Odeal’s The Summer That Saved Me’ Is An Ode To Dynamism
‘The Summer That Saved Me’ sounds arguably more eclectic than any other project Odeal has put out in the
Maleek Berry Embraces Rebirth On ‘If Only Love Was Enough’
Few weeks after the release of ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ we caught up with Maleek Berry to discuss the journey to his debut...
uNder Spotlight: Fimi Is Here to Give You What You’ve Been Craving
You listen to Fimi and realize quickly: this is a generative force armed with a chameleonic flow layered with wit and rhythm....
Best New Music: TMZY And Yiizi Explore The Motions Of Romance On “Ayawa”
TMZY and Yiizi’s nimble mastery of melodies, penchant for colourful storytelling, and palpable chemistry are evident on...
A Ranking Of Burna Boy’s Albums
With an eighth album from the African Giant on the horizon, the team at The NATIVE gathered together to rank all the Burna Boy albums....
Examining The Musical Connection Between Ghana And Jamaica
Though separated by thousands of miles, Ghana and Jamaica share a profound cultural connection that manifests in music....
The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of BNXN’s ‘Captain’
The NATIVE team reacts to BNXN's sophomore album.
Samthing Soweto Makes A Stirring Return On ‘Touch Is A Move (Good Morning)’
Samthing Soweto has released his new album, ‘Touch is a Move (Good Morning),’ his first project in almost five years....
Darkoo Has the Soundtrack to Your $exy Girl $ummer
We speak to Darkoo about swaggering to the forefront of Afropop with her summer-ready soundtrack to feminine joy and...
Best New Music: Indi Is Effortlessly Cool On “Over”
“Over” is arguably the strongest addition to Indi’s growing discography yet. It’s sexy, cool and...
uNder: Best New Artists (June, 2025)
Our June edition features Xowié, Mavo, Juma Mufasa, and Kalibwani.
Ayo Maff Details His Rise To Fame On ‘Prince Of The Street’
Ayo Maff's debut LP finds him staking his claim as one of Street-pop’s current
The Gospel Of Afropop: When God Shows Up In Popular Music
Subtly or directly, Nigerian musicians recognise a supreme being above them, say prayers, and acknowledge their mortality and life’s...
Runtown Finds Balance On ‘Soundgod Fest Vol IV’
Across the six-track EP, Runtown sounds grounded, merging emotional intelligence with characteristic genre-defiant...
Darkoo’s ‘$exy Girl $ummer (Vol 1)’ Is A Nostalgia-Driven Homage To Women
Darkoo's new project blends an appreciation for sounds from the noughties and early 2000s with an unmissable homage to women....
Best New Music: Amaarae Rings In A New Era On “S.M.O.”
A strong opening salvo from what could be one of the best albums from anywhere in the world this
THE RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE UK
From African hall parties to undeniable hits by Burna Boy, J Hus, and more, this is the story of how Afrobeats broke through in the...
How South Africa Became Africa’s Premier Touring Destination
As the world looks toward Africa as the next frontier of cultural and economic growth, South Africa’s model offers a compelling...
M.A.D SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SONGTOOLS
The agreement between M.A.D Solutions and SongTools democratises access to global marketing tools for African
Remembering Fridaycruise As a Depository Of Odunsi’s Artistic Evolution
Fridaycruise continues to exist as a relic that captures the charm of a bygone era and Odunsi’s relentless artistic...
