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uNder: Best New Artists (November 2023)

uNder: Best New Artists (November 2023)

Featuring GADA, Mila Smith &

Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star

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”

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

a masterstroke in

Identify: Mila Smith Is Making Healing Music

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!!’

Cruel Santino expands the Subaru universe with new EP, ‘Cincinnati Pumpin!!’

a 4-track offering that encapsulates his

New Music Friday: Projects From Odeal, WurlD, Lifesize Teddy & More

New Music Friday: Projects From Odeal, WurlD, Lifesize Teddy & More

new week, new tunes

Deep Cuts: Davido balances charisma & vulnerability on “Green Light Riddim”

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’

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 relaxed assuredness of Ajebutter22 & BOJ on ‘Make E No Cause Fight 3’

The alté hall of famers keep things chill and

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Boj & Ajebutter22, Tim Lyre, Niniola & more

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Boj & Ajebutter22, Tim Lyre, Niniola & more

new music for the

Our First Impressions of Teni’s ‘TEARS OF THE SUN’

Our First Impressions of Teni’s ‘TEARS OF THE SUN’

A kaleidoscopic snapshot of her current state of

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

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’

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’

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

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

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

Kah-Lo, Brazy & the women inventively fusing rap and dance in Nigerian music

A niche corner where the creative bonafides are being furthered by

A 1-Listen Review Of Shallipopi’s ‘Presido La Pluto’

A 1-Listen Review Of Shallipopi’s ‘Presido La Pluto’

The Shallipopi regime is in full

Presenting the second edition of BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA in collaboration with Guap Magazine

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