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Celeste Ojatula’s Creative Evolution Continues On ‘Our Time in the Sun’
Across the EP’s five tracks of ‘Our Time in the Sun,' Ojatula blends intricate arrangements with evocative...
Interview: Qing Madi Is Wearing Her Heart On Her Sleeves
Barely 20, Qing Madi at the head of an anthemic tape that celebrates distinct eras of Afropop with some of those era’s biggest stars in...
ILLYTHEHOST AND SODUH BEATS ARE GEARING UP FOR THEIR ALBUM, ‘GOOD RAPS OVER A CUP OF COFFEE’
The release of “Ke Monate” with Tshego Santana proves that Illythehost and Soduh Beats are fully stepping into album...
‘Milly’ Is A Testament To Txmmyily’s Evolution
This latest four-track collection highlights his maturity as a songwriter and a successful transition to fulfilling his...
Interview: Johnny Drille Wants You To Keep Pushing
Across 14 songs, the singer embodies a reflective poise that has long been a Johnny Drille standard on 'Before The Morning...
Anaïs Cardot Is Bringing Intimate Emotions To Life
The Gabonese-French artist’s new EP, 'Map of Her Shadows,' is a lush meditation on familial grief, vulnerability and...
The Shuffle: Musiliu Haruna Ishola’s ‘Soyoyo’ Revived A Storied Yoruba Oral Genre
26 years later, ‘Soyoyo’ is a time capsule of Apala in its most propulsive 21st century
CKay’s New Era Is Bigger and Bolder
The newer phase of CKay's career has been marked by a noticeable shift in presence, not just in how his music sounds but its...
Best New Music: Zaylevelten Is In Menacing Mood On “Talk Freestyle”
Zay is setting the terms for his engagement with the industry, while also showcasing the grit that has fueled his rapid...
Track-By-Track: Famous PLuto Walks Us Through ‘Street Therapist’
We caught up with the rapper and singer to break down each track on his debut
Interview: BNXN And Sarz Want To Soundtrack Your Summer
Moving fluidly between Soul, Calypso, and Alt-Pop influences, ‘The Game Needs Us’ sees BNXN and Sarz range forward for what could be...
Bella Alubo’s “Abo Le (How are you?)” Is a Love Letter to Jos
"I want people to remember that Jos is still the home of peace and
Anime Is Being Rescored With African Music On TikTok
Across TikTok, young Nigerians are re-editing anime fight scenes with the dense percussion and vocal urgency of Afropop and...
Ema Onigah Wants To Sing In Rhythm
The seven songs of 'ITEM VII' relay an expressive palette, suffused with influences Ema Onigah has explored throughout his...
Interview: The Big Hash Wants You To Feel The Love
“It's for love, and it's by love, it's inspired by
The Tiwa Savage Foundation Is Here To Train The Next Generation Of African Music Stars
The inaugural edition of the initiative reached its conclusion with a ceremonial finale at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and...
Asake Is Meeting The World On His Own Terms
What is notable is not that Asake speaks Yoruba publicly, but that he does so at a moment of peak global
Fimi’s Latest Single, “Nasty,” Is A Statement Of Arrival
Throughout “Nasty,” Fimi tunnels into her thoughts on evolution and change, using her experiences as a narrational...
Strei Wants You To Be Free At ‘Night’
"You can dance, you can laugh, you can express yourself, you can feel. That's why I named it
Interview: Mellissa Knows She’s A ‘Diamond Baby’
Five years after her debut and a handful of collaborations, Mellissa is ready to step into the spotlight with ‘Diamond...
uNder: Best New Artists (April, 2026)
Our April 2026 cohort features Angell Mutonii, BHADMAYORS, R33NZO, and The Creative Rae.
