Best New Music: Kizz Daniel’s “Cough (Odo)” Reinforces His Hitmaking Genius
Vado's signature mastery is all over the anticipated "Buga"
Best New Music: Blaqbonez’s New Single “Back in Uni” Is an Anthem for the Unbelievers
Blaqbonez reminisces with glee about his
Best New Music: Show Dem Camp’s “WYW” Is A Detailed Evocation of Modern Relationships
A standout off 'Palmwine Music
Best New Music Special: Ayra Starr confirms herself as a generational star with “Rush”
etching her name on the path led by her
Best New Music: R2Bees & Gyakie Are Delightfully Melodious On “Need Your Love”
A standout off the duo's last
Best New Music: CKay’s “you” Embodies The Sad Thrill of Toxic Relationships
A fine precursor to his forthcoming debut album, 'Sad
Best New Music: M.I Abaga taps Olamide & Nas for the meditative single, “Bigger”
An early highlight off M.I's new album, 'The
Best New Music: Alpha Ojini & Odumodublvck Are Riotous On “Vigilante Bop”
a thrilling record inundated with pop culture references
Best New Music: Fireboy DML’s “Ashawo” is a relatable tale about modern relationships
"I’m ready to come out to play. I’m ready to step into my superstar
Best New Music: Lirase makes life’s uncertainty sound hopeful on “Don’t Know”
The Ghanaian singer-songwriter offers defiant hope
Best New Music: Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink’s “Nowhere to Hide” is resonant & buoyant
A supple 'Piano
Best New Music: Omah Lay’s “temptations” Is A Masterpiece of Romantic Tussle
at his introspective best
Best New Music: NATIVE Sound System’s “Wedding Ring” Is A Marker Of Its Continued Growth
the sound is
Best New Music: “Lokoto Riddim” expressively colours Juls’ forward-facing sonic vision
Continuing the revered producer's foray into new sounds
Best New Music: DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small reunite with Ami Faku for soothing anthem, “Beliveki”
Another gloriously affecting song from a transcendental
Best New Music Special: Asake’s “Peace Be Unto You” + CKay’s “Watawi”
Amapiano is the gift that keeps giving to Nigerian
Best New Music: Thato Saul & A-Reece Uphold Classic Rap Values on “Put It On Me”
A lyrical masterpiece off Thato's 'Life Is Gangster'
Best New Music: Zilla Oaks & Makama Recognise No Competition on “Slap$”
a standout from their joint tape
