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14 Projects The NATIVE is looking forward to in 2023
Featuring anticipated projects from Davido, Tems, Sauti Sol &

Best New Music: Kelechief & Amaarae’s intoxicating new single “Fine Wine”
Ahead of the American-Nigerian's coming album,

Burna Boy, Naira Marley & The Case For National Identity
“I do not identify with any country. I identify with the world in the

Our first impressions of BOJ’s new album, ‘Gbagada Express’
Reactions to the star-studded, solo sophomore

Royalties, Publishing & The Realities of the Music Business
"Music is a creative product, with its own specific

Identify: Asa returned home and turned in her brightest-sounding album yet
Largely produced by P.Priime, and featuring Wizkid, Amaarae & the

Afropop revolves around Nigeria, for better or worse
Afropop's most recognisable hotspot must grapple with its

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked
Featuring talented directors including Paul Ward, Odunsi The Engine &

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global
Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained

WurlD’s features Amaarae and Erica Banks “Bossy Part II”
Bringing a variety of flavours to the groovy

Songs of the Day Special: 10 standout tracks from the last two weeks
Featuring cuts from Ladipoe, Blaqbonez, Sarkodie, Merry-Lynn, and

Amaarae and Moliy party with the bad bitches in the video for “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY”
Sad Gurlz really do love