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Best New Music: Cruel Santino Blends the Present & Past on Sauce Kid’s “OMOGE WA JO”

Best New Music: Cruel Santino Blends the Present & Past on Sauce Kid’s “OMOGE WA JO”

A spin on Sauce Kid's 2006

Blxckie Shares His New EP, ‘THE4MULA’

Blxckie Shares His New EP, ‘THE4MULA’

a return to Trap-leaning productions and braggadocious

A 1-Listen Review Of Bella Shmurda’s Debut Album ‘Hypertension’

A 1-Listen Review Of Bella Shmurda’s Debut Album ‘Hypertension’

the Nigerian singer's anticipated debut

For The Girls: Bellah Finds Strength In Vulnerability On New Album, ‘Adultsville’

For The Girls: Bellah Finds Strength In Vulnerability On New Album, ‘Adultsville’

"It’s grown-up. It’s more

Essentials: Iyanya’s New Album ‘The 6th Wave’ Reinforces His Star Power

Essentials: Iyanya’s New Album ‘The 6th Wave’ Reinforces His Star Power

a collection of romantic and sex-tinged

Songs Of The Day: New Music from Victony, Azanti, Zlatan & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music from Victony, Azanti, Zlatan & More

New music to start your

Essentials: Young Jonn’s ‘Love Is Not Enough (Vol. 2)’ Is An Update of His Exploration of Love

Essentials: Young Jonn’s ‘Love Is Not Enough (Vol. 2)’ Is An Update of His Exploration of Love

another step in the right direction for the all-round

#EndSARS Anniversary: Two years later, Young Nigerians are moving forward without forgetting

#EndSARS Anniversary: Two years later, Young Nigerians are moving forward without forgetting

We will continue to speak and demand better because we know that is our

Hot Takes: Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s Vexations & the Premiere of ‘Black Panther’ in Nigeria

Hot Takes: Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s Vexations & the Premiere of ‘Black Panther’ in Nigeria

The hottest pop-culture takes this

What’s Going On: Death Toll Rises in Nigeria’s Floods, Electricity Problems in South Africa & More

What’s Going On: Death Toll Rises in Nigeria’s Floods, Electricity Problems in South Africa & More

notable headlines from around the

2023 Oscars: Nigeria Gets Second Chance At International Feature Film Submissions

2023 Oscars: Nigeria Gets Second Chance At International Feature Film Submissions

The deadline has been extended to October

Johnny Drille’s New Single “How Are You (My Friend)” Emphasises the Power of Friendship

Johnny Drille’s New Single “How Are You (My Friend)” Emphasises the Power of Friendship

His official first single of the

Essentials: Gambian Trio, Nobles Debut Album ‘Joy’ Is Full Of Positivity & Zest for Life

Essentials: Gambian Trio, Nobles Debut Album ‘Joy’ Is Full Of Positivity & Zest for Life

The trio are here for the good

NATIVE Exclusive: Muyiwà Akhigbe Is Powering Nigeria’s Imaginative Realism Scene

NATIVE Exclusive: Muyiwà Akhigbe Is Powering Nigeria’s Imaginative Realism Scene

“The best things go on your mind; the best things are your

Best New Music: Blaqbonez’s New Single “Back in Uni” Is an Anthem for the Unbelievers

Best New Music: Blaqbonez’s New Single “Back in Uni” Is an Anthem for the Unbelievers

Blaqbonez reminisces with glee about his

Mannywellz Shares New Single “Skedaddle,” Off His Forthcoming EP

Mannywellz Shares New Single “Skedaddle,” Off His Forthcoming EP

The singer's new EP 'Unwanted' is on the

Hot Takes: How ‘Anikulapo’ & ‘The Woman King’ Revise History & The Issues in Marlian Music

Hot Takes: How ‘Anikulapo’ & ‘The Woman King’ Revise History & The Issues in Marlian Music

the hottest pop-culture takes this

NATIVE Exclusive: Pheelz Is Always Getting Better

NATIVE Exclusive: Pheelz Is Always Getting Better

“Finesse” has changed my

What’s Going On: Coup In Burkina Faso, Uganda Confirms Another Ebola Death & More

What’s Going On: Coup In Burkina Faso, Uganda Confirms Another Ebola Death & More

Notable headlines from around the

2023 Oscars: Nigeria’s Absence & International Feature Film Submissions From Africa

2023 Oscars: Nigeria’s Absence & International Feature Film Submissions From Africa

Nigeria will not submit a film in the 95th Academy

Ahead of ‘Palmwine Music 3,’ Show Dem Camp continue to blaze the trail

Ahead of ‘Palmwine Music 3,’ Show Dem Camp continue to blaze the trail

With their tenth project in sight, Show Dem Camp’s evolution