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Best New Music: Ayra Starr Turns Youthful Swagger Into Sensual Elegance On “Hot Body”
On “Hot Body,” Ayra Starr sings with the relaxed certitude of a woman in command of her sexuality and
uNder: Best New Artists (July, 2025)
Our July edition features Danpapa GTA, Luwa.Mp4, BrotherKupa, and Andi K.
Tiwa Savage Teams Up With Skepta For “On The Low”
The queen of Afrobeats’ latest single finally arrives with an elegant guest verse from British rapper and producer Skepta....
Davido And Martell Is A Partnership Rooted In Authenticity
"I always ask myself: ‘Does this partnership open doors for others? Does it make the culture look good?’ If the answer is yes, then we...
In Tribute To Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s Most Beloved Maverick
Characterized by his charismatic approach, lyricism, and nonconformity, Daddy Lumba reshaped the music and art scene in...
Zulo Details His Evolution On New ‘Z’ EP
Packed with his reflections on faith, love, and cultural pride, ‘Z’ distills ZULO’s thoughts into a refined sound that’s bold and...
NATIVE AND TRUE CLRS ARE BRINGING THE PARTY TO HOUSTON WITH ODUMODUBLVCK AND SARZ
A travelling party that treats Afropop, Amapiano, and the wider spectrum of African sound as an integral core of the dancefloor...
Best New Music: Kabza De Small, Nontokozo Mhkize, And Mthunzi Embrace 3-Step On “Siyabonga”
The instantly identifiable three kick drum rhythm of the sub-genre combines with the soulful vocals of Nontokozo Mhkize to thrilling...
Tracing The Peerless Influence Of Wande Coal
It’s not hard to surmise that nearly every Afropop artist who defined the late 2010s and early 2020s has been influenced by Wande...
A Primer On 3-Step’s Rise To Prominence
3-Step has taken over airwaves and dancefloors across South Africa and
Ms. Kanyin Represents A Convenient Take on The Ms. Koi Koi Legend
Ms. Kanyin explores the urban legend of Ms Koi Koi via a revenge horror thriller story that's keen to bring forth the evil....
The Songs Of The Summer
Although summer typically falls in the rainy period in Africa, there’s always a party happening, and these are the jams to keep things...
Lojay Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album Titled ‘XOXO’
He also released a new single from the album titled “Tenner” in anticipation of the eagerly-awaited album.
ARATHEJAY WANTS TO FIND GOD
Arathejay has continued to extend his impressive streak in 2025, taking his divine message and sound across Ghana and even...
Best New Music: Rigo Kamp Flexes His Creative Range On “Check It”
On "Check It," he interjects his melodious vocal runs with silky, braggadocious raps about his elegant style and gushing love...
Brazilian Funk is Afropop’s Bouncy New Muse
Nigerian music has adopted the energetic South American genre as artists and producers seek to inject its novel energy into Afropop....
Ayo Edebiri Makes Emmy History With Nominations For Acting and Directing
Ayo Edebiri becomes the first woman ever to be nominated for both lead acting and directing in a comedy series in the same...
The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign Of Weakness’
The team offers our reflections on Burna Boy’s latest
Odeal’s The Summer That Saved Me’ Is An Ode To Dynamism
‘The Summer That Saved Me’ sounds arguably more eclectic than any other project Odeal has put out in the
