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Songs Of The Day: New Music from Maglera Doe Boy, Khai Khalii & more
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Review: Omah Lay’s ‘Boy Alone’
A potential classic made from the sprawling details of youthful
Music

TurnTable Top 100: Bella Shmurda’s “New Born Fela” Debuts On The Top 10
Asake and Fireboy continue to lead the

Psycho YP, Zilla Oaks & Backroad Gee Share New Single, “IC3”
a poignantly brazen and boisterous rap cut
Interview

NATIVE Premiere: Teezee’s New Video For “DRKSKN” Is A Love Letter To Lagos
Capturing Lagos in its full

Inside FaajiApp’s Vision of Curating Worthwhile Experiences
A pristine showcase of the importance of tech in African entertainment
Art

NATIVE Exclusive: Nissi Ogulu is a multidisciplinary star
"I want to represent Africans in a positive light and give people the chance to really see more about the

Francis Kéré makes history as the first African to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize
For showing “the power of materiality rooted in
Best new music

Best New Music: Alpha Ojini & Odumodublvck Are Riotous On “Vigilante Bop”
a thrilling record inundated with pop culture references

Best New Music: Fireboy DML’s “Ashawo” is a relatable tale about modern relationships
"I’m ready to come out to play. I’m ready to step into my superstar

Best New Music: Lirase makes life’s uncertainty sound hopeful on “Don’t Know”
The Ghanaian singer-songwriter offers defiant hope
Communities

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Here's what's going on across the

What’s Going On: Uganda Suspends LGBT NGO, Nigerian Students Association Move To Impeach President & More
notable headlines from around the

EbonyLife’s ‘Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman’ Is Set To Premiere At The Toronto International Film Festival Next Month
Set to premiere on September
Culture

Google Africa’s New Documentary Celebrates The Vibrancy of the Alte Scene
a nuanced exploration of a growing art

In Celebration Of Biyi Bandele, A Master of Storytelling
A fine storyteller whose humanity enriched his wide-ranging works

“I bought it for Instagram”: How the iPhone has become increasingly sought after by young Nigerians
A prime symbol of cool for its aesthetic
Essentials

Essentials: TAR1Q Begins His Music Journey With Debut EP ‘Son Of The Moon’
a firm effort by an artist who is ready to begin his musical

Essentials: Big Yasa opens a new chapter with ‘Biggs’ EP
A young rap star writing his legacy one quotable bar at a

Essentials: Jakk Quill rips through beats on new EP, ‘Finding Flows’
A forthright display of technical
Film

In Celebration Of Biyi Bandele, A Master of Storytelling
A fine storyteller whose humanity enriched his wide-ranging works

AV Club: Exploring The Poignant Appeal of South African Films
providing contextual reflection of the nation's social and political evolution.
Politics

What’s Going On: William Ruto Wins Kenya’s Presidential Poll, Fire Outbreak In Egypt & More
Here's what's going on across the

What’s Going On: Violent clash in Sudan, Marburg Virus In Ghana & More
notable headlines from around the
Reviews

Essentials: Kojey Radical is contemplative & triumphant on his debut LP, ‘Reason to Smile’
With features from Masego, Tiana Major9, Knucks, and

Essentials: Chimzy’s ‘Insomnia’ Is A Worthy Showcase of His Growth
Chimzy is back with his 3rd EP 'INSOMNIA'
Sport

What’s Going On: Ghana’s inflation crisis, jailbreak near Nigeria’s capital city & more
Important headlines from across

What’s Going On: Persistent Power Cuts In South Africa, 2023 AFCON Postponed & More
Notable headlines from across the continent

What’s Going On: Gunmen raid in Nigeria, criminal charges against former Guinea president & more
Notable headlines from around
Style

NATIVE Exclusive: Adémidé Udoma wants to be Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
The designer and creative director discusses the importance of time and

NATIVE Exclusive: Following his break in comedy, Justin Ugonna Is Looking To Conquer The Fashion World
"I just want people to feel like part of a
The Shuffle

The Shuffle: How Da Trybe left a reverential Nigerian music moment with “Oya”
A rap cypher formatted for pop

Revisiting Faze’s ‘Independent’, An Endlessly Intriguing Album
A seminal project which means a whole lot more than that for this writer