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Tracing Teni’s sonic evolution from “Fargin” to “Lanke”
an artful storyteller constantly reinventing
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NATIVE Exclusive: Nobuhle’s Music is a Conduit for the Physical & the Spiritual
“I am bringing House to home. I am bringing House to
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New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more
Seven must hear EPs/albums for this weekend and
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In conversation with Fu’ad Lawal, who’s intent on digitising Nigerian history
The 'Archivi.ng' founder discusses his vision for cultural and historical
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NATIVE Selects: New Music From Victony, Kojo Cue, Obongjayar & More
New tunes to carry you through the
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Track-By-Track: RayTheBoffin Breaks Down His New EP, ‘Freckles’
“I like to think of myself as somebody that listens
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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...
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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.
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Everything we know about the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests
Ghanaians are demonstrating the countries socioeconomic woes—to government
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NATIVE Selects: New music from Ami Faku, Rema, Lady Donli & more
New tunes to carry you through the weekend
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Our first impressions of Lady Donli’s ‘Pan African Rockstar’
Featuring Obongjayar, Kah-Lo, Pierre Kwenders & The Lagos
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New Music Friday: New Projects From Lady Donli, Kemena, Makhadzi & More
Brilliant projects to soundtrack your
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NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel
The Street Hop savant continues to reach deeper into his storytelling
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The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs
Here's to nine years since Big Wiz's sophomore
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The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death
A week of allegations, peaceful protests and nationwide calls for justice for the fallen
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Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’
Mark Your Calendars: September
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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
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Here’s why Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Spring 2024 Collection left a sour trail
A dive into why some of the looks lacked nuance and
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NATIVE Selects: New music from Khaid, Midas, Diamond Platinumz & more
New tunes to get into as the week moves