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Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK

Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK

A masterful arrangement that emboldens the singer's sophomore album

Identify: Bongeziwe Mabandla Is Channeling The Beauty Of The Times

Identify: Bongeziwe Mabandla Is Channeling The Beauty Of The Times

The masterful soul musician reveals his process

A 1-Listen Review Of Wande Coal’s ‘Legend or No Legend’

A 1-Listen Review Of Wande Coal’s ‘Legend or No Legend’

A polarising demonstration of the singer's famous

Best New Music: Trill Xoe Sets The Bar High With “Let Me In”

Best New Music: Trill Xoe Sets The Bar High With “Let Me In”

the producer's first official release in three years

New Music Friday: New Projects from Bongeziwe Mabandla, Dwin, The Stoic, A-Q & More

New Music Friday: New Projects from Bongeziwe Mabandla, Dwin, The Stoic, A-Q & More

A packed day for must-hear projects across Africa

Track-By-Track: YKB Breaks Down His New EP, ‘YUSFUL MUSIC’

Track-By-Track: YKB Breaks Down His New EP, ‘YUSFUL MUSIC’

an introspective, visceral collection of songs

Amaarae Shares New Single “Co-Star” And Announces Her Sophomore Album

Amaarae Shares New Single “Co-Star” And Announces Her Sophomore Album

a scintillating new track which precedes her forthcoming sophomore

The significance of Rema’s tour of India

The significance of Rema’s tour of India

An expansion of a cross-cultural relationship that stretches back decades

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Omah Lay, Young Jonn, Ayra Starr & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Omah Lay, Young Jonn, Ayra Starr & More

a trove of excellent music to get into

NATIVE Exclusive: Stonebwoy is Entering His Fifth Dimension

NATIVE Exclusive: Stonebwoy is Entering His Fifth Dimension

the iconic Ghanaian artist continues to break new ground

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Bongeziwe Mabandla, TAR1Q, Deto Black & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Bongeziwe Mabandla, TAR1Q, Deto Black & More

some beautiful new music to get into

Best New Music: Konyikeh’s “Sorrow” Is A Meditative Ode To Life

Best New Music: Konyikeh’s “Sorrow” Is A Meditative Ode To Life

A powerful debut from the classically-trained singer

Essentials: Lloyiso Upholds Self-Investigation & Grace on ‘Seasons’

Essentials: Lloyiso Upholds Self-Investigation & Grace on ‘Seasons’

a masterful project from the South African R&B singer

Zlatan’s Immense Contribution To Rap Culture In Nigeria

Zlatan’s Immense Contribution To Rap Culture In Nigeria

A shining light for rappers in Nigeria & beyond

Odunsi (The Engine) To Curate ‘The Delivery’ Concert in Lagos

Odunsi (The Engine) To Curate ‘The Delivery’ Concert in Lagos

an exciting presentation of great music

First NBA Academy Showcase In Africa To Be Held In Senegal

First NBA Academy Showcase In Africa To Be Held In Senegal

the inaugural showcase for NBA's young prospects

New Music Friday: New Projects From Uncle Waffles, Lloyiso, Paybac Iboro & More

New Music Friday: New Projects From Uncle Waffles, Lloyiso, Paybac Iboro & More

The weekend sounds good already

NATIVE Exclusive: Trill Xoe Is Always Expanding His Artistry

NATIVE Exclusive: Trill Xoe Is Always Expanding His Artistry

the NATIVE Records A&R talks co-producing "Declan Rice," his creative process and journey into music

Meet Logos Olori, the latest artist on DMW’s all-star roster

Meet Logos Olori, the latest artist on DMW’s all-star roster

Here's what we know about the artist recently signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)

Hot Takes: Fear Not, AI Is Not Coming For Afropop

Hot Takes: Fear Not, AI Is Not Coming For Afropop

how would the super-fast Artificial Intelligence influence our beloved music?

A Look Back At Odumodublvck’s Best Football References

A Look Back At Odumodublvck’s Best Football References

The rapper's fascination with football enlivens his bars