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uNder: Best New Artists (September, 2026)
Our September 2026 cohorts features Authentically Plastic, 3CB, Topsy, and Zino
TYSON SYBATELI IS RAILING AGAINST DYSTOPIAN REALITIES ON ‘AMEHLO’
Traversing genres like Rock and Electronic music, Tyson Sybateli formulates an Alternative-Rap soundscape centering resistance on...
Spotify’s Surround Sound Is Collapsing The Distance Between Performer and Fan
We asked Spotify about its immersive Surround Sound experience that placed Tems and Runtown at the centre of an intimate setup in...
Adey Still Has His Fingers On The Pulse Of Popular Music
People might be more familiar with Adey’s production work but his range is unmissable whether as a producer or an...
How Asake’s Style Has Evolved Over The Years
From old singlets and Ankara trousers to military style-inspired tailoring, Asake’s fashion has evolved alongside the man behind the...
BLNDE IS STAKING HER CLAIM ON ‘BLNDE FOR PRESIDENT’
Throughout the17-minutes runtime of ‘BLNDE FOR PRESIDENT,’ BLNDE stays true to the poised style of music that propelled her to...
Iteoluwa Akinsete’s Performance Of Kenny G’s “The Moment” and Asa’s “Jailer” Carried The Weight Of Intentionality
Throughout Akinsete's performance at TEDxWibsey, he demonstrated how an essential band member operates as a cultural and technical...
Interview: Jabulile Majola’s ‘Ipasi’ Will Find You Where You’re At
If you look past the soul-searching tenderness of Jabulile Majola’s ‘Ipasi,’ it’s clear that he is writing towards the heart of...
These Extended Plays Have Broadened Afropop’s Imagination Over The Past Decade
From career-launching debuts to impressive collaborative projects, these are 15 of the best Afropop EPs from the last 10...
GARVICII’s “JO” IS A HIGH-OCTANE CELEBRATION OF DESIRE AND ATTRACTION
This new single signals an artiste increasingly comfortable exploring the lighter, more instinctive side of his
Paxslim Is Doubling Down On African Pride With The “Africa Only” Movement
Being African comes with plenty of social baggage, but Paxslim has chosen to respond decisively against it with "Africa...
Interview: Juls Has Always Followed the Sound
For Juls, ‘Junction’ is evidence of where his own curiosity has taken him during a career built on movement between sounds and...
Seun Kuti And Egypt 80 Explore Introspection On Rhythmic Single, ‘DJB’
Anchored by a resonant Afrobeat groove, the track confronts the encroaching shadows that threaten to engulf contemporary...
Kaelo Iyizoba Has A Specific Vision of What Nigerian Cinema Can Be
What began as Kaelo Iyizoba creating a slideshow for his sister has led him to a film screening at TIFF 2026.
Interview: Seyi Vibez’s Global Aspirations Reach A Crescendo On ‘SWAGUU’
Boasting only one feature with Quavo, ‘SWAGUU’ sees Seyi Vibez luxuriate in the essence of his global
Ivie Ani Is Entering A New Phase As A Cultural Guardian With A Martell Ambassadorship
As sounds from Africa continue to hobnob with global soundscapes, Ivie Ani is stepping into a new phase as a Cultural Ambassador for...
A Ranking Of Seyi Vibez’s Projects
Ahead of the release of 'SWAGUU,' we take a look at Seyi Vibez's loaded discography, from the least essential to the very...
Muyeez Is Reaching For The Crown On ‘All Hail Muyeez’
For listeners getting to know him through the album, Muyeez wants the music to offer a straightforward picture of who he...
Kaestyle Is At His Genre-Hopping Best On ‘Stylish’
‘Stylish’ transmutes beyond its literal meaning to showcase Kaestyle's range through two distinct genres, R&B and...
Interview: Black Sherif Is Embracing His Truest Self
Across the six tracks of ‘Sun Sherif,’ there’s no pressure to fit into a particular box. Black Sherif is simply making the music that...
Interview: El Mehdi Is Claiming Space For Queer Identity In Moroccan Society
Raised between Morocco and Canada, El Mehdi grew up navigating the complexities of queerness while finding his way back to his Amazigh...
