Best New Music: Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay Are In Their Romantic Bag On “My Healer”
For Seyi Vibez, this new single feels like a welcome return to the distinctive melodic approach that his audience has come to cherish....
Northern Nigerian Musicians Are Rewriting The Playbook
Northern musicians are carving out space on the national radar, proving that their music is both culturally resonant but commercially...
How 3-Step Became The Definitive Sound Of The Moment
As the rhythm spreads from Johannesburg to Lagos, London, Nairobi, and beyond, it is being embraced and
Bugwu Aneto-Okeke Joins The MERLIN Board
The Board includes a mix of new and returning members, consisting Nigeria's Bugwu Aneto-Okeke of Measurable Accurate Digital Solutions....
10 Artists To Watch Out For In 2026
The need to get behind the acts we love has never been more urgent or felt as right as it does in 2026.
NATIVE Mag’s Best Albums Of 2025
These albums thrilled and comforted us in equal measure throughout 2025.
CupidSZN’s Journey to ‘MYTH-ERA’ is a Tale of Consistency
Since moving to Lagos, things have fallen in place for CupidSZN, circumstances pushing him closer to his ambition of...
Emo Grae Offers Romantic Assurance On BNXN Collab, “Your Type”
Emo Grae’s vocals sound grown as he assures his muse of a love that defies reason in tandem with BNXN on "Your
Seyi G. Explores The Motions Of Resilience On ‘Who Needed That Therapist Anyways’
Stepping out with his first full-length body of work, Seyi G. uses ‘W.N.T.T.A’ to introduce not just his sound, but his...
How Afropop Comes Alive For Detty December
While Detty December is characterised by a packed schedule of social events, the festivities thrive on the vibrant energy supplied by...
HOMECOMING™ and AlphaTheta Complete Start From Scratch Workshops in Lagos For 2025
The Lagos debut of Start From Scratch launched with a fully booked first class in September and continued through the end of the...
Elestee Is Ready Now
‘Mentally, I’m Here’ documents where Elestee is in this exact moment, but it also points toward where she’s headed....
Davido, ODUMODUBLVCK, and More Headline 2025 Spotify Wrapped
This year’s Spotify Wrapped data for Nigeria reveals a memorable musical year marked by the enduring dominance of established...
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...
uNder: Best New Artists (November, 2025)
Our November cohort includes Soulja, Egertton, Akeine, and Tageel.
The Cavemen. Are Still Evolving
The Cavemen. talk about their latest album, ‘Cavy In The City,’ and building on Highlife while incorporating a spectrum of other...
Mahvel Balances Introspection And Rhythmicity on “Wish U Well”
“Wish U Well” expands Mahvel’s sonic identity, pairing vulnerability with rhythm and emotion with movement on a thrilling anthem....
The NATIVE’s First Impressions of Tems’ ‘Love Is A Kingdom’
The NATIVE Mag team reflects on her surprise project as she offers a deeper exploration of her blend of soulful R&B and Afropop...
Show Dem Camp Wants You to See the Magic in African Art
The alchemical act of creation, of conjuring substance from the void, is the central thesis of ‘Afrika Magik,’ Show Dem Camp’s new...