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New Music Friday: New Projects from Amaarae, Tay Iwar, Bloody Civilian & more

New Music Friday: New Projects from Amaarae, Tay Iwar, Bloody Civilian & more

7 must-hear projects from this week's packed

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A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’

A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’

An accomplished collection that matches up to the work of anyone

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The NATIVE Presents NATIVE NOW!: Davido, Back & Triumphant

The NATIVE Presents NATIVE NOW!: Davido, Back & Triumphant

The momentous return of

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Amaarae is primed for another show of artistic brilliance with ‘Fountain Baby’

Amaarae is primed for another show of artistic brilliance with ‘Fountain Baby’

Listeners quickly learnt that in the songs of Amaarae, the woman is

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Review: Suté Iwar’s ‘Ultralight’

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Track-By-Track: Wande Coal Breaks Down His New Album, ‘Legend Or No Legend’

Track-By-Track: Wande Coal Breaks Down His New Album, ‘Legend Or No Legend’

an entry into Wande Coal's

Interview: Dare Olaitan Talks About Ile Owo & Nigerian Filmmaking

Interview: Dare Olaitan Talks About Ile Owo & Nigerian Filmmaking

"all films are made for different reasons, depending on the filmmaker and the story they’re trying to

NATIVE Exclusive: DLT’s legacy creating wholesome Black experiences

NATIVE Exclusive: DLT’s legacy creating wholesome Black experiences

a meeting point for the Black/African community across the

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Kwame Brathwaite, Photographer and Advocate of Black Culture Dies At 85

Kwame Brathwaite, Photographer and Advocate of Black Culture Dies At 85

an anchor for new forms of



                 
For The Girls: Faridah Folawiyo is making Black art accessible, one exhibition at a time

For The Girls: Faridah Folawiyo is making Black art accessible, one exhibition at a time

"We think about how to create safe spaces of community and fun for



                 
The Best Album Covers Of 2022, Ranked

The Best Album Covers Of 2022, Ranked

Including a euphoric desert blues album, a raucous eco-punk affair, a spiritual jazz odyssey and

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The significance of Rema’s tour of India

The significance of Rema’s tour of India

An expansion of a cross-cultural relationship that stretches back decades



                 
Femme Fest’s all-female lineup returns to Lagos this weekend

Femme Fest’s all-female lineup returns to Lagos this weekend

Save the date: March



                 
8 Essential Books To Read This Women’s History Month

8 Essential Books To Read This Women’s History Month

from Flora Nwapa, Warsan Shire, Bessie Head &

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Interview: Dare Olaitan Talks About Ile Owo & Nigerian Filmmaking

Interview: Dare Olaitan Talks About Ile Owo & Nigerian Filmmaking

"all films are made for different reasons, depending on the filmmaker and the story they’re trying to



                 
Five Takeaways From The 2023 AMVCAs

Five Takeaways From The 2023 AMVCAs

The good, the bad & the



                 
Nigerian Music To The World – Through Hollywood

Nigerian Music To The World – Through Hollywood

the connections between the Nigerian music and film industries are

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What’s Going On: Internet Restrictions in Senegal, Suspended Strike in Nigeria & More

What’s Going On: Internet Restrictions in Senegal, Suspended Strike in Nigeria & More

Important political headlines from across



                 
What’s Going On Special: Everything we know so far about the conflict in Sudan

What’s Going On Special: Everything we know so far about the conflict in Sudan

Pro-democracy agitations and in-fighting between two powerful, power-crazed



                 
What’s Going On Special: The Cruelty of Uganda’s new anti-gay laws

What’s Going On Special: The Cruelty of Uganda’s new anti-gay laws

Targeted violence that endangers people for being who they

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First NBA Academy Showcase In Africa To Be Held In Senegal

First NBA Academy Showcase In Africa To Be Held In Senegal

the inaugural showcase for NBA's young prospects



                 
A Look Back At Odumodublvck’s Best Football References

A Look Back At Odumodublvck’s Best Football References

The rapper's fascination with football enlivens his bars



                 
NATIVE Exclusive: Gbemisola Abudu wants to strengthen basketball & the NBA as a cultural force in Nigeria

NATIVE Exclusive: Gbemisola Abudu wants to strengthen basketball & the NBA as a cultural force in Nigeria

Grassroots developments, access to high level basketball games and more lofty

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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

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