Igwe Aka Is Leaning Into Legacy On “EGONOMICS”
Produced by 3CB, “EGONOMICS” reaches deeper into Igwe Aka’s cultural roots and evolving musical sensibilities.
Apex Village Wants To Leave Its Mark On Nigerian Hip-Hop With ‘Welcome 2 The Ville’
The 14-tracker positions the Abuja-based collective at the vanguard of Hip-Hop’s generational shift in Nigeria.
Interview: Omah Lay Wants ‘Clarity Of Mind’
Nearly four years on from ‘Boy Alone,’ its follow-up, ‘Clarity Of Mind,’ has arrived, finding Omah Lay in an elevated head...
uNder: Best New Artists (March, 2026)
Our February 2026 cohort features Zen Univrse, Kofee Bean, S1orDie, and Jack
Ife Ogunjobi Is Staking His Claim with ‘Tell Them, I’m Here’
As a core member of the Mercury Prize–winning Ezra Collective, Ife Ogunjobi’s sound has travelled across global stages....
scottyolorin’s debut mixtape, ‘OLORIN PACK,’ is here
With the singer’s first headline show only a few days away, this new mixtape serves as the perfect precursor for his dedicated...
Best New Music: Egertton Is Channelling Ancestral Rage On “Obokhian”
The existence of “Obokhian” signals a future in which Rage music from these parts will possess a unique cultural...
Interview: Champz Wants To Make A Statement
Across the 10-minute runtime of 'Young Poet,' the youngster affirms his origins and situates himself in the future of...
Best New Music: Kayode’s “Aimoye” Is A Collage Of Old And New Influences
Lyrically, “Aimoye” is grounded but confident, positioning Kayode as a young baller who is living his
A Quick Primer On Yoruba Oral Genres
When rappers like Kayode make experimental sounds, they’re only following in the legacy of the very genres being...
Charles Onyeabor Is Preserving A Generational Legacy
With three full-length projects in the last three years, Charles Onyeabor’s catalogue feels like a wholesome musical...
Ayra Starr Wants Women To Own Their Power
“Where Do We Go” gestures to a fresh era while holding on to the feeling that has always lived at the centre of her...
uNder: Best New Artists (February, 2026)
Our February 2026 cohort features Ayjay bobo, Lali X Lola, jaykatana, and Sandro.
LYRXX Wants You To Feel Things
From the heartfelt crooning of ‘OAU Fine Girl” to the linguistic showcase of "Mystery Rider," LYRXX traverses a world of...
Best New Music: Mavo and SSSoundgawd’s “Aura Salad” Is Peak Dancefloor Filler
“Aura Salad” is a peak dancefloor filler, and the production stitches the beats together with spunky
Cosamote’s ‘Files ‘26’ Is A Testament to Collaborative Brilliance
Sonically, the project casts a wide net, threading together Afropop, Rap, and R&B into a fluid, cohesive
Tiwa Savage Is Launching A Music Foundation With Berklee College of Music
For Tiwa Savage, the goal is to be a conduit between talents and the harrowing situation of inaccessibility back in Africa....
Pith Africa Announces First European Pop-Ups in Paris and Amsterdam
The run marks the Lagos brand’s first international retail outings and a clear step toward a wider global
Karam Gill’s ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Is A Powerful Celebration Of Identity
‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ unfolds across continents, capturing the details of the life of
Kosi O and Rigo Kamp Explore the Dynamics of Modern Love on “UNO”
After a smattering of singles in 2025, she enters the new year with another heart-on-sleeve burner, “UNO,” a collaboration with Rigo...
