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LOVN Is Just Getting Started
LOVN has stepped out with a new single, “Sorry I’m Busy,” that captures the quest for motion that’s propelling him...
CAF Is Bringing The AFCON Trophy To Europe On A Diaspora Tour
This tour aims to forge an unbreakable bridge between the African continent, its premier continental showpiece, and the...
L’Oréal Professionnel Teams Up With Orange Culture For ‘A Letter to Her’
Beyond the runway, this collaboration underscored L’Oréal Professionnel’s recognition as a brand that celebrates the beauty of every...
Qing Madi Joins Keith Sweat and Lil Wayne On “Working II”
The song’s theme of persistence in love is driven by Qing Madi’s youthful and soulful performance injecting African warmth into the...
NATIVE Exclusive: Mavo’s Universe
Taken from his Bizzypedia zine, Mavo talks NATIVE Mag through his blistering rise to the top and the unique powers that make him...
Best New Music: Valentino Rose Leads An Intoxicating Call For Resilience On Activity Records’ Debut Single, “Higher”
Working with B3AM, Jamie Black, The Phremen, and Valentino Rose, Activity Records delivers a sublime debut that’s deeply...
Txmmyily Is All About Having The Time Of His Life On “Jaiye”
Produced by Dan Akins, “Jaiye” is a no-frills party anthem that sees Txmmyily run through his bucket list for enjoying a great time....
Best New Music: FOLA Weaves An Epic Tale Of Hustle On “eko”
FOLA's “eko” concerns itself with the business of survival and the trade-offs that ensuring success in Lagos...
Mahvēl Teams Up With Tempoe For Fearless “Baptism”
Fusing R&B, Pop, and Soul, “Baptism” showcases Mahvēl’s distinctive voice while reinforcing his bold vision of sound without...
Best New Music: Tiwa Savage and Skepta Are Stuck In A Loop On “On The Low”
After over a decade helming some of the most romantic cuts in Afropop, Tiwa Savage’s dalliance with R&B is helping to propel her...
The Locales That Shaped Our Favourite Afropop Stars
Markers of those places inevitably show up in the music of our favorite stars, enriching our soundscape and furthering our cultural...
Zulo Details His Evolution On New ‘Z’ EP
Packed with his reflections on faith, love, and cultural pride, ‘Z’ distills ZULO’s thoughts into a refined sound that’s bold and...
Best New Music: Kabza De Small, Nontokozo Mhkize, And Mthunzi Embrace 3-Step On “Siyabonga”
The instantly identifiable three kick drum rhythm of the sub-genre combines with the soulful vocals of Nontokozo Mhkize to thrilling...
Ayo Edebiri Makes Emmy History With Nominations For Acting and Directing
Ayo Edebiri becomes the first woman ever to be nominated for both lead acting and directing in a comedy series in the same...
Best New Music: TMZY And Yiizi Explore The Motions Of Romance On “Ayawa”
TMZY and Yiizi’s nimble mastery of melodies, penchant for colourful storytelling, and palpable chemistry are evident on...
Samthing Soweto Makes A Stirring Return On ‘Touch Is A Move (Good Morning)’
Samthing Soweto has released his new album, ‘Touch is a Move (Good Morning),’ his first project in almost five years....
Darkoo Has the Soundtrack to Your $exy Girl $ummer
We speak to Darkoo about swaggering to the forefront of Afropop with her summer-ready soundtrack to feminine joy and...
Runtown Finds Balance On ‘Soundgod Fest Vol IV’
Across the six-track EP, Runtown sounds grounded, merging emotional intelligence with characteristic genre-defiant...
Darkoo’s ‘$exy Girl $ummer (Vol 1)’ Is A Nostalgia-Driven Homage To Women
Darkoo's new project blends an appreciation for sounds from the noughties and early 2000s with an unmissable homage to women....
Best New Music: Amaarae Rings In A New Era On “S.M.O.”
A strong opening salvo from what could be one of the best albums from anywhere in the world this
Braye Confronts The Complexity Of Human Connections On ‘I Wish I Had More Time’
Braye's ‘I Wish I Had More Time’ examines the tenuous nature of human connections and the scope of
