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Songs of the Day: New Music From Mayorkun, Ruger, Young Jonn & more

Songs of the Day: New Music From Mayorkun, Ruger, Young Jonn & more

Dig in and get on some weekend

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

Our first impressions of BOJ’s new album, ‘Gbagada Express’

Our first impressions of BOJ’s new album, ‘Gbagada Express’

Reactions to the star-studded, solo sophomore

A 1-listen review of Terri’s new EP, ‘In Transit’

A 1-listen review of Terri’s new EP, ‘In Transit’

one of Nigerian pop’s rising

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

Four takeaways from the inaugural Billboard Afrobeats chart

Four takeaways from the inaugural Billboard Afrobeats chart

Amidst the excitement, there's some insightful points to look

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Wizkid, Kwesi Arthur, Nandy and More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Wizkid, Kwesi Arthur, Nandy and More

add these to your mid-week rotation.

TurnTable Top 50: Asa’s “IDG” Debuts On The Top Ten This Week

TurnTable Top 50: Asa’s “IDG” Debuts On The Top Ten This Week

Asa makes her top ten

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Darkoo, Black Sherif, Dice Ailes & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Darkoo, Black Sherif, Dice Ailes & More

New music for the

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Shasimone, Adekunle Gold, Ycee & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Shasimone, Adekunle Gold, Ycee & More

All the best music from around the continent

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

Remembering Virgil Abloh: A creative dreamer beyond words

Remembering Virgil Abloh: A creative dreamer beyond words

In Loving Memory of

Our Reactions To The Nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards

Our Reactions To The Nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards

Wizkid, Tems and more earn

Hot Takes: Stan Culture In Nigeria, Astroworld Fest, Ciara’s Prayer & More

Hot Takes: Stan Culture In Nigeria, Astroworld Fest, Ciara’s Prayer & More

all the hottest

1-Listen Review: Juls’ debut album, ‘Sounds of My World’

1-Listen Review: Juls’ debut album, ‘Sounds of My World’

An expansive and singular paean to contemporary music in Africa and the

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Bella Shmurda, Johnny Drille, Bella Alubo & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Bella Shmurda, Johnny Drille, Bella Alubo & More

Update your

Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition’ is finally here

Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition’ is finally here

featuring Buju, Ppriime and Tay

All We Need To Know About Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos – Deluxe’

All We Need To Know About Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos – Deluxe’

Album Of The