Emmanuel Esomnofu
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![Essentials: Gems Abound on The Sarz Academy’s ‘Memories That Last Forever 2’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FI-TEMP-174.png)
Essentials: Gems Abound on The Sarz Academy’s ‘Memories That Last Forever 2’
A worthy manifesto from the oncoming stars of Afropop
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A 1-Listen Review of Cheque’s New EP, ‘Chequemate’
A timely reminder of Cheque's prowess as a versatile
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#EndSARS: What we know so far about the alleged mass burial in Lagos
a few months away from the three-year
![Introducing Anything with Yusef, the multidisciplinary artist finding his feet](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CCF476AA-8B89-422A-B517-B9F559B33EDB.png)
Introducing Anything with Yusef, the multidisciplinary artist finding his feet
"I really think now that I understand who I am as a
![After the biggest tour of his life, Burna Boy is coming right back](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FI-TEMP-167-e1690383574109.png)
After the biggest tour of his life, Burna Boy is coming right back
The musician's next arc is already
![Track-By-Track: Bella Shmurda Breaks Down His New EP, ‘DND’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BELLA-FI.png)
Track-By-Track: Bella Shmurda Breaks Down His New EP, ‘DND’
a succinct tape demonstrating the singer's incredible awareness for uplifting sounds
![The Art of Resistance: Illuminating a Hopeful Queer Future for Nigeria](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FI.png)
The Art of Resistance: Illuminating a Hopeful Queer Future for Nigeria
“A Wa Nibi means we are here...There’s nothing you can do about
![Turntable Top 100: King Promise Makes Top 10 Debut With “Terminator”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Collage-Maker-25-Jul-2023-02-53-PM-5050.jpg)
Turntable Top 100: King Promise Makes Top 10 Debut With “Terminator”
Adekunle Gold's "Ogaranya" also debuts at
![Best New Music: The Cavemen Tell Poignant Stories On “Open Your Mind” & “Saviour”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Collage-Maker-25-Jul-2023-01-46-PM-2097.jpg)
Best New Music: The Cavemen Tell Poignant Stories On “Open Your Mind” & “Saviour”
brilliant neo-Highlife
![What’s Going On: African Teams at the FIFA Womens’ World Cup & more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hildah-Magaia-Womens-World-Cup.jpg)
What’s Going On: African Teams at the FIFA Womens’ World Cup & more
Some pertinent headlines from Ghana, Sudan and
![NATIVE Exclusive: DAP the Contract continues to stretch his powers](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DAP-the-Contract-FI.png)
NATIVE Exclusive: DAP the Contract continues to stretch his powers
The polymath discusses genre-bending, his Powers series & making lived-in