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New Music Friday: New Projects from Amaarae, Tay Iwar, Bloody Civilian & more
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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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Amaarae is primed for another show of artistic brilliance with ‘Fountain Baby’
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Review: Suté Iwar’s ‘Ultralight’
The Nigerian artist prioritises honest reflection on his latest
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New Music Friday: New Projects from Amaarae, Tay Iwar, Bloody Civilian & more
7 must-hear projects from this week's packed



A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’
An accomplished collection that matches up to the work of anyone



Amaarae is primed for another show of artistic brilliance with ‘Fountain Baby’
Listeners quickly learnt that in the songs of Amaarae, the woman is


Watch the Cruel Santino-directed video for ODUMODUBLVCK’s “DOG EAT DOG II”
Cruel Santino's talent as an auteur


NATIVE Selects: New Music From Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, CKay & More
some exciting new songs to get into



Track-By-Track: Wande Coal Breaks Down His New Album, ‘Legend Or No Legend’
an entry into Wande Coal's
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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
"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
a meeting point for the Black/African community across the
Art


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
Including a euphoric desert blues album, a raucous eco-punk affair, a spiritual jazz odyssey and
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Best New Music: BOJ’s “Foreigner” is a testament to his dazzling decade long career
The self-assured opener to 'Gbagada Express Vol 2: Moving


Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK
A masterful arrangement that emboldens the singer's sophomore album


Best New Music: Young Jonn Reinforces His Hit-Making Abilities On “Aquafina”
the singer-producer is in the right
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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
Pro-democracy agitations and in-fighting between two powerful, power-crazed
Culture


The significance of Rema’s tour of India
An expansion of a cross-cultural relationship that stretches back decades
Essentials


Essentials: Jaywillz Captures The Pleasures Of Love On ‘Pretty Inside’
a formidable body of work from the growing


Essentials: ENNY Is Reflective & Triumphant On Sophomore EP ‘We Go Again’
ENNY is honest, conflicted but
Fashion


Join Momo Hassan-Odukale at the Chanel Métiers d’art show in Dakar
Dressed in Abiola Olusola & Nyosi
Film



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


Nigerian Music To The World – Through Hollywood
the connections between the Nigerian music and film industries are
Politics



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
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
Targeted violence that endangers people for being who they
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A 1-Listen Review Of Bella Shmurda’s Debut Album ‘Hypertension’
the Nigerian singer's anticipated debut
Sport


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


Farai London unveils its dazzling summer collection with British-Nigerian influencer, Uche Natori
Mark your calendars: 30th
Tech


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


Inside FaajiApp’s Vision of Curating Worthwhile Experiences
A pristine showcase of the importance of tech in African entertainment
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The Shuffle: “E Ma S’eka” proves Bola Johnson deserves more reverence in the Nigerian music canon
The sample behind the latest Smino & J. Cole


Revisiting Olamide’s ‘YBNL’, the album turned street-defining movement
More than the title of a cult classic


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


How Lupita Nyong’o and other women reopened the global issue of men like Harvey Weinstein
Speaking out against all the