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Essentials: Bella Alubo and YCee get in their feels for ‘Late Night Vibrations’ EP
How about some pre-Valentine
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Watch Larry Gaaga’s “Doe”, featuring Davido
Davido continues his tale of materialistic love heard on
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Listen to Terry Tha Rapman’s confessional new single, “Open Letter” featuring Lady Donli
A hip-hop veteran taps a neo-soul
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“One Corner” gets an official video and it’s just as ridiculous as you think
That embarrassing hit that just won't go
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Di’ja and Tiwa savage own their thirst on “The Way You Are” video
Di'ja and Tiwa have full autonomy of their attractions and aren't too shy to act on
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Dorcas Shola Fapson vs Taxify: Why we need to have uncomfortable conversations about gender politics
Understanding privilege and power
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It’s YCee’s birthday but his new video for “I Wish” is dark and broody
But there's a pleasant surprise at the end
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Here is an important but fake-deep story on Rihanna’s ‘Gwara-Grawa’ at the GRAMMYs
Because some people won't just give credit when
![Bella Alubo and YCee release joint EP, Late Night Vibrations](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/YCee-Bella-Alubo-Late-Night-Vibration-1.jpg)
Bella Alubo and YCee release joint EP, Late Night Vibrations
A romantic project in time for valentine season
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Maleek Berry does videos right and “Pon My Mind” is not an exception
Guaranteeing "Pon My Mind" will be on speakers for a
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Listen to Bio and Ree create nostalgic music experience with new single, “.indigo”
Everything you miss about the times when things were
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You should get in on the positive energy beaming from Omawumi’s “Somtin” video
You missed the party but you can still catch some of the
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“End of the F**king World” is the newest Netflix show you should absolutely watch
A coming of age of age Bonnie and Clyde rendition
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Watch Riky Rick’s link up with Davido and Gemini Major for “Murdah”
A pop jam from the South African rapper's