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Burna Boy, Naira Marley & The Case For National Identity
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Burna Boy’s New Album ‘Love, Damini’ Is Finally Here
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How Important Have Live Performances Become For Nigerian Pop?
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Nigerian pop is global, but it isn’t exempt from the corrupting effects of home
An environment that can’t properly sustain its music is a net

After conquering all frontiers, what stories will Burna Boy tell on ‘Love, Damini’?
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At this point, Afropop should be looking beyond the Grammys
The greatest chance Afropop stands at not being a temporary global fad, is by looking

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The third artist to score multiple chart toppers from a

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