Damilola Animashaun
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Hot Takes: Ayra Claps Back, #BalenciagaGate, Qatar World Cup & More
"Me no get the time for the hate and bad
![Essentials: Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh Explore Minimalist Grooves On New EP, ‘Maybe’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Collage-Maker-30-Nov-2022-04.54-PM.jpg)
Essentials: Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh Explore Minimalist Grooves On New EP, ‘Maybe’
a succinct offering of five R&B-tinged songs
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NATIVE Exclusive: The Many Faces & Voices of Dwin, The Stoic
a master of ballads is staking his claim in the wider terrain of African
![TurnTable Top 100: Mavin’s “Won Da Mo” climbs into the top five](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mavin-TurnTable-Top-100.jpg)
TurnTable Top 100: Mavin’s “Won Da Mo” climbs into the top five
While Kizz Daniel sets a new record for most cumulative weeks at No.
![Best New Music: Somadina and L0la deliver the psychedelic-inspired anthem, “WDYWFM”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Somadina.jpg)
Best New Music: Somadina and L0la deliver the psychedelic-inspired anthem, “WDYWFM”
a dreamy standout from the
![For The Girls: Introducing Beauty Beat, The UK’s First-Ever Beauty Festival For Women Of Colour](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/FTG.jpg)
For The Girls: Introducing Beauty Beat, The UK’s First-Ever Beauty Festival For Women Of Colour
Mark your calendars: 3-4
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EXPLAINED: Nigerian Music Has A Streaming Farm Problem
BNXN and Ruger's latest spat reveals the industry-wide phenomenon that has been growing alongside the music
![Songs Of The Day: New Music From Oxlade, BNXN, Goodgirl LA & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/C6754249-92CE-49FD-8521-AA90A106A2D2.png)
Songs Of The Day: New Music From Oxlade, BNXN, Goodgirl LA & More
stellar new records to start off the weekend
![What’s Going On: Nigeria Unveils New Naira Notes, Power Shortage In Kenya & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09757B86-9FD9-4BB3-BF5E-ABDE86F66283-2.png)
What’s Going On: Nigeria Unveils New Naira Notes, Power Shortage In Kenya & More
Notable headlines from across the
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The Qatar 2022 World Cup is riddled with controversy
The result of one of the most unholy alliances in football
![A 1-Listen Review of Somadina’s Debut EP, ‘Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Collage-Maker-23-Nov-2022-04.01-PM-1.jpg)
A 1-Listen Review of Somadina’s Debut EP, ‘Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable’
a glittering resume of punk-inspired songs
![TurnTable Top 100: Wizkid And Ayra Starr Debut At No.5 With “2 Sugar”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Collage-Maker-22-Nov-2022-02.08-PM.jpg)
TurnTable Top 100: Wizkid And Ayra Starr Debut At No.5 With “2 Sugar”
Young Jonn's "Xtra Cool" holds at No.1
![Songs Of The Day: New Music From Tim Lyre, Wande Coal, Minz & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/4F1FDA5C-D449-49C3-BBF8-CD01667AA83B.png)
Songs Of The Day: New Music From Tim Lyre, Wande Coal, Minz & More
Begin your week with these new releases
![Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mail-3.png)
Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”
the unmissable highs of enjoying one's life