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2023 Oscars: Nigeria’s Absence & International Feature Film Submissions From Africa

2023 Oscars: Nigeria’s Absence & International Feature Film Submissions From Africa

Nigeria will not submit a film in the 95th Academy

The Shuffle: Revisiting Maleek Berry’s Debut EP ‘Last Daze Of Summer’

The Shuffle: Revisiting Maleek Berry’s Debut EP ‘Last Daze Of Summer’

In celebration of its sixth year

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Ria Sean, King Perryy, Victony & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Ria Sean, King Perryy, Victony & More

your weekend playlist starts here

Our first impressions of Show Dem Camp’s ‘Palmwine Music 3’

Our first impressions of Show Dem Camp’s ‘Palmwine Music 3’

Initial thoughts on the final entry in the 'Palmwine Music'

5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’

5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’

The Queen of Amapiano shows that her artistry is more than one

NATIVE Exclusive: How Chukwudubem Ukaigwe Is Telling Meaningful Stories With His Art

NATIVE Exclusive: How Chukwudubem Ukaigwe Is Telling Meaningful Stories With His Art

'Elegy Of The Wind' runs till October

Ahead of ‘Palmwine Music 3,’ Show Dem Camp continue to blaze the trail

Ahead of ‘Palmwine Music 3,’ Show Dem Camp continue to blaze the trail

With their tenth project in sight, Show Dem Camp’s evolution

Hindsight is 2020: How the coronavirus pandemic affected Afropop

Hindsight is 2020: How the coronavirus pandemic affected Afropop

A year that advanced the cultural significance of music across the

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Mafikizolo & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Mafikizolo & More

new releases for the new

Essentials: Navio’s ‘Vibes Out The East’ Is A Stellar Addition To His Catalogue

Essentials: Navio’s ‘Vibes Out The East’ Is A Stellar Addition To His Catalogue

a colourful body of work

A 1-Listen Review of Yinka Bernie’s Latest EP, ‘Something New’

A 1-Listen Review of Yinka Bernie’s Latest EP, ‘Something New’

a lush soundscape commandeered by YB's vulnerable

Where Were You: Ghana’s Global Citizen Festival Was An Unforgettable Night

Where Were You: Ghana’s Global Citizen Festival Was An Unforgettable Night

Tems, Sza and more bring magic to

Ajegunle played a huge role in Nigerian pop but it’s becoming a static footnote

Ajegunle played a huge role in Nigerian pop but it’s becoming a static footnote

There's a gentrification going on and it's affecting the music

Deep Cuts: How “What You Want” portended Show Dem Camp’s growth

Deep Cuts: How “What You Want” portended Show Dem Camp’s growth

A significant highlight from the first instalment of the 'Palmwine Music'

What’s Going On: Building Collapse in Kenya, Ebola Outbreak in Uganda & More

What’s Going On: Building Collapse in Kenya, Ebola Outbreak in Uganda & More

Notable headlines from around the

Turntable Top 100: Ayra Starr’s “Rush” Debuts On The Top Ten This Week

Turntable Top 100: Ayra Starr’s “Rush” Debuts On The Top Ten This Week

Asake occupies the No. 1 spot for another week

Best New Music: Black Sherif Turns Introspective On His New Single “Soja”

Best New Music: Black Sherif Turns Introspective On His New Single “Soja”

a rallying call of hope

Songs Of The Day: New Music From TÖME, Young Jonn, Elaine & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From TÖME, Young Jonn, Elaine & More

new releases for the new

Our First Impressions Of CKay’s Debut Album ‘Sad Romance’

Our First Impressions Of CKay’s Debut Album ‘Sad Romance’

a charming collection of toxic

Listen to Adekunle Gold & Rick Ross on the remix of “5 Star”

Listen to Adekunle Gold & Rick Ross on the remix of “5 Star”

The celebratory and affecting hit song gets a verse from The

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Black Sherif, Mr. Eazi, Nasty C & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Black Sherif, Mr. Eazi, Nasty C & More

a run-down of the best records released today