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5 Standout Songs From Mafikizolo’s New Album, ‘Idwala’

5 Standout Songs From Mafikizolo’s New Album, ‘Idwala’

A shimmering display of tallent and alliance

Best New Music: CKay’s “you” Embodies The Sad Thrill of Toxic Relationships

Best New Music: CKay’s “you” Embodies The Sad Thrill of Toxic Relationships

A fine precursor to his forthcoming debut album, 'Sad

NATIVE Exclusive: Chike is telling relatable stories, one great song at a time

NATIVE Exclusive: Chike is telling relatable stories, one great song at a time

"Brother's Keeper is a state of mind; it's the state of mind in which I recorded my music"

Korty Is Leading A New Generation Of Youtube Stars

Korty Is Leading A New Generation Of Youtube Stars

Korty's power comes from social media, which is the biggest driver for her cultural

Songs Of The Day: New Music From CKay, Rema, Lady Donli & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From CKay, Rema, Lady Donli & More

start the weekend with new jams

Mavin Records Unveil New Artist, Bayanni with Debut Eponymous EP

Mavin Records Unveil New Artist, Bayanni with Debut Eponymous EP

Mavins,

How Ruger is championing the hypnotic sound of Dancehall

How Ruger is championing the hypnotic sound of Dancehall

exploring the musician's sensational second wave

uNder spotlight: The Soulful Message of Wendy Kay

uNder spotlight: The Soulful Message of Wendy Kay

"I am basically my

Songs Of The Day: New Music From WhoIsAkin, Deto Black, Blaq Jerzee & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From WhoIsAkin, Deto Black, Blaq Jerzee & More

start your week with this eclectic collection

A 1-Listen Review of Loti’s ‘Gorimapa Gangsta Vol. 1’

A 1-Listen Review of Loti’s ‘Gorimapa Gangsta Vol. 1’

an adequate display of his powers

The Legacy & The Timeliness of M.I Abaga’s ‘Illegal Music 2’

The Legacy & The Timeliness of M.I Abaga’s ‘Illegal Music 2’

the rapper's masterclass on

Best New Music: Alpha Ojini & Odumodublvck Are Riotous On “Vigilante Bop”

Best New Music: Alpha Ojini & Odumodublvck Are Riotous On “Vigilante Bop”

a thrilling record inundated with pop culture references

Terri Shares Deluxe Version Of His EP, ‘In Transit’

Terri Shares Deluxe Version Of His EP, ‘In Transit’

featuring two of the biggest new school Afropop

AV Club: Exploring The Poignant Appeal of South African Films

AV Club: Exploring The Poignant Appeal of South African Films

providing contextual reflection of the nation's social and political evolution.

Psycho YP, Zilla Oaks & Backroad Gee Share New Single, “IC3”

Psycho YP, Zilla Oaks & Backroad Gee Share New Single, “IC3”

a poignantly brazen and boisterous rap cut

NATIVE Exclusive: The Evolution of Dankie Sounds

NATIVE Exclusive: The Evolution of Dankie Sounds

a London-based collective playing Amapiano and everything Dance

In Celebration Of Biyi Bandele, A Master of Storytelling

In Celebration Of Biyi Bandele, A Master of Storytelling

A fine storyteller whose humanity enriched his wide-ranging works

Everything We Know So Far About Kizz Daniel’s Arrest In Tanzania

Everything We Know So Far About Kizz Daniel’s Arrest In Tanzania

a run-down of the singer's alleged

What’s Going On: Uganda Suspends LGBT NGO, Nigerian Students Association Move To Impeach President & More

What’s Going On: Uganda Suspends LGBT NGO, Nigerian Students Association Move To Impeach President & More

notable headlines from around the

Juls Shares Deluxe Version Of ‘Sounds of My World’

Juls Shares Deluxe Version Of ‘Sounds of My World’

a colourful expansion to the producer's sonic tapestry

Where Were You: The Glitz Of Budweiser’s FIFA Concert

Where Were You: The Glitz Of Budweiser’s FIFA Concert

a mesmerising celebration of youth