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uNder: Best New Artists (June, 2025)
Our June edition features Xowié, Mavo, Juma Mufasa, and Kalibwani.
Ayo Maff Details His Rise To Fame On ‘Prince Of The Street’
Ayo Maff's debut LP finds him staking his claim as one of Street-pop’s current
The Gospel Of Afropop: When God Shows Up In Popular Music
Subtly or directly, Nigerian musicians recognise a supreme being above them, say prayers, and acknowledge their mortality and life’s...
Runtown Finds Balance On ‘Soundgod Fest Vol IV’
Across the six-track EP, Runtown sounds grounded, merging emotional intelligence with characteristic genre-defiant...
Darkoo’s ‘$exy Girl $ummer (Vol 1)’ Is A Nostalgia-Driven Homage To Women
Darkoo's new project blends an appreciation for sounds from the noughties and early 2000s with an unmissable homage to women....
Notes On Benue: My Country Has An Alternative Stock Exchange that Counts Dead Bodies
The question now—not just in Benue, but in Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Zamfara, and Borno—is what are these killings...
Best New Music: Amaarae Rings In A New Era On “S.M.O.”
A strong opening salvo from what could be one of the best albums from anywhere in the world this
THE RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE UK
From African hall parties to undeniable hits by Burna Boy, J Hus, and more, this is the story of how Afrobeats broke through in the...
How South Africa Became Africa’s Premier Touring Destination
As the world looks toward Africa as the next frontier of cultural and economic growth, South Africa’s model offers a compelling...
M.A.D SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SONGTOOLS
The agreement between M.A.D Solutions and SongTools democratises access to global marketing tools for African
Remembering Fridaycruise As a Depository Of Odunsi’s Artistic Evolution
Fridaycruise continues to exist as a relic that captures the charm of a bygone era and Odunsi’s relentless artistic...
Our First Impressions of Olamide’s ‘Olamide’ album
The NATIVE team give their early thoughts on the Afropop giant's 11th solo studio album.
Nigeria’s Trenchtok Community Is Charting the Rise of Mara
We speak to the dancers and musicians incubating a guttural sound set to provide Street-Pop with a new lease of life.
The Significance of Billboard’s Expansion into Africa
Through Billboard Africa, the media conglomerate will introduce its world-class editorial content showcasing the power of African music....
Jeriq And Moolah Greenz Team Up With BLOKENT On Catchy “Get The Bag”
Featuring the talents of Moolah Greenz and Jeriq, “GET THE BAG” delivers an infectious energy that resonates with anyone on the...
Filmmaker Momo Spaine is changing the way Nollywood tells women’s stories
“I know how to speak to women and I know what they care
Braye Confronts The Complexity Of Human Connections On ‘I Wish I Had More Time’
Braye's ‘I Wish I Had More Time’ examines the tenuous nature of human connections and the scope of
Anthony Azekwoh Wants To Design A Visual Vocabulary For Nigerian Art
Anthony Azekwoh’s new exhibition, The Stars I Followed Home, details the story of his career faithfully.
