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![Essentials: Zamir’s debut album, ‘XXIII’ packs a few heavy punches](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Zamir-XXIII-1.jpg)
Essentials: Zamir’s debut album, ‘XXIII’ packs a few heavy punches
Reminds everyone of his lustrous lyrical abilities, while showcasing his newfound
![Thirsty Worldwide set to hold debut Thirstynalia event this December](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Thirstynalia-1.jpg)
Thirsty Worldwide set to hold debut Thirstynalia event this December
save the date y'all, it's thirsty szn
![Waje taps Yemi Alade for new single “I’m Available”: Listen](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Waje-Yemi-1-1.jpg)
Waje taps Yemi Alade for new single “I’m Available”: Listen
the third single from Waje in anticipation of her third
![6 videos you should see this week](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6-vidoes-you-should-see-this-week-1.jpg)
6 videos you should see this week
All the gorey, energetic and fun music performance you need to get through this
![LaSauce features Davido and Emtee on “Shine”, off her debut album, ‘Broken Lipstick’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LaSauce-Davido-Emtee-Shine-1.jpg)
LaSauce features Davido and Emtee on “Shine”, off her debut album, ‘Broken Lipstick’
Davido sprinkles Afropop glitz all over SA's trap
![Paradise Motel is hopeful for a future that may never come on new single, “Love and Guidance”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Paradise-Motel-Love-Guidance-1.jpg)
Paradise Motel is hopeful for a future that may never come on new single, “Love and Guidance”
Emo rock stomp with West African
![Yinka Bernie is compassionate on new single, “Brothers Keeper”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Yinka-Bernie-Brothers-Keeper-1.jpg)
Yinka Bernie is compassionate on new single, “Brothers Keeper”
Featuring Besse, It's dense but endlessly
![Tyson Noir returns with “Freaky”; the perfect tune for cuffing season](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Tyson-1.jpg)
Tyson Noir returns with “Freaky”; the perfect tune for cuffing season
Never let it be said that when you stream a Tyson Noir song, you don't get your data's
![This new mobile game is said to be the future of television](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hq-trivia-app-1-1-1.png)
This new mobile game is said to be the future of television
HQ trivia app is redefining the game show experience
![Davido, Cardi B and Tokio Myers others listed as performers for MOBO Awards 2017](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DAVIDO-1.jpg)
Davido, Cardi B and Tokio Myers others listed as performers for MOBO Awards 2017
countdown till November the
![Diplo recalls awkward encounter with Don Jazzy at a recording session with Kanye West.](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Diplo-Don-Jazzy-Storyville-1.jpg)
Diplo recalls awkward encounter with Don Jazzy at a recording session with Kanye West.
A 'Watch The Throne'
![Burna Boy’s new single, “Streets of Africa” is a modern day ghetto spiritual](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_6780-1.jpg)
Burna Boy’s new single, “Streets of Africa” is a modern day ghetto spiritual
Leriq reverts to an old formula for new
![We’re checking for Ghana’s Potheads, you should be too](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Potheads-1.jpg)
We’re checking for Ghana’s Potheads, you should be too
Ghana's potheads are taking on recycling, one waste plastic bag at a
![Runtown incorporates 6god moxie for his new single, “Energy”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Runtown-Energy-1.jpg)
Runtown incorporates 6god moxie for his new single, “Energy”
Channeling hip-hop's energy for a romantic Afropop
![Best New Music Album Special: Ajebutter22 – “What Happens In Lagos”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ajebutter-1.png)
Best New Music Album Special: Ajebutter22 – “What Happens In Lagos”
We got an early listen of Ajebutter's sophomore album. Here's what we