Uzoma Ihejirika

Native logo 45

Most recent

#EndSARS & The Creative Works Inspired by the seminal protest

#EndSARS & The Creative Works Inspired by the seminal protest

October 20, 2020 continues to inspire the creatives of today and

Trace TV’s Inaugural Award Celebrates Black Excellence In Africa & The Diaspora

Trace TV’s Inaugural Award Celebrates Black Excellence In Africa & The Diaspora

Mark your calendars: October 20 and October

LADIPOE Begins The Journey To His Album With “Shut It Down”

LADIPOE Begins The Journey To His Album With “Shut It Down”

He’s taking no

The Rise Of Tyla’s Global Hit Single, “Water”

The Rise Of Tyla’s Global Hit Single, “Water”

a meeting of talent and

What’s Going On: Landslides In Cameroon, Elections In Madagascar & More

What’s Going On: Landslides In Cameroon, Elections In Madagascar & More

news headlines from Cameroon, Madagascar, Niger and

uNder Spotlight: RayTheBoffin’s Music Shines Via Community & Experimentation

uNder Spotlight: RayTheBoffin’s Music Shines Via Community & Experimentation

“I’m always big on trying to make my own

Mohbad shines brighter from the afterlife—the charts have tangible proof

Mohbad shines brighter from the afterlife—the charts have tangible proof

His songs ensure he is not lost to the winds of

TurnTable Top 100: MohBad’s “Ask About Me” Reaches No. 1

TurnTable Top 100: MohBad’s “Ask About Me” Reaches No. 1

The first artist to posthumously hit the chart's

NATIVE Exclusive: Nobuhle’s Music is a Conduit for the Physical & the Spiritual

NATIVE Exclusive: Nobuhle’s Music is a Conduit for the Physical & the Spiritual

“I am bringing House to home. I am bringing House to

Track-By-Track: RayTheBoffin Breaks Down His New EP, ‘Freckles’

Track-By-Track: RayTheBoffin Breaks Down His New EP, ‘Freckles’

“I like to think of myself as somebody that listens

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Becomes the Joint Longest No. 1 Song

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Becomes the Joint Longest No. 1 Song

Aiming to set a new record with an unprecedented 12 weeks at No.

Nigerian Artists & Music Labels: A Love-Hate Relationship

Nigerian Artists & Music Labels: A Love-Hate Relationship

Bound by music &

What’s Going On: Truck-Bus Collision in South Africa, Landslide in DR Congo & More

What’s Going On: Truck-Bus Collision in South Africa, Landslide in DR Congo & More

Notable News headlines from across

What’s Going On: Rescue Efforts In Morocco, Storm Daniel In Eastern Libya & More

What’s Going On: Rescue Efforts In Morocco, Storm Daniel In Eastern Libya & More

News headlines from Nigeria, Libya, Zimbabwe and

For The Girls: Xenia Manasseh Is A Polished Creator On New Album, ‘LOVE / HATE Pt. 1’

For The Girls: Xenia Manasseh Is A Polished Creator On New Album, ‘LOVE / HATE Pt. 1’

“all these different emotions that come and

Track-By-Track: Xenia Manasseh Breaks Down Her Debut Album, ‘LOVE/HATE, Pt. 1’

Track-By-Track: Xenia Manasseh Breaks Down Her Debut Album, ‘LOVE/HATE, Pt. 1’

“for people to know that it’s okay to be

TurnTable Top 100: Burna Boy Claims Four Spots On The Top 10

TurnTable Top 100: Burna Boy Claims Four Spots On The Top 10

wins for Asake, Olamdie and

NATIVE Exclusive: Eclipse Nkasi’s Grand Vision For Music And AI In Africa

NATIVE Exclusive: Eclipse Nkasi’s Grand Vision For Music And AI In Africa

“there’s a whole revolution

Meet Wizard Chan, the latest Headies ‘Best Alternative Song’ Winner

Meet Wizard Chan, the latest Headies ‘Best Alternative Song’ Winner

social justice meets

New Music Friday: Projects from Ruger, Tochi Bedford & Xenia Manasseh

New Music Friday: Projects from Ruger, Tochi Bedford & Xenia Manasseh

Music for the

What’s Going On: Election Aftermath in Zimbabwe & Gabon, Anti-LGBT Law in Uganda & More

What’s Going On: Election Aftermath in Zimbabwe & Gabon, Anti-LGBT Law in Uganda & More

News headlines from Zimbabwe, Uganda, Gabon and