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The Majestic voices of African R&B

The Majestic voices of African R&B

"despite its contributions to the continent’s varying soundscapes, R&B is one genre that doesn’t get the love it...

The Shuffle: Omah Lay’s “i’m a mess” Perfectly Captures the Angst of Early Adulthood

The Shuffle: Omah Lay’s “i’m a mess” Perfectly Captures the Angst of Early Adulthood

is the 'Afro-Depression' era over?

Community and Sustainable Shopping Lie at the Heart of Julie Adenuga’s Collections

Community and Sustainable Shopping Lie at the Heart of Julie Adenuga’s Collections

straight from the star's

Introducing LMBSKN, the Electronic Music Performer Expanding the Scope of House Music in Nigeria

Introducing LMBSKN, the Electronic Music Performer Expanding the Scope of House Music in Nigeria

"I thought it was important to hold space for experimentation and

Identify: Saràh Phenom is soundtracking the youth experience with exuberance

Identify: Saràh Phenom is soundtracking the youth experience with exuberance

"I want Black women to not feel boxed in. You can be so many different things, we have so many layers to

uNder Spotlight: Boistory’s piercing vulnerability lies at the heart of his musical expression

uNder Spotlight: Boistory’s piercing vulnerability lies at the heart of his musical expression

"I want to make music that is true to how I see these places as opposed to just whatever people want to sell.

While the boys bicker, Tems and Ayra Starr gear up to release career-defining albums

While the boys bicker, Tems and Ayra Starr gear up to release career-defining albums

The faith of our song of the summer still lies in great

God Bless The DJ

God Bless The DJ

it’s time to put some respect on their

Tyla’s Transparency about her health is Refreshing

Tyla’s Transparency about her health is Refreshing

ultimately, some things are more important than others and Tyla's health is top priority

Audio Girl Africa launches Produc-HER bootcamp in Lagos

Audio Girl Africa launches Produc-HER bootcamp in Lagos

bridging the gender gap in the creative industry

The Shuffle: Odunsi (The Engine) & RAYE bring their seductive charm to “Tipsy”

The Shuffle: Odunsi (The Engine) & RAYE bring their seductive charm to “Tipsy”

the duo we didn't know we needed

10 unrivalled pairings in Afropop

10 unrivalled pairings in Afropop

the dynamic duos of

An African Takeover at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend

An African Takeover at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend

where sport and culture intersect

The Shuffle: Asa’s “Bibanke” represents an era of romantic Nigerian music at it’s best

The Shuffle: Asa’s “Bibanke” represents an era of romantic Nigerian music at it’s best

off her self-titled debut

It’s Tyla’s Time

It’s Tyla’s Time

Make room for the IT

NATIVE Exclusive: In Conversation With Dennis Osadebe & Gbemisola Abudu About NBA Meets Art

NATIVE Exclusive: In Conversation With Dennis Osadebe & Gbemisola Abudu About NBA Meets Art

" understands basketball and really understands the DNA of the

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