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NATIVE Selects: New Music from Tyla, DETO BLACK, GDZILLA & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music from Tyla, DETO BLACK, GDZILLA & More

new music from around the

Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star

Mila Smith’s ‘You Need Therapy’ is an emotion-laden body of work from a rising star

6-tracks shining with conviction and versatility

Best New Music: Lojay and Olamide are a captivating pairing on new single, “Arizona”

Best New Music: Lojay and Olamide are a captivating pairing on new single, “Arizona”

a masterstroke in

Identify: Mila Smith Is Making Healing Music

Identify: Mila Smith Is Making Healing Music

" feels like my own personal diary and it's a great emotional

Cruel Santino expands the Subaru universe with new EP, ‘Cincinnati Pumpin!!’

Cruel Santino expands the Subaru universe with new EP, ‘Cincinnati Pumpin!!’

a 4-track offering that encapsulates his

New Music Friday: Projects From Odeal, WurlD, Lifesize Teddy & More

New Music Friday: Projects From Odeal, WurlD, Lifesize Teddy & More

new week, new tunes

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Boj & Ajebutter22, Tim Lyre, Niniola & more

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Boj & Ajebutter22, Tim Lyre, Niniola & more

new music for the

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

A new vanguard of hitmakers are poised to cement into further

Tems brings her debut album one step closer with new single, “Me & U”

Tems brings her debut album one step closer with new single, “Me & U”

The global star basks in divine affirmation ahead of her biggest musical undertaking

The Shuffle: “Omo Pastor” epitomises BOJ & Ajebutter22’s evergreen synergy

The Shuffle: “Omo Pastor” epitomises BOJ & Ajebutter22’s evergreen synergy

Ahead of the pair's imminent return with 'Make E No Cause Fight

NATIVE Exclusive: R&B-rooted singer Kaien Cruz embraces sonic and emotive diversity

NATIVE Exclusive: R&B-rooted singer Kaien Cruz embraces sonic and emotive diversity

Ahead of their debut album, 'KAIEN', the South African artist discusses creating music as a form of

Everything we know about the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests

Everything we know about the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests

Ghanaians are demonstrating the countries socioeconomic woes—to government

The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs

The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs

Here's to nine years since Big Wiz's sophomore

Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Mark Your Calendars: September

Turntable Top 100: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” makes a re-entry at No.22

Turntable Top 100: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” makes a re-entry at No.22

Asake's "Lonely At The Top" spends its tenth consecutive week at No.1

Here’s why Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Spring 2024 Collection left a sour trail

Here’s why Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Spring 2024 Collection left a sour trail

A dive into why some of the looks lacked nuance and

NATIVE Exclusive: Kah-Lo is closing out an old chapter with ‘Pain/Pleasure’

NATIVE Exclusive: Kah-Lo is closing out an old chapter with ‘Pain/Pleasure’

"A lot of us musicians are crazy to be doing this full time. But a lot of us are here because we have something to get...

New Music Friday: Projects From Nasty C, Juls, Cassper Nyovest & More

New Music Friday: Projects From Nasty C, Juls, Cassper Nyovest & More

brilliant projects to soundtrack your weekend

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Kah-Lo, BNXN, Young Stunna & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Kah-Lo, BNXN, Young Stunna & More

new tunes for your

NATIVE Exclusive: Araloyin Oshunremi Is Just Getting Started

NATIVE Exclusive: Araloyin Oshunremi Is Just Getting Started

"Playing Stef has shown me a strong aspect of community and I’ve adopted that in my personal

The Erasure Of Women In Afropop

The Erasure Of Women In Afropop

The glass ceiling for women is constantly