Interview: Johnny Drille Wants You To Keep Pushing
Across 14 songs, the singer embodies a reflective poise that has long been a Johnny Drille standard on 'Before The Morning...
Anaïs Cardot Is Bringing Intimate Emotions To Life
The Gabonese-French artist’s new EP, 'Map of Her Shadows,' is a lush meditation on familial grief, vulnerability and...
The Shuffle: Musiliu Haruna Ishola’s ‘Soyoyo’ Revived A Storied Yoruba Oral Genre
26 years later, ‘Soyoyo’ is a time capsule of Apala in its most propulsive 21st century
Best New Music: Zaylevelten Is In Menacing Mood On “Talk Freestyle”
Zay is setting the terms for his engagement with the industry, while also showcasing the grit that has fueled his rapid...
Track-By-Track: Famous PLuto Walks Us Through ‘Street Therapist’
We caught up with the rapper and singer to break down each track on his debut
Interview: BNXN And Sarz Want To Soundtrack Your Summer
Moving fluidly between Soul, Calypso, and Alt-Pop influences, ‘The Game Needs Us’ sees BNXN and Sarz range forward for what could be...
Bella Alubo’s “Abo Le (How are you?)” Is a Love Letter to Jos
"I want people to remember that Jos is still the home of peace and
Anime Is Being Rescored With African Music On TikTok
Across TikTok, young Nigerians are re-editing anime fight scenes with the dense percussion and vocal urgency of Afropop and...
Ema Onigah Wants To Sing In Rhythm
The seven songs of 'ITEM VII' relay an expressive palette, suffused with influences Ema Onigah has explored throughout his...
Interview: The Big Hash Wants You To Feel The Love
“It's for love, and it's by love, it's inspired by
The Tiwa Savage Foundation Is Here To Train The Next Generation Of African Music Stars
The inaugural edition of the initiative reached its conclusion with a ceremonial finale at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and...
Asake Is Meeting The World On His Own Terms
What is notable is not that Asake speaks Yoruba publicly, but that he does so at a moment of peak global
Fimi’s Latest Single, “Nasty,” Is A Statement Of Arrival
Throughout “Nasty,” Fimi tunnels into her thoughts on evolution and change, using her experiences as a narrational...
Strei Wants You To Be Free At ‘Night’
"You can dance, you can laugh, you can express yourself, you can feel. That's why I named it
Interview: Mellissa Knows She’s A ‘Diamond Baby’
Five years after her debut and a handful of collaborations, Mellissa is ready to step into the spotlight with ‘Diamond...
uNder: Best New Artists (April, 2026)
Our April 2026 cohort features Angell Mutonii, BHADMAYORS, R33NZO, and The Creative Rae.
Unpacking Afropop’s Jewelry Evolution
Jewelry is no longer just proof of wealth or proximity to success; it is now its own
How Francophone Afropop Became A Diasporic Force
Whether it is the rhythms or the language, one thing about the rising sound is clear: Francophone Afropop is here to...
Joey Jaey Is All About Honesty On “Follow You”
Featuring Meyar Oti, "Follow You" deals in a the knotty currency of truth even when it is not
Tiwa Savage Music Foundation Awards 2.1 Million Dollars
The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation has completed the inaugural edition, awarding 2.1 million dollars in scholarships to 18...
