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.
Mohbad Keeps Fans Moving With “Ask About Me”
Nigerian street pop artist, Aloba Promise, popularly known as Mohbad, has returned with a new single that promises to be...
Joeboy’s Attempt at Reclaiming His Soft Boy Spot in the Nigerian Music Landscape
We often tend to forget in 2019, when the Nigerian music landscape took a tilt when sugar boy, Joeboy dropped...
Gabbytane Takes Listeners To The Dance Floor With New Single “Bad”
Nigerian sensation Gabbytane drops his latest single ‘Bad,’ a fiery fusion of Dancehall and Soul that’s sure to get you...
Godson TKL Releases Deluxe Version Of “The Grime Is Now”
Fresh off the successful release of “The Grime Is Now EP” which featured the single “I Don’t Wanna”, Abuja-based emerging...
Darkoo Returns To Our Airwaves With Single ‘Disturbing U’ feat. Ayra Starr
This first quarter of the year has been about experiencing different types of unexpected collaborations in the music industry. We...
Harrysong, Camidoh and Majeed Collaborate On Romantic Ballad “Asante”
Harrysong has teamed up with budding star Majeed and Ghanaian sensation Camidoh to release their new romantic ballad “Asante.” The...
The Role of Video Directors in Music Videos As Part of Integral Music Culture
Bulk of recognition goes to artists for making music that is beautiful as well as it is melodious; a lot of...
Super Smash Bros (DJ Duo) Drop “Distance” Featuring Ria Sean
DJ duo Super Smash Bros (Muyi Fre$co and Noma Nomz) release “Distance” featuring Ria Sean, a dance-ready amapiano record built...
The Brilliant Masterpiece Davido Has Crafted in the Form of His New Album, ‘Timeless’
Once you hear ‘shekpe’ in any new track, you just know you’re about to experience the tasty world of Davido’s...
Chinelo’s “Muse” Explores on the Theme of Love & Inspiration
Chinelo has released her newest song, Muse, which explores love and the motivation to seek it out while also delving into...
