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Tracing Teni’s sonic evolution from “Fargin” to “Lanke”

Tracing Teni’s sonic evolution from “Fargin” to “Lanke”

an artful storyteller constantly reinventing

NATIVE Exclusive: Nobuhle’s Music is a Conduit for the Physical & the Spiritual

NATIVE Exclusive: Nobuhle’s Music is a Conduit for the Physical & the Spiritual

“I am bringing House to home. I am bringing House to

New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more

New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more

Seven must hear EPs/albums for this weekend and

In conversation with Fu’ad Lawal, who’s intent on digitising Nigerian history

In conversation with Fu’ad Lawal, who’s intent on digitising Nigerian history

The 'Archivi.ng' founder discusses his vision for cultural and historical

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Victony, Kojo Cue, Obongjayar & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Victony, Kojo Cue, Obongjayar & More

New tunes to carry you through the

Track-By-Track: RayTheBoffin Breaks Down His New EP, ‘Freckles’

Track-By-Track: RayTheBoffin Breaks Down His New EP, ‘Freckles’

“I like to think of myself as somebody that listens

AV Club: Exploring The Humane, Cinematic Excellence of CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’

AV Club: Exploring The Humane, Cinematic Excellence of CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’

The Sundance-winning film is a masterclass in evoking atmosphere, and in time, can become an influential moment for Nigerian...

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Becomes the Joint Longest No. 1 Song

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Becomes the Joint Longest No. 1 Song

Aiming to set a new record with an unprecedented 12 weeks at No.

Everything we know about the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests

Everything we know about the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests

Ghanaians are demonstrating the countries socioeconomic woes—to government

NATIVE Selects: New music from Ami Faku, Rema, Lady Donli & more

NATIVE Selects: New music from Ami Faku, Rema, Lady Donli & more

New tunes to carry you through the weekend

Our first impressions of Lady Donli’s ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Our first impressions of Lady Donli’s ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Featuring Obongjayar, Kah-Lo, Pierre Kwenders & The Lagos

New Music Friday: New Projects From Lady Donli, Kemena, Makhadzi & More

New Music Friday: New Projects From Lady Donli, Kemena, Makhadzi & More

Brilliant projects to soundtrack your

NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel

NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel

The Street Hop savant continues to reach deeper into his storytelling

Nigerian Artists & Music Labels: A Love-Hate Relationship

Nigerian Artists & Music Labels: A Love-Hate Relationship

Bound by music &

The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs

The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs

Here's to nine years since Big Wiz's sophomore

The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death

The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death

A week of allegations, peaceful protests and nationwide calls for justice for the fallen

Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Mark Your Calendars: September

Turntable Top 100: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” makes a re-entry at No.22

Turntable Top 100: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” makes a re-entry at No.22

Asake's "Lonely At The Top" spends its tenth consecutive week at No.1

Here’s why Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Spring 2024 Collection left a sour trail

Here’s why Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Spring 2024 Collection left a sour trail

A dive into why some of the looks lacked nuance and

NATIVE Selects: New music from Khaid, Midas, Diamond Platinumz & more

NATIVE Selects: New music from Khaid, Midas, Diamond Platinumz & more

New tunes to get into as the week moves

Best New Music: Nobuhle offers stirring prayers on “Imali”

Best New Music: Nobuhle offers stirring prayers on “Imali”

Co-produced by Master KG & Casswell