Edwin Okolo
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Nova is torn by the ambivalence of an unrepentant lover on “Heartless”
No silver linings to this love
AV Club: Joseph Nti’s “Off The Top” doesn’t take itself too seriously and therein lies its magic
A successful pivot to video.
Dusten Truce raids his vault, blesses us with “The Recession”
A few sexist as fuck verses, but otherwise
Going for the Ake Festival this year? These are some of the guest speakers we’re excited to see
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PSA: Our histories and cultures are not a gag for you to get some internet attention
On that Bollylomo
Boogey dissects the Nigerian dream on “No country for dreamers”
The Nigerian dream, exposed for the nightmare it really is.
Essentials: Joyce Olong’s “Merci Beaute” is excellent, heartfelt storytelling
A triumph for New Age songwriting.
Best New Music: Jeff Akoh’s “Shokolokobangoshe” satire and showmanship all wrapped in a neat package
Destined for the big
Sute Iwar’s “Girl Like You” continues his exploration of 90’s hiphop tropes
Sute Iwar is looking for a girl like
“No More” is existential musing according to Johnson IP and PsychoYP
Never throught you'd see brevity be a perk in rap.
