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.
Discovering the Musical Masterpiece That Is Cavemen’s Highlife Music
When a Twitter user declared that “the cavemen make really terrible music and their constant attempt at highlife is a mockery of the genre,” the...
The Many Faces of Don Jazzy; A Look at the Producer’s Evolving Music Record Label
With his music record label evolving from Mo’Hits to Supreme Mavin Dynasty to Mavin Record throughout the course of his more...
Odumodublvck’s New Single ‘Picanto’ Is a Neon-Lit Masterpiece
The music of Odumodublvck is rooted in real life experience, leaning toward a fearless momentum and conjuring ferocity. His music...
Dice Ailes, Tiwa Savage Star In Eye-Catchy Music Video For “Hold Me”
“Hold Me” is off Dice Ailes’ debut EP, Ladies First. The track ushered in expectations for the release of his first-ever...
From Music to Nostalgia ; How Azanti’s “Heart Parts & Nostalgia” will Make You Feel
The variety of Azanti’s music will not be restricted, and we will not put him in a musical corner by...
‘Teslim: The Energy Still Lives In Me’ – A Mirrored Representation of Vector’s Reality
Everyone adores Vector; even if you’re not a die-hard fan, you have to admit that his rap music is beautiful...
GuiltyBeatz and Joey B reconnect for energizing Amapiano cut ‘Little Bit’
Grammy-nominated producer and internationally recognized DJ, GuiltyBeatz reconnects with fellow Ghanaian artist, Joey B for the December anthem ‘Little Bit....
Tomi Thomas Delivers Striking Live Performance For “Waiting” Off The Hopeless Romantic EP
Tomi Thomas premieres a striking visual performance for “Waiting,” a track off his 2021 EP, Hopeless Romantic. The video builds...
An Interview with Adam Srae
Adam Srae, a 24-year-old singer and songwriter from Edo state, Nigeria is ready to announce his emergence on the scape...
More Love, Less Ego—Wizkid’s Fifth Studio Release, Vocal Dexterity, Love Showcase and Merchant of Melodies
Wizkid’s new mantra is to make music that flows naturally and has easy melodies. Since releasing Sounds From The Other Side,...
