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.
Inside Uncle K (Lemon Chase): Kizz Daniel’s Finest Return Yet
Writer’s Note: I went from liking Kizz Daniel’s music once, to not being particularly enthusiastic about it, and now, to...
“How I Want It” Finds Anabel Rose at Her Most Confident and Intimate
Love isn’t always delicate or coy — sometimes, it’s fierce, consuming, and deliberately honest. That’s the side of love Ghanaian-Filipino...
Davido’s 5ive Is a Solid Groove, Not a Grand Statement
Davido’s 5ive arrives cloaked in significance. It was positioned as a landmark moment in his career—a reflective chapter, a coronation,...
14 Dance Moves That Defines the Nigerian Afrobeats Era
Afrobeats didn’t just creep onto the global stage—it danced its way in. One thing that’s always been part of Afrobeats...
Mēl, Stella Sena & Kim of Diamonds Breakfree on “Thamanga”
Off the back of her debut project “For Melanin Girlies,” Ghanaian producer and multi-instrumentalist Mēl returns with her first single...
10 Inspiring Songs by Nigerian Women About Female Empowerment
Nigerian women, aside from redefining the dominance of women in the music industry, also know how to exercise their innate...
BLVCKBOYSGNS Makes His Artistry Debut with Electrifying Single, “Nitori”
A fresh new voice has arrived on the Afrobeats scene, BLVCKBOYSGNS, and he has madehis official debut with the highly...
99PHACES Embrace Love in New Song Melody
Off the back of their collaborative single with Iyke Parker and Leonardoddj on fan favourite single “Pain and Pleasure”, Ghanaian...
Korede Bello Rounds Off February With Double Single Release: “Tiny Drops” and “Make Me”
Korede Bello, the acclaimed artist behind numerous hit songs, is set to make his birthday celebration on February 28th extra...
Lojay’s “Somebody Like You”: A Heartfelt Anthem of Love, Heartbreak, and Healing
Internationally acclaimed Afrobeats singer-songwriter Lojay returns with a captivating new single, “Somebody Like You,” produced by Grammy-nominated Sarz. This laidback...
