These Extended Plays Have Broadened Afropop’s Imagination Over The Past Decade
From career-launching debuts to impressive collaborative projects, these are 15 of the best Afropop EPs from the last 10...
Paxslim Is Doubling Down On African Pride With The “Africa Only” Movement
Being African comes with plenty of social baggage, but Paxslim has chosen to respond decisively against it with "Africa...
Interview: Juls Has Always Followed the Sound
For Juls, ‘Junction’ is evidence of where his own curiosity has taken him during a career built on movement between sounds and...
Interview: Seyi Vibez’s Global Aspirations Reach A Crescendo On ‘SWAGUU’
Boasting only one feature with Quavo, ‘SWAGUU’ sees Seyi Vibez luxuriate in the essence of his global
Ivie Ani Is Entering A New Phase As A Cultural Guardian With A Martell Ambassadorship
As sounds from Africa continue to hobnob with global soundscapes, Ivie Ani is stepping into a new phase as a Cultural Ambassador for...
A Ranking Of Seyi Vibez’s Projects
Ahead of the release of 'SWAGUU,' we take a look at Seyi Vibez's loaded discography, from the least essential to the very...
Muyeez Is Reaching For The Crown On ‘All Hail Muyeez’
For listeners getting to know him through the album, Muyeez wants the music to offer a straightforward picture of who he...
Kaestyle Is At His Genre-Hopping Best On ‘Stylish’
‘Stylish’ transmutes beyond its literal meaning to showcase Kaestyle's range through two distinct genres, R&B and...
Interview: Black Sherif Is Embracing His Truest Self
Across the six tracks of ‘Sun Sherif,’ there’s no pressure to fit into a particular box. Black Sherif is simply making the music that...
Interview: El Mehdi Is Claiming Space For Queer Identity In Moroccan Society
Raised between Morocco and Canada, El Mehdi grew up navigating the complexities of queerness while finding his way back to his Amazigh...
THE WOMEN BREATHING INTIMACY AND INDIGENEITY INTO CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN MUSIC
These singers are incorporating ancestral musicality and language to usher in refreshing possibilities for contemporary Nigerian...
COOKIE THEKID IS JUST GETTING STARTED WITH “PARTY DON START”
Cookie TheKid is back again with “Party Don Start,” bringing a louder energy this time
Taves Is Living His Popstar Moment
‘Popstar - Side A' is anchored in romance rather than the fame Taves has enjoyed in recent years, it's a reflection of how he sees...
An Electronic Music Scene Is Taking Shape in Abuja
Abuja's Electronic music audience may still be small, but it is increasingly willing to embrace experiences beyond conventional...
Interview: KiDi Is On A Quest To Find Joy
Across his third album, KiDi trades the pressure of having it all figured out for a simpler pursuit: finding joy in the...
Xenophobia Can’t Break Africa’s Most Fruitful Musical Partnership
Politics may give Nigeria and South Africa reasons to turn away from each other. Music, stubbornly, keeps giving them reasons to...
HIGHBREED Is Back With “Cyanide/Damage”
Fusing Alternative R&B references with Neo-soul “Cyanide/Damage” is solid proof of HIGHBREED’s ability to make luscious music....
DOTTi The Deity Is Exploring The Breadth Of His Artistry On ‘Cocoa Hue’
DOTTi The Deity is drawing from personal experiences for a balmy effort, two years after the success of ‘Madam...
Interview: Manana Knows That Things Aren’t Always What They Seem
Across 10 songs, Manana's buttery vocals float languidly over delicate R&B instrumentation as both an invocation and honest...
