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.
Namibian Rap Sensation Lioness Unveils Her Highly Anticipated New Album ‘If Not In This Life’
Namibian rap sensation LIONESS returns with her highly anticipated third studio album titled IF NOT IN THIS LIFE. The album...
Soul Marley and Korda Blakka Unveil New Single titled Overthinking
Soul Marley and Korda Blakka, two rising stars in the music industry, have come together for their highly anticipated new...
Ghanaian Rap Icon M.anifest Collaborates With Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea and the Cavemen. On New Single ‘Puff Puff’
Award-winning Ghanaian musician and Africa’s most innovative hip-hop artist M.ANIFEST has teamed up with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea...
E.L and AratheJay kick it off with ‘DELILAH’ in striking new video
Fresh off an explosive BAR 7 show, award-winning rapper E.L has unveiled a new visual from his recently released “BAR...
Rising Star Cowater Unveils Debut EP “101”
Hailing from Warri, Delta State, and now making waves in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Cowater (born Fidelis Ogbe) is...
UK-Based Afrobeats Sensation Oshamo Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut EP ‘First of My Kind’
After the massive viral success of his ‘Life of the Party’ single to start the year, and the critical acclaim...
Afrofusion Rising Star Minz Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘By Any Minz’
BY ANY MINZ is the eagerly anticipated debut album from chart-topping afrofusion sensation MINZ. The album comes on the back...
The Lost Art of Music Storytelling: What Went Wrong?
Do you remember the time when music was an entirely different concept — when it followed a theme, had lyrics...
BrianKing Gets Listeners In The ‘Mood’ With Sultry Vocals On Latest Release
Highly skilled and sultry-singing artiste, BrianKing is officially out with a new erotic song dubbed “Mood” that explores desire, intimacy,...
Nigerian Rap Icon Phyno and UK Rap Star Arrdee Link Up for Cross-Cultural Dialogue on ‘Time of My Life’
Award-winning Nigerian rap icon PHYNO returns to the spotlight with his brand single ‘TIME OF MY LIFE’ featuring platinum-selling UK...
