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New Music Friday: New Projects From Laycon, Alpha Ojini, xInsomniac & More

New Music Friday: New Projects From Laycon, Alpha Ojini, xInsomniac & More

A rap-heavy slate of projects for the sonically

Sean Tizzle, Harrysong & The Art of the Comeback Album

Sean Tizzle, Harrysong & The Art of the Comeback Album

Afropop has seen some memorable returns this year

The Bob Marley ‘Africa Unite’ Album Raises New Questions About Posthumous Projects

The Bob Marley ‘Africa Unite’ Album Raises New Questions About Posthumous Projects

posing what this might mean for the trans-continental relationships and for

Best New Music: NYA Soundtracks the Motions of Radiant Joy on “Good Days”

Best New Music: NYA Soundtracks the Motions of Radiant Joy on “Good Days”

A tropical record basking in the gains of positive affirmation

A 1-Listen Review of Mohbad’s New Album ‘Blessed’

A 1-Listen Review of Mohbad’s New Album ‘Blessed’

honing into his strengths, the musician delivers a narrative masterpiece

Why Ladipoe’s Fusion of Rap and Afropop Has Always Been Generational

Why Ladipoe’s Fusion of Rap and Afropop Has Always Been Generational

The artist has been on a long journey of restoration and reinvention

Burna Boy, Libianca & Tems lead a stellar night for Afropop at the 2023 BET Awards

Burna Boy, Libianca & Tems lead a stellar night for Afropop at the 2023 BET Awards

Sunday night's festivities also included an electric performance from

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Burna Boy, Lady Donli, Fireboy DML & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Burna Boy, Lady Donli, Fireboy DML & More

some new heavy tunes to get into to

Teezee’s new single “Stamina” captures the effervescence of Brazil

Teezee’s new single “Stamina” captures the effervescence of Brazil

"I want to create ambience music that’s like the soundtrack to your

Asake, Wizkid & the influencing power of listeners on artists’ creativity

Asake, Wizkid & the influencing power of listeners on artists’ creativity

Audience expectations are almost as popular as the

Best New Music: Prince Kaybee Curates A Mystery-Driven Masterpiece on “Inkumbulo”

Best New Music: Prince Kaybee Curates A Mystery-Driven Masterpiece on “Inkumbulo”

The South African house veteran reaches further into his deep bag of tricks

Exploring “Ojapiano” & The Evolution of Nigeria’s Most Spiritual Flute

Exploring “Ojapiano” & The Evolution of Nigeria’s Most Spiritual Flute

The potentials of culture is again shaping online

4 Takeaways From Omah Lay’s ‘Boy Alone (Deluxe)’

4 Takeaways From Omah Lay’s ‘Boy Alone (Deluxe)’

The Port Harcourt-born musician extends his introspective

Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ Primed To Reveal A New Global Vision

Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ Primed To Reveal A New Global Vision

The sophomore album comes with one of the most enviable breakout legacies in Afropop

Interview: Kojo Funds Is Building His Legacy

Interview: Kojo Funds Is Building His Legacy

The pioneering Afro Swing artist bares his roots and

The Grammy Adds New Award Category For African Music

The Grammy Adds New Award Category For African Music

The premier American awards have been tinkering around the idea for quite some time

A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’

A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’

An accomplished collection that matches up to the work of anyone

Amaarae is primed for another show of artistic brilliance with ‘Fountain Baby’

Amaarae is primed for another show of artistic brilliance with ‘Fountain Baby’

Listeners quickly learnt that in the songs of Amaarae, the woman is

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, CKay & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, CKay & More

some exciting new songs to get into

TurnTable Top 100: Asake Makes Chart History With “Amapiano”

TurnTable Top 100: Asake Makes Chart History With “Amapiano”

A busy week at the top of the charts

Nonso Amadi’s Renewed Vision Comes Full Circle On ‘When It Blooms’

Nonso Amadi’s Renewed Vision Comes Full Circle On ‘When It Blooms’

The Nigerian artist balances his generational qualities with humane