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Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star
6-tracks shining with conviction and versatility

Best New Music: Lojay and Olamide are a captivating pairing on new single, “Arizona”
a masterstroke in

Identify: Mila Smith Is Making Healing Music
" feels like my own personal diary and it's a great emotional

Cruel Santino expands the Subaru universe with new EP, ‘Cincinnati Pumpin!!’
a 4-track offering that encapsulates his

Deep Cuts: Davido balances charisma & vulnerability on “Green Light Riddim”
Off the popstar's 4-year old sophomore album, 'A Good

Tolibian celebrates early wins and a potentially bright future on debut EP, ‘Alien’
Leans into the charm of finding his feet without getting

The relaxed assuredness of Ajebutter22 & BOJ on ‘Make E No Cause Fight 3’
The alté hall of famers keep things chill and

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop
A new vanguard of hitmakers are poised to cement into further

Teni details her anticipated sophomore album, ‘TEARS OF THE SUN’
“...I want you to know, I gave it my all, spoke my truth, straight from my heart, against all

Track-by-Track: Tolibian walks us through his debut EP, ‘Alien’
An introduction to his exuberant and hyper-realistic approach to

NATIVE Exclusive: Muyiwa Awosika’s ‘Harmattan’ is a gripping tale about survival
“Everything about this film had to be super

Spotify has announced an update to its royalty terms but its significance is far more than just money
A new minimum threshold that determines whether an artist gets paid or

Kah-Lo, Brazy & the women inventively fusing rap and dance in Nigerian music
A niche corner where the creative bonafides are being furthered by

Presenting the second edition of BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA in collaboration with Guap Magazine
Featuring Blessing Ewona, Kelvin Doe & more emerging voices shaping the future of our