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.
Up Close and Personal: What Music Means to Zed1st
Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria’s central social state, Zed1st spent his infancy surrounded by captivating Western pop tunes, Fuji music,...
District234’s Top 5 Albums of 2022
We must recognize the efforts put in by musicians to create alluring music for the entire year 2022, solely for...
Once Upon The Rap Culture
It takes courage for us to assume that the rap scene in Nigerian music is still as secure as it...
There’s a Fault in Zinoleesky’s New EP; “Grit & Lust”
Grit & Lust by Zinoleesky has a fault, and that fault is that the EP is packed succinctly and briefly while being...
Unveiling Runtown’s Masterful New Album ‘Signs’; A Look Into the Soundgod’s Mind
Runtown was speaking the truth when he identified himself as Soundgod. The artist has honed his sound to be esoteric...
Smada Features King Perry and Toyé in “Ye Anthem”
Newly signed Native Records act Smada makes his label debut with the highly anticipated ‘Ye Anthem’ (following months of snippets)....
Peruzzi and Fiokee Collaborate With Lucianne On ‘Te Amo’ Remix
After the success of the original ‘Te Amo’ single, which broke into the Top 40 in several music charts around...
The Gospel of Ajebo Hustlers in ‘Bad Boy Etiquette 101’
Ajebo Hustlers are one of the most popular contemporary musical duos present in the Nigerian music scene today, just like...
April Maey’s Airplane Mode EP is a fresh frontier
April Maey is a singer, songwriter and performer who lives in Ghent, Belgium. Her soul is rooted in Alternative Rhythm...
A Review of Mavin Records’ Captivating Album – “Chapter X”
The ever-vibrant Mavin Records released Overloading (Overdose), sending the entire nation of Nigeria into a frenzy. It combined the opulent vocals of...
