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How Parents Play A Lifelong Role In The Mental Health Of Young Nigerians

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

New Music Friday: New Projects From ODUMODUBLVCK, Nissi, Daliwonga & More

New Music Friday: New Projects From ODUMODUBLVCK, Nissi, Daliwonga & More

A collection of new projects to check out

Best New Music: On “Sote,” DanDizzy & Falz Merge Their Colourful Vision for Rap

Best New Music: On “Sote,” DanDizzy & Falz Merge Their Colourful Vision for Rap

A thrilling performance from two of the most accessible lyricists

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Victony, Kojo Cue, Obongjayar & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Victony, Kojo Cue, Obongjayar & More

New tunes to carry you through the

AV Club: Exploring The Humane, Cinematic Excellence of CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’

AV Club: Exploring The Humane, Cinematic Excellence of CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’

The Sundance-winning film is a masterclass in evoking atmosphere, and in time, can become an influential moment for Nigerian...

New Music Friday: New Projects From Lady Donli, Kemena, Makhadzi & More

New Music Friday: New Projects From Lady Donli, Kemena, Makhadzi & More

Brilliant projects to soundtrack your

NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel

NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel

The Street Hop savant continues to reach deeper into his storytelling

The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death

The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death

A week of allegations, peaceful protests and nationwide calls for justice for the fallen

NATIVE Exclusive: ITUA Wants To Heal The World

NATIVE Exclusive: ITUA Wants To Heal The World

Mental and social preoccupations play a huge role in the Dutch-Nigerian artist's

A 1-Listen Review Of Juls’ New EP, ‘PALMWINE DIARIES VOL. 1’

A 1-Listen Review Of Juls’ New EP, ‘PALMWINE DIARIES VOL. 1’

A forward-leaning interpretation of the Highlife-indebted

Best New Music: Patoranking & Victony Are A Delectable Pairing On “Babylon”

Best New Music: Patoranking & Victony Are A Delectable Pairing On “Babylon”

a searing standout from the Dancehall veteran's fourth album, 'World Best'

How Kwesi Arthur’s Feature On ‘Top Boy’ Emboldens His Storytelling Ethos

How Kwesi Arthur’s Feature On ‘Top Boy’ Emboldens His Storytelling Ethos

The artist has long championed young Ghanaian experiences and now it's taking him

New Music Friday: Projects From Balloranking, Oladapo & More

New Music Friday: Projects From Balloranking, Oladapo & More

A light day but essential releases

Essentials: Majeeed Offers Poignant Reflections On ‘Cheers To Life’

Essentials: Majeeed Offers Poignant Reflections On ‘Cheers To Life’

The singer continues to prove his immense potential

NATIVE Exclusive: How Patoranking Became The ‘World Best’

NATIVE Exclusive: How Patoranking Became The ‘World Best’

the veteran Dancehall artist speaks about connecting the world through music

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Juls, Pheelz, Kold AF & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Juls, Pheelz, Kold AF & More

new tracks to get into this mid week

A 1-Listen Review Of Khaid’s New EP, ‘Emotions’

A 1-Listen Review Of Khaid’s New EP, ‘Emotions’

a purposeful offering from one of afropop's most promising stars

Kayode Wants To Tell Emotive Stories Through Music

Kayode Wants To Tell Emotive Stories Through Music

the Lagos-based singer charts his ascendant journey

Teni Shares Her Second Single Of The Year, “Lanke”

Teni Shares Her Second Single Of The Year, “Lanke”

a breezy record about finding strength amidst troubled times

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Show Dem Camp, E.L, Muthaka & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Show Dem Camp, E.L, Muthaka & More

some new great songs to check out

NATIVE Exclusive: Bobo Omotayo’s Multidimensional Vision of Fuji

NATIVE Exclusive: Bobo Omotayo’s Multidimensional Vision of Fuji

Taking the thrilling, complex story of a storied genre and culture to the