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What was once perceived as locally rooted worship music has evolved into a digitally dominant and commercially viable...
Rising Star, Jody, Teams Up With WaveBoy For Romantic Number, “Lisa”
Produced by David Acekeys with additional production from D-tac, "Lisa" tells the story of an undeniable attraction.
Afropop Is Losing Touch With Love
If earlier Afropop reflected a society rooted in emotional vulnerability, today’s genre exists in a world shaped by...
Shoday Is Just Getting Started
"I wanted my debut album to sound good, so I took my time and waited for the right moment rather than
Knucks Wants You To Know That He’s ‘A Fine African Man’
Knucks' second studio album, ‘A Fine African Man,’ represents a continued and deeper exploration of identity.
Best New Music: Kwesi Arthur Is Turning The Page On “Redemption”
Clocking in at just over two minutes, Arthur opts to give listeners an insight into his current state of mind on...
Omah Lay Taps Into Melancholia On “DON’T LOVE ME”
“DON’T LOVE ME” follows a period of sustained activity and output from the Port Harcourt native, suggesting we’re fully in rollout...
oSHAMO Maintains His Fuji-Pop Streak with “Shina Rampe”
oSHAMO appears intent on maintaining his momentum from 2025, and his latest single, “Shina Rampe,” makes the case.
Best New Music: Scotty Olorin Is Ready to Risk It All on “Deela”
Though “Deela” plays as a love song, it also captures Olorin at his most assured: clear-eyed about his appeal and unafraid to say...
Cheque Is At His Expressive Best On ‘YAZI’
It is evident that with ‘YAZI,’ Cheque aimed to start the year on a high note, and his renewed focus on honest storytelling comes to...
The Reality of Nepotism in Nigerian Music
Money will always buy the best cameras and the loudest PR, but in the end, consistency is the only thing that decides who...
Best New Music: Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay Are In Their Romantic Bag On “My Healer”
For Seyi Vibez, this new single feels like a welcome return to the distinctive melodic approach that his audience has come to cherish....
Northern Nigerian Musicians Are Rewriting The Playbook
Northern musicians are carving out space on the national radar, proving that their music is both culturally resonant but commercially...
How 3-Step Became The Definitive Sound Of The Moment
As the rhythm spreads from Johannesburg to Lagos, London, Nairobi, and beyond, it is being embraced and
Bugwu Aneto-Okeke Joins The MERLIN Board
The Board includes a mix of new and returning members, consisting Nigeria's Bugwu Aneto-Okeke of Measurable Accurate Digital Solutions....
10 Artists To Watch Out For In 2026
The need to get behind the acts we love has never been more urgent or felt as right as it does in 2026.
NATIVE Mag’s Best Albums Of 2025
These albums thrilled and comforted us in equal measure throughout 2025.
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