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Fresh Meat: Best new artists this month (May)
Featuring Naya Akanji, Xenlaii, Le Ru, Apartment VII and more

Kiddominant links up with Cassper Nyovest for genre-mashing new single, “eWallet”
A bubbly statement of Kiddominant's 'South Afrobeats'

Rap Song of the Week: Phyno manifests his greatness with “Speak Life (On God)”
Employing a victor mentality that’s beyond fitting for an artist with far less to prove these
GEMS: A list of the best songs released this week
New music from Straffitti, Loti, Tochi Bedford, Santi and

20 Nigerian artists as football stars
Davido Ronaldo, Burna Van Djik, Wande Ozil + more perfect comparisons. @ us.

Tems returns with “These Days”, a number fitting for the times
One of the brightest stars in the industry makes her 2020

Best New Music Special: WurlD makes a mark with his latest EP, ‘AFROSOUL’
Throughout the project, WurlD self-assuredly demands what he wants out of love and life

Gems: A list of the best songs released this week
New songs from Lady Donli, Yinoluu, Amaarae, dnd section & more

Essentials: New projects from WurlD, Odunsi, Dr Sid, Mōnki Bznzz, KiDi & more
A list of albums we're listening to this week

Listen to WurlD’s new EP, Afrosoul
A 7-track project coloured by his exciting vocal finesse and innate

Looking back at DJ Jimmy Jatt’s influence on Nigerian music
Prolific, consistent and constantly re-inventing himself, Jimmy Jatt has shown that you can rewrite history irrespective of society's...

Watch Editi Effiong’s new short film, ‘Fishbone’
The short tackles drug counterfeiting and societal power dynamics

Akin Omotosho’s ‘Vaya’ will be available to watch on Netflix Party tonight
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Op Ed: Tekno is actually the voice of our generation
Wale Oloworekende explores the social commentary Tekno passes in his

Best New Music: WANI sends a message about resilience on DRB’s “I Swear”
A lesson on vulnerability and

A message to medical caregivers in the wake of COVID-19
Wishing all doctors, nurses, caregivers and other key workers all the best in the wake of the pandemic

In Conversation With Jojo & David, The Brothers Behind No Signal’s 10vs10 Battles
Ahead of the much-anticipated Wizkid vs Vybz Cartel