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NATIVE Staff Picks: 20 Songs That Defined Afropop In 2022

NATIVE Staff Picks: 20 Songs That Defined Afropop In 2022

Featuring classics from Asake, Kabza De Small, Sampa the Great &

The official soundtrack for ‘Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever’ is almost here

The official soundtrack for ‘Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever’ is almost here

CKay, Rema, Burna Boy and

Blaqbonez Is A Skilled Auteur In New Video For “Back In Uni”

Blaqbonez Is A Skilled Auteur In New Video For “Back In Uni”

Blaqbonez imitates the hottest Afropop acts this

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Mafikizolo & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Mafikizolo & More

new releases for the new

Burna Boy, Naira Marley & The Case For National Identity

Burna Boy, Naira Marley & The Case For National Identity

“I do not identify with any country. I identify with the world in the

We spoke to some Burna Boy fans about ‘African Giant’

We spoke to some Burna Boy fans about ‘African Giant’

The album is 3 years old

Burna Boy’s New Album ‘Love, Damini’ Is Finally Here

Burna Boy’s New Album ‘Love, Damini’ Is Finally Here

Features J Hus, Kehlani, Ladysmith Black Mambazo &

How Important Have Live Performances Become For Nigerian Pop?

How Important Have Live Performances Become For Nigerian Pop?

Taking Nigerian Pop worldwide transcends creating hit

Asake, Burna Boy & the trend of anthemic choruses across Nigerian Pop

Asake, Burna Boy & the trend of anthemic choruses across Nigerian Pop

One of 2022's longstanding

After Breakfast, what happens next?

After Breakfast, what happens next?

how to navigate a generation of

TurnTable Top 50: Five new songs debut in this week’s top ten

TurnTable Top 50: Five new songs debut in this week’s top ten

Asake, Burna Boy & more lead the

Nigerian pop is global, but it isn’t exempt from the corrupting effects of home

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

Burna Boy’s “Last Last” Begins The Journey To ‘Love, Damini’

Burna Boy’s “Last Last” Begins The Journey To ‘Love, Damini’

a riveting song about

After conquering all frontiers, what stories will Burna Boy tell on ‘Love, Damini’?

After conquering all frontiers, what stories will Burna Boy tell on ‘Love, Damini’?

The makings of a triumphant, victory lap album are in front of

At this point, Afropop should be looking beyond the Grammys

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

TurnTable Top 50: Asake ascends to No. 1 after Burna Boy-assisted “Sungba (Remix)”

TurnTable Top 50: Asake ascends to No. 1 after Burna Boy-assisted “Sungba (Remix)”

The third artist to score multiple chart toppers from a

Best New Music: Burna Boy Breathes New Life Into Asake’s Hit Single, “Sungba”

Best New Music: Burna Boy Breathes New Life Into Asake’s Hit Single, “Sungba”

Another No. 1 for

TurnTable Top 50: Skiibii’s “Baddest Boy Remix” Debuts At No.1

TurnTable Top 50: Skiibii’s “Baddest Boy Remix” Debuts At No.1

Skiibii earns his first entry on the

Afropop revolves around Nigeria, for better or worse

Afropop revolves around Nigeria, for better or worse

Afropop's most recognisable hotspot must grapple with its

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked

Featuring talented directors including Paul Ward, Odunsi The Engine &

Burna Boy and Wizkid Combine on Year-Ending “B.d’Or”

Burna Boy and Wizkid Combine on Year-Ending “B.d’Or”

Burna Boy and Wizkid Reunite on the P2J-produced year-ending