Noble tochukwu, Known simply as tochii is a budding creative, who was born and raised in Port harcourt, His...
Ghanaian Drill Artist Kawabanga, Set To Release His Sophomore EP, ‘BEEN ONE’.
Ghanaian Asakaa/Drill music fans have been eagerly waiting for this moment, and it’s finally here! Rapper Kawabanga, one of the...
Unpacking the Story Behind the Music: MohBad’s “Ask About Me”
We dive into the inspiration, emotions, and creative process behind Mohbad’s “Ask About Me”. Mohbad shares with us what led...
Hilary and Beyond— A Noon Dave’s World
There’s Ckay, there’s Omah Lay and then there’s Noon Dave; although seeing how much comparison is done between this artist...
Unpacking the Story Behind the Music: Laime’s “Where Dem Dey”
We dive into the inspiration, emotions, and creative process behind Laime’s “Where Dem Dey” featuring Odumodublvck. Laime shares with us...
“Omo Ologo”: Zlatan Ibile’s Crafted Joyous Celebration of Self and Culture
Nigerian singer and rapper Zlatan has released a 6-track project titled “Omo Ologo.” The project is a follow-up to his successful 2021...
