Best New Music: Konyikeh’s “Sorrow” Is A Meditative Ode To Life

Best New Music: Konyikeh’s “Sorrow” Is A Meditative Ode To Life

A powerful debut from the classically-trained singer

Best New Music: Prettyboy D-O Oozes Confidence on “Korokoro”

Best New Music: Prettyboy D-O Oozes Confidence on “Korokoro”

with disarming authenticity and

Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”

Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”

featuring Daliwonga, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De

Best New Music: PayBac Iboro & Elveektor Address a Nigerian Issue on “Look Me Less”

Best New Music: PayBac Iboro & Elveektor Address a Nigerian Issue on “Look Me Less”

PayBac Iboro is one of its most Hip-Hop's most active

Best New Music: Nonso Amadi & Zinoleesky Are A Perfect Pairing On “Lock Up”

Best New Music: Nonso Amadi & Zinoleesky Are A Perfect Pairing On “Lock Up”

Off his debut album, 'When It

Best New Music: Yinka Grapples With Unrequited Love on “Flowers”

Best New Music: Yinka Grapples With Unrequited Love on “Flowers”

addressing the confusion and pain that sometimes accompany

Best New Music: Dwin, The Stoic Pens An Intimate Letter On “Sit”

Best New Music: Dwin, The Stoic Pens An Intimate Letter On “Sit”

A balmy and ultra-relatable

Best New Music: Falz & Tekno’s New Single “O Wa” Offers A Timely Message About Radical Action

Best New Music: Falz & Tekno’s New Single “O Wa” Offers A Timely Message About Radical Action

a clarion call for Nigeria's youngest

Best New Music: Rema relishes in his superpowers on new two-pack single, “Holiday/Reason You”

Best New Music: Rema relishes in his superpowers on new two-pack single, “Holiday/Reason You”

Straight out of

Best New Music: Ayra Starr Embodies Ultra-Confidence on “Sability”

Best New Music: Ayra Starr Embodies Ultra-Confidence on “Sability”

A cumulation of poise and

Best New Music: Lojay sings an anthem for the lovelorn on “MOTO”

Best New Music: Lojay sings an anthem for the lovelorn on “MOTO”

A showcase of the singer's more sensitive

Best New Music: Tyla Bares Her Desires In House-Disco Stunner “Been Thinking”

Best New Music: Tyla Bares Her Desires In House-Disco Stunner “Been Thinking”

a colourful start to the South African singer's year

Best New Music: Libianca Gets Real About Mental Health On “People (Check On Me)”

Best New Music: Libianca Gets Real About Mental Health On “People (Check On Me)”

aural healing for those in

Best New Music: Zinoleesky & Omah Lay Get Vulnerable On “Last Time”

Best New Music: Zinoleesky & Omah Lay Get Vulnerable On “Last Time”

off his latest EP 'Grit &

Best New Music: Kelechief & Amaarae’s intoxicating new single “Fine Wine”

Best New Music: Kelechief & Amaarae’s intoxicating new single “Fine Wine”

Ahead of the American-Nigerian's coming album,

Best New Music: Crayon, Johnny Drille & Magixx Showcase Luminous Range on “Losing You”

Best New Music: Crayon, Johnny Drille & Magixx Showcase Luminous Range on “Losing You”

an emotive

Best New Music: Somadina and L0la deliver the psychedelic-inspired anthem, “WDYWFM”

Best New Music: Somadina and L0la deliver the psychedelic-inspired anthem, “WDYWFM”

a dreamy standout from the

Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”

Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”

the unmissable highs of enjoying one's life

Best New Music: Shalom Dubas Reflects On Life’s Uncertainty With New Single, “Gold.”

Best New Music: Shalom Dubas Reflects On Life’s Uncertainty With New Single, “Gold.”

a sensitive record lined with exotic guitar licks

Best New Music: Dami Oniru’s “Emotions” Makes A Compelling Case For Self-Love

Best New Music: Dami Oniru’s “Emotions” Makes A Compelling Case For Self-Love

further proof of her gift to convey strong