Dennis Ade Peter
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The importance of well-executed Cyphers to the Nigerian rap scene
On the importance of delivering the best rap cyphers for growth's
NATIVE Exclusive: Exploring the communal magic of WeTalkSound
We spoke to the founder of the rising community of creatives about the strides they've been making and their plans for the...
Niniola pays homage to the Kalakuta queens in video for Femi Kuti-assisted “Fantasy”
A colourful and engaging video for the Afrobeat-influenced
Where were you: Asa’s heart-warming performance on her IG Live
An acoustic set of songs from the acclaimed singer's phenomenal
Essentials: Remy Baggins marries vulnerability & sensuality on ‘Sakura (EP)’
The work of a polymath who’s in better control of the elements of his
Rap Song of the Week: Zamir’s “Ordre Du Jour” absolutely slaps
A big flex by a rapper who knows how to make repeat-worthy
We should be giving more props to sound engineers in Afropop
Mixing & mastering is an important part of the music making process, and those responsible for it deserve to be...
Essentials: Harmonize links East & West Africa on debut album, ‘Afro East’
An entertaining album from an artist who isn’t getting carried away by his crossover
M.I Abaga makes a new update to a track on his 2018 album, ‘Yxng Dxnzl’
Capitalising on one of the interesting possibilities of the streaming
Nasty C, Sarkodie & M.I Abaga nominated for African Rapper of the Year at the 2020 256 Hip-Hop Awards
A celebration of rap music in Uganda and Africa as a
Songs of the day: New Music from Timi Dakolo, Olamide, Kwesi Arthur & more
Your latest dose of great music from across
Songs of the Day: New Music from Paul Play, Runtown, Tomi Agape & more
Your latest dose of great music from across
Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well
A self-assuring piece of reality
Best New Music: Darkoo’s “Juicy” makes lust sound profound and playful
An early contender for 2020's song of the
You can now access YouTube Music & YouTube Premium in Nigeria
The streaming platform is bringing all its services to
Why we should look at sampling as a legitimate means of creativity in afropop
On the importance of being in support of artists when they directly tap into the precious past of African
Essentials: M.I Abaga redresses his self-assured persona on ‘Judah (EP)’
A thoughtful project that shows the rapper taking delight in who he is at the
Songwriting in Afropop should be more welcome and here’s why
As a means of improving craft and building up a more inclusive, expansive
Rap Song of the Week: Sizz The Truth’s “Be Yourself” is an ode to trusting the process
A personalised TED talk on the virtue of sticking to one's
