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...
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 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”
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)
Our October cohort includes Monochrome, Esoterica, KKeda, and Y Celeb.
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
Taken from his Bizzypedia zine, Mavo talks NATIVE Mag through his blistering rise to the top and the unique powers that make him...
