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Wizkid’s Language of Grief

Wizkid’s Language of Grief

Raised in a culture that – for better and worse – prioritises a dignified response to pain, the language of grief that Wizkid employs...

uNder: Best New Artists (November 2024)

uNder: Best New Artists (November 2024)

Featuring Rvdical The Kid, Onoola Sama, Godwin and Kyla

Rigo Kamp is Apple Music’s Newest Up Next Artist in Nigeria

Rigo Kamp is Apple Music’s Newest Up Next Artist in Nigeria

Alumni include Rema, Burna Boy and

M.A.D SOLUTIONS SECURES NEW TIKTOK LICENSING AGREEMENT

M.A.D SOLUTIONS SECURES NEW TIKTOK LICENSING AGREEMENT

The deal unlocks global revenue streams for African artists.

These artists produced nigerian music’s best 3-album runs

These artists produced nigerian music’s best 3-album runs

These artists produced nigerian music’s best 3-album runs Santi, Reminisce, Asa and more. Written by The NATIVE – 12.Oct.2024...

How Weed Became Afropop’s Most Propulsive Muse

How Weed Became Afropop’s Most Propulsive Muse

In a country where the scent of weed lingers amidst the chaos, Afropop has turned this once-taboo substance into a muse, celebrating...

THIS YEAR’S LAGOS FASHION WEEK BROUGHT THE OCEAN TO THE RUNWAY

THIS YEAR’S LAGOS FASHION WEEK BROUGHT THE OCEAN TO THE RUNWAY

As the city grapples with some of its darkest times, the display of creativity at Lagos Fashion Week highlights the potential for...

A LOOK INSIDE THE INDUSTRY THAT LAGOS FASHION WEEK BUILT

A LOOK INSIDE THE INDUSTRY THAT LAGOS FASHION WEEK BUILT

As the fashion industry continues to evolve, Lagos Fashion Week remains a driving force, fostering innovation, creativity, and sustainable...

NATIVE HORROR STORIES: Witch Tree On This Haunted Hill Shall I Climb Into?

NATIVE HORROR STORIES: Witch Tree On This Haunted Hill Shall I Climb Into?

A horror story written by Verem Nwoji Written by The NATIVE – 13.Nov.2024 She was thirteen, and they were bougainvillaea but she...

Cruel Santino’s Unpredictable Journey Continues With Dazzling Art X Live! Performance

Cruel Santino’s Unpredictable Journey Continues With Dazzling Art X Live! Performance

Just before taking the ArtX stage, we caught up with the genre-bending star about his return to live performance, and some exclusive...

How Zinoleesky Fell From Grace

How Zinoleesky Fell From Grace

We take an introspective look at cancel culture across Nigeria, and what this means for Zinoleesky's career in light of Mohbad's...

NATIVE HORROR STORIES: Girls Who Flew At Night

NATIVE HORROR STORIES: Girls Who Flew At Night

A horror story written by Gabrielle Harry Written by The NATIVE – 8.Nov.2024 They’re whispering again. I wish I had someone to...

BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD EDITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH GUAP MAGAZINE

BLACKLIST WEST AFRICA RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD EDITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH GUAP MAGAZINE

Celebrating 15 of the most iconic trailblazers, pushing boundaries and transforming culture across West

NATIVE HORROR STORIES: The Girl Who Lived

NATIVE HORROR STORIES: The Girl Who Lived

A horror story written by Chidera Solomon Anikpe Written by The NATIVE – 6.Nov.2024 When a strange illness descended on Ukpo and...

Native Horror Stories Competition: Winners announced

Native Horror Stories Competition: Winners announced

Verem Nwoji, Chidera Solomon Anikpe and Gabrielle Harry are this year’s

Can We Achieve Inclusivity On Nigeria’s Fashion Runways?

Can We Achieve Inclusivity On Nigeria’s Fashion Runways?

When we place a microscopic lense on the Nigerian fashion runway we find out that fat people, queer people, old people, short people, and...

uNder: Best New Artists (October 2024)

uNder: Best New Artists (October 2024)

Featuring Sarah Phenom, Soundz, Westhan Boyz and Joya