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Review: Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’
An excellent example of the singer’s mastery of sound and intent despite his fixation on endless
Music
Best New Music: Una Rams makes a compelling declaration of love on “ilikeyou”
a compelling declaration of love in modern relationships
Tyla’s Transparency about her health is Refreshing
ultimately, some things are more important than others and Tyla's health is top priority
Audio Girl Africa launches Produc-HER bootcamp in Lagos
bridging the gender gap in the creative industry
Interview
Identify: FromJerome is embracing the present of being a new, growing artist
The London-raised, Nigerian-Grenadian singer discusses Bryson Tiller's influence & perfecting his
NATIVE Exclusive: In Conversation With Dennis Osadebe & Gbemisola Abudu About NBA Meets Art
" understands basketball and really understands the DNA of the
Interview: Not3s is connecting Nigeria and the UK with his music
“Son of the soil refers to my son, me being a son, and the sun within the
Art
NATIVE Exclusive: In Conversation With Dennis Osadebe & Gbemisola Abudu About NBA Meets Art
" understands basketball and really understands the DNA of the
Presenting the second edition of BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA in collaboration with Guap Magazine
Featuring Blessing Ewona, Kelvin Doe & more emerging voices shaping the future of our
NCVRD: How Olaolu Slawn created Odumodublvck’s ‘EZIOKWU’
"Eziokwu means hefty as far as I’m concerned. Undeniable, hefty and very
Best new music
Best New Music: Blinky Bill mines inspiration from the old on the rap banger, “Boss”
A standout off his new album, 'We Cut Keys
Best New Music: Lojay and Olamide are a captivating pairing on new single, “Arizona”
a masterstroke in
Best New Music: Brazy furthers her dance and rap fusions with the self-assured and sexy “OMG”
Regardless of whatever she’s rapping over, Brazy’s sureness is her
Communities
The important history of Nigeria and South Africa’s relationship in African football
It's not a rivalry but there's some depth to
“No Gree for Anybody” is a perfect reflection of the current Nigerian experience
“You wan gree? If you like,
Ibadan residents are recovering from a deadly blast
Caused by a storage of illegal mining equipment and
Armed attackers raid communities in Plateau state amidst last year’s Christmas preparations
How you can help displaced and injured
Culture
Presenting the second edition of BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA in collaboration with Guap Magazine
Featuring Blessing Ewona, Kelvin Doe & more emerging voices shaping the future of our
How Parents Play A Lifelong Role In The Mental Health Of Young Nigerians
A recurring conversation that deserves to be explored with sufficient depth and
In conversation with Fu’ad Lawal, who’s intent on digitising Nigerian history
The 'Archivi.ng' founder discusses his vision for cultural and historical
Essentials
Essentials: Majeeed Offers Poignant Reflections On ‘Cheers To Life’
The singer continues to prove his immense potential
Fashion
Presenting the second edition of BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA in collaboration with Guap Magazine
Featuring Blessing Ewona, Kelvin Doe & more emerging voices shaping the future of our
Here’s why Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Spring 2024 Collection left a sour trail
A dive into why some of the looks lacked nuance and
Film
‘Ugo: A Homecoming Story’ is a heart-warming portrayal of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first time in Nigeria
“I know I am Nigerian but you gotta go
NATIVE Exclusive: Muyiwa Awosika’s ‘Harmattan’ is a gripping tale about survival
“Everything about this film had to be super
NATIVE Exclusive: How Editi Effiong’s beliefs and curiosity netted him a blockbuster
"I think storytelling is very important. If we do not tell our stories, we lose
Politics
Four Nigerians tell us how the #EndSARS protests influenced their japa plans
"The love, and the belief of a better Nigeria died in me. I checked out of
How George Weah came to be known as Liberia’s man of the people
As he seeks re-election in a few days, the incumbent president's popularity is doing the heavy
What’s Going On: Nigerian Labour Congress starts warning strike, Gabon’s new head of state & more
News headlines from Nigeria, Gabon and South
Review
Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star
6-tracks shining with conviction and versatility
AV Club: ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ Explores Indigenous Stories Through Short Films
rich in storytelling & feminist
Reviews
A 1-Listen Review Of Bella Shmurda’s Debut Album ‘Hypertension’
the Nigerian singer's anticipated debut
Sport
The important history of Nigeria and South Africa’s relationship in African football
It's not a rivalry but there's some depth to
‘Ugo: A Homecoming Story’ is a heart-warming portrayal of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first time in Nigeria
“I know I am Nigerian but you gotta go
Style
Farai London unveils its dazzling summer collection with British-Nigerian influencer, Uche Natori
Mark your calendars: 30th
Tech
How Rivet Is Enabling Creatives Track & Manage Fan Engagement Across Social Media
Co-founders Anj and Simran let us in on how their platform will eases the content creation process for
Get To Know The New PocketApp by PiggyVest, A Socio-Commerce Platform
How Pocket App is addressing the country's socio-commerce
Inside FaajiApp’s Vision of Curating Worthwhile Experiences
A pristine showcase of the importance of tech in African entertainment
The Shuffle
The Shuffle: Odunsi (The Engine) & RAYE bring their seductive charm to “Tipsy”
the duo we didn't know we needed
The Shuffle: “E Ma S’eka” proves Bola Johnson deserves more reverence in the Nigerian music canon
The sample behind the latest Smino & J. Cole
Revisiting Olamide’s ‘YBNL’, the album turned street-defining movement
More than the title of a cult classic
Viral
How Lupita Nyong’o and other women reopened the global issue of men like Harvey Weinstein
Speaking out against all the