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Best New Music: Tyla Bares Her Desires In House-Disco Stunner “Been Thinking”

Best New Music: Tyla Bares Her Desires In House-Disco Stunner “Been Thinking”

a colourful start to the South African singer's year

New Music Friday: New Projects From Jeriq, Sjava, Pawzz & More

New Music Friday: New Projects From Jeriq, Sjava, Pawzz & More

new tunes to kickstart your

AV Club: Shanty Town is a picturesque crime thriller with glaring plot holes

AV Club: Shanty Town is a picturesque crime thriller with glaring plot holes

Aesthetically well-executed with subpar writing that undercuts its

With “Wo Wo Remix,” Minz Solidfies Himself As A Considerable Talent

With “Wo Wo Remix,” Minz Solidfies Himself As A Considerable Talent

Minz scores an early

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Joeboy, Kel-P, Lojay & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Joeboy, Kel-P, Lojay & More

the newest and hottest songs to get into

Ajebutter22’s Artistry Has Always Been Uniquely Nigerian & Culture-Defining

Ajebutter22’s Artistry Has Always Been Uniquely Nigerian & Culture-Defining

In anticipation of his new album, 'Soundtrack To The Good

NATIVE Exclusive: T.I Blaze Is Becoming Major

NATIVE Exclusive: T.I Blaze Is Becoming Major

a brave journey to pop

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Zinoleesky, Tekno, Simi & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Zinoleesky, Tekno, Simi & More

some new records to get

What’s Going On: Hoodlums Attack Nigeria’s Electoral Building, Tremor in Ghana & More

What’s Going On: Hoodlums Attack Nigeria’s Electoral Building, Tremor in Ghana & More

Notable headlines from around the

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Burna Boy, Pappy Kojo, Smada & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Burna Boy, Pappy Kojo, Smada & More

some new records to get into

Here’s A List of The Winners From The 2022 South African Hip-Hop Awards

Here’s A List of The Winners From The 2022 South African Hip-Hop Awards

Including K.O, Thato Saul, Blxckie, Gigi Lamanye & More

Best New Music: Crayon, Johnny Drille & Magixx Showcase Luminous Range on “Losing You”

Best New Music: Crayon, Johnny Drille & Magixx Showcase Luminous Range on “Losing You”

an emotive

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Smada, Nasty C, Flavour & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Smada, Nasty C, Flavour & More

some great new records to get into

Essentials: Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh Explore Minimalist Grooves On New EP, ‘Maybe’

Essentials: Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh Explore Minimalist Grooves On New EP, ‘Maybe’

a succinct offering of five R&B-tinged songs

NATIVE Exclusive: The Many Faces & Voices of Dwin, The Stoic

NATIVE Exclusive: The Many Faces & Voices of Dwin, The Stoic

a master of ballads is staking his claim in the wider terrain of African

EXPLAINED: Nigerian Music Has A Streaming Farm Problem

EXPLAINED: Nigerian Music Has A Streaming Farm Problem

BNXN and Ruger's latest spat reveals the industry-wide phenomenon that has been growing alongside the music

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Oxlade, BNXN, Goodgirl LA & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Oxlade, BNXN, Goodgirl LA & More

stellar new records to start off the weekend

A 1-Listen Review of Somadina’s Debut EP, ‘Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable’

A 1-Listen Review of Somadina’s Debut EP, ‘Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable’

a glittering resume of punk-inspired songs

Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”

Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”

the unmissable highs of enjoying one's life

Songs of the Day: New Music From Lady Donli, Ajebutter 22, Master KG & More

Songs of the Day: New Music From Lady Donli, Ajebutter 22, Master KG & More

New songs you should get hip to this

Best New Music: Shalom Dubas Reflects On Life’s Uncertainty With New Single, “Gold.”

Best New Music: Shalom Dubas Reflects On Life’s Uncertainty With New Single, “Gold.”

a sensitive record lined with exotic guitar licks