How Afropop Comes Alive For Detty December

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

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

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

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 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)

uNder: Best New Artists (November, 2025)

Our November cohort includes Soulja, Egertton, Akeine, and Tageel.

The Cavemen. Are Still Evolving

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”

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’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

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...

Shona Celebrates Identity And Faith On “Psalm 23”

Shona Celebrates Identity And Faith On “Psalm 23”

From verse to verse, "Psalm 23" captures a journey of redemption and

Njerae Is Rewriting The East African R&B Story

Njerae Is Rewriting The East African R&B Story

Njerae unpacks the creative decisions behind ‘Four Letter Word (Deluxe)’ and her growth as a critical voice in East Africa’s R&B...

Qing Madi Joins Keith Sweat and Lil Wayne On “Working II”

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...

uNder: Best New Artists (October, 2025)

uNder: Best New Artists (October, 2025)

Our October cohort includes Monochrome, Esoterica, KKeda, and Y Celeb.

How ‘Made In Lagos’ Created A Blueprint For An Era

How ‘Made In Lagos’ Created A Blueprint For An Era

‘Made in Lagos’ shifted the culture and stretched the limits of what African music could be. Five years on, the blueprint still...

NATIVE Exclusive: Mavo’s Universe 

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...

Zlatan Is Afropop’s Ultimate Symbol of Hope

Zlatan Is Afropop’s Ultimate Symbol of Hope

Across 'Symbol of Hope,' Zlatan extends his hand to those still climbing, hoping to help them make sense of the...

JELEEL! Will Not Be Boxed

JELEEL! Will Not Be Boxed

Beyond the digital realm, JELEEL! is resonating with a cult following that craves cultural representation without creative...

Shona’s Debut, “For Her,” Is A Tribute To Women Who Refuse To Stay Silent

Shona’s Debut, “For Her,” Is A Tribute To Women Who Refuse To Stay Silent

Shona has spent years navigating male-dominated spaces — from boardrooms to bandstands — and “For Her” reflects that...

Lojay’s Debut Album, ‘XOXO,’ Is A Collage Of Feelings

Lojay’s Debut Album, ‘XOXO,’ Is A Collage Of Feelings

‘XOXO’ arrived with 14 tracks, and a couple of complimentary features from the likes of Tyla, Victony and Colombian singer and producer...