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The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign Of Weakness’

The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign Of Weakness’

The team offers our reflections on Burna Boy’s latest

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Odeal’s The Summer That Saved Me’ Is An Ode To Dynamism 

Odeal’s The Summer That Saved Me’ Is An Ode To Dynamism 

‘The Summer That Saved Me’ sounds arguably more eclectic than any other project Odeal has put out in the

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Review: Samthing Soweto’s “Touch is a Move (Good Morning)”

Review: Samthing Soweto’s “Touch is a Move (Good Morning)”

‘Touch Is A Move (Good Morning)’ is a portrait of Soweto journeying in perpetual motion, but always finding his way back to where he...

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Maleek Berry Embraces Rebirth On ‘If Only Love Was Enough’

Maleek Berry Embraces Rebirth On ‘If Only Love Was Enough’

Few weeks after the release of ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ we caught up with Maleek Berry to discuss the journey to his debut...

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Review: Olamide’s ‘Olamide’

Music

The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign Of Weakness’

The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign Of Weakness’

The team offers our reflections on Burna Boy’s latest

Odeal’s The Summer That Saved Me’ Is An Ode To Dynamism 

Odeal’s The Summer That Saved Me’ Is An Ode To Dynamism 

‘The Summer That Saved Me’ sounds arguably more eclectic than any other project Odeal has put out in the

Maleek Berry Embraces Rebirth On ‘If Only Love Was Enough’

Maleek Berry Embraces Rebirth On ‘If Only Love Was Enough’

Few weeks after the release of ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ we caught up with Maleek Berry to discuss the journey to his debut...

uNder Spotlight: Fimi Is Here to Give You What You’ve Been Craving

uNder Spotlight: Fimi Is Here to Give You What You’ve Been Craving

You listen to Fimi and realize quickly: this is a generative force armed with a chameleonic flow layered with wit and rhythm....

Best New Music: TMZY And Yiizi Explore The Motions Of Romance On “Ayawa”

Best New Music: TMZY And Yiizi Explore The Motions Of Romance On “Ayawa”

TMZY and Yiizi’s nimble mastery of melodies, penchant for colourful storytelling, and palpable chemistry are evident on...

A Ranking Of Burna Boy’s Albums 

A Ranking Of Burna Boy’s Albums 

With an eighth album from the African Giant on the horizon, the team at The NATIVE gathered together to rank all the Burna Boy albums....

Interview

Filmmaker Momo Spaine is changing the way Nollywood tells women’s stories

Filmmaker Momo Spaine is changing the way Nollywood tells women’s stories

“I know how to speak to women and I know what they care

Skyla Tylaa Is Taking Off 

Skyla Tylaa Is Taking Off 

For the next phase of her career, Skyla Tylaa is actively working on creating music while entertaining with her exhilarating...

KEMENA FINDS BALANCE

KEMENA FINDS BALANCE

Following the release of '888', Kemena reflects on artistic evolution, self-acceptance, and balancing authenticity and industry...

Art



                 
Anthony Azekwoh Wants To Design A Visual Vocabulary For Nigerian Art 

Anthony Azekwoh Wants To Design A Visual Vocabulary For Nigerian Art 

Anthony Azekwoh’s new exhibition, The Stars I Followed Home, details the story of his career faithfully.



                 
BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD EDITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH GUAP MAGAZINE

BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD EDITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH GUAP MAGAZINE

Celebrating 15 of the most iconic trailblazers, pushing boundaries and transforming culture across West



                 
NCVRD: How Niyi Okeowo and Tife Sonaike Created Rema’s ‘Heis’

NCVRD: How Niyi Okeowo and Tife Sonaike Created Rema’s ‘Heis’

This new logo and sonic exploration are just affirmations of what Rema has always

Best new music



                 
Best New Music: TMZY And Yiizi Explore The Motions Of Romance On “Ayawa”

Best New Music: TMZY And Yiizi Explore The Motions Of Romance On “Ayawa”

TMZY and Yiizi’s nimble mastery of melodies, penchant for colourful storytelling, and palpable chemistry are evident on...



                 
Best New Music: Indi Is Effortlessly Cool On “Over”

Best New Music: Indi Is Effortlessly Cool On “Over”

“Over” is arguably the strongest addition to Indi’s growing discography yet. It’s sexy, cool and...



                 
Best New Music: Amaarae Rings In A New Era On “S.M.O.”

Best New Music: Amaarae Rings In A New Era On “S.M.O.”

A strong opening salvo from what could be one of the best albums from anywhere in the world this

Communities



                 
Notes On Benue: My Country Has An Alternative Stock Exchange that Counts Dead Bodies

Notes On Benue: My Country Has An Alternative Stock Exchange that Counts Dead Bodies

The question now—not just in Benue, but in Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Zamfara, and Borno—is what are these killings...



                 
Gilmore Launches VELUM Studios To Support Digital Creators 

Gilmore Launches VELUM Studios To Support Digital Creators 

Over the next year, the studio plans to develop up to 100 emerging digital storytellers and position them for funding...



                 
Studio monkey shoulder is funding ideas to bring music communities to life

Studio monkey shoulder is funding ideas to bring music communities to life

N20 million up for



                 
Fanti Carnival Returns to Lagos This Easter with a Vibrant Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture

Fanti Carnival Returns to Lagos This Easter with a Vibrant Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture

The historic Fanti Carnival is set to make its grand return on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, bringing the streets of Lagos Island alive...



                 
Vlisco’s “The Garden Of Sisterhood” Campaign Comes To Life in New “MAYANGA” Video

Vlisco’s “The Garden Of Sisterhood” Campaign Comes To Life in New “MAYANGA” Video

A celebration of creativity and cultural



                 
NATIVE PREMIERE: Rigo Kamp Runs Ahead Of The Pack With The Visuals For “Marathon”

NATIVE PREMIERE: Rigo Kamp Runs Ahead Of The Pack With The Visuals For “Marathon”

Rigo Kamp’s Marathon video is an intimate Afro-juju revival that pays homage to Sir Shina Peters and stamps Rigo as a student of...

Culture



                 
Williams Chechet Is Breathing New Life Into Nigerian Visual Storytelling

Williams Chechet Is Breathing New Life Into Nigerian Visual Storytelling

Renowned for his bold Afrofuturistic style, we talk to Williams Chechet about his work and a new collaboration with Glenfiddich....



                 
Notes On Benue: My Country Has An Alternative Stock Exchange that Counts Dead Bodies

Notes On Benue: My Country Has An Alternative Stock Exchange that Counts Dead Bodies

The question now—not just in Benue, but in Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Zamfara, and Borno—is what are these killings...



                 
How Shallipopi Bent Culture To His Will

How Shallipopi Bent Culture To His Will

Shallipopi embodies Street-Pop but when he says, “Worldwide Plutomanians,” it truly is a worldwide phenomenon.

Essentials

Fashion



                 
Vlisco’s “The Garden Of Sisterhood” Campaign Comes To Life in New “MAYANGA” Video

Vlisco’s “The Garden Of Sisterhood” Campaign Comes To Life in New “MAYANGA” Video

A celebration of creativity and cultural



                 
Togo YEYE & VLISCO’s new collaboration is a celebration of Lomé’s thriving creative scene

Togo YEYE & VLISCO’s new collaboration is a celebration of Lomé’s thriving creative scene

Togo YEYE is a community we are building for us by



                 
THIS YEAR’S LAGOS FASHION WEEK BROUGHT THE OCEAN TO THE RUNWAY

THIS YEAR’S LAGOS FASHION WEEK BROUGHT THE OCEAN TO THE RUNWAY

As the city grapples with some of its darkest times, the display of creativity at Lagos Fashion Week highlights the potential for...

Film



                 
Ryan Coogler’s Vision For SINNERS

Ryan Coogler’s Vision For SINNERS

The celebrated filmmaker gives some insight into his new movie,



                 
BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD EDITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH GUAP MAGAZINE

BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD EDITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH GUAP MAGAZINE

Celebrating 15 of the most iconic trailblazers, pushing boundaries and transforming culture across West



                 
AMKMQ and Angel Oduko are Reimagining Ancestral Spirituality in ‘MAGENTA: A Tale of Two Worlds’

AMKMQ and Angel Oduko are Reimagining Ancestral Spirituality in ‘MAGENTA: A Tale of Two Worlds’

"It was an exploration and investigation of our culture as a key."

Politics



                 
Inside The Aftermath Of Ghana’s #StopGalamsey Protests

Inside The Aftermath Of Ghana’s #StopGalamsey Protests

Protesters were arrested enmasse and whisked away to various police stations across the



                 
Gen Z: The Generation That Sparked A NationWide Movement

Gen Z: The Generation That Sparked A NationWide Movement

The liberation of any people depends on who is standing on the front lines of its struggle. For South Africa it was Nelson Mandela and for...



                 
Four Nigerians tell us how the #EndSARS protests influenced their japa plans

Four Nigerians tell us how the #EndSARS protests influenced their japa plans

"The love, and the belief of a better Nigeria died in me. I checked out of

Review



                 
Review: Samthing Soweto’s “Touch is a Move (Good Morning)”

Review: Samthing Soweto’s “Touch is a Move (Good Morning)”

‘Touch Is A Move (Good Morning)’ is a portrait of Soweto journeying in perpetual motion, but always finding his way back to where he...



                 
Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star

Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star

6-tracks shining with conviction and versatility



                 
A 1-Listen Review Of ODUMODUBLVCK’s New Mixtape ‘EZIOKWU’

A 1-Listen Review Of ODUMODUBLVCK’s New Mixtape ‘EZIOKWU’

Featuring Wale, Fireboy DML, Amaarae &

Reviews

Sport

Style

Tech



                 
How Rivet Is Enabling Creatives Track & Manage Fan Engagement Across Social Media

How Rivet Is Enabling Creatives Track & Manage Fan Engagement Across Social Media

Co-founders Anj and Simran let us in on how their platform will eases the content creation process for



                 
Get To Know The New PocketApp by PiggyVest, A Socio-Commerce Platform

Get To Know The New PocketApp by PiggyVest, A Socio-Commerce Platform

How Pocket App is addressing the country's socio-commerce



                 
Inside FaajiApp’s Vision of Curating Worthwhile Experiences

Inside FaajiApp’s Vision of Curating Worthwhile Experiences

A pristine showcase of the importance of tech in African entertainment

The Shuffle

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