uNder: Best New Artists (March, 2026)
Our March 2026 cohort features Zen Univrse, Kofee Bean, S1orDie, and Jack
Ife Ogunjobi Is Staking His Claim with ‘Tell Them, I’m Here’
As a core member of the Mercury Prize–winning Ezra Collective, Ife Ogunjobi’s sound has travelled across global stages....
scottyolorin’s debut mixtape, ‘OLORIN PACK,’ is here
With the singer’s first headline show only a few days away, this new mixtape serves as the perfect precursor for his dedicated...
Best New Music: Egertton Is Channelling Ancestral Rage On “Obokhian”
The existence of “Obokhian” signals a future in which Rage music from these parts will possess a unique cultural...
Interview: Champz Wants To Make A Statement
Across the 10-minute runtime of 'Young Poet,' the youngster affirms his origins and situates himself in the future of...
Best New Music: Kayode’s “Aimoye” Is A Collage Of Old And New Influences
Lyrically, “Aimoye” is grounded but confident, positioning Kayode as a young baller who is living his
A Quick Primer On Yoruba Oral Genres
When rappers like Kayode make experimental sounds, they’re only following in the legacy of the very genres being...
Charles Onyeabor Is Preserving A Generational Legacy
With three full-length projects in the last three years, Charles Onyeabor’s catalogue feels like a wholesome musical...
Ayra Starr Wants Women To Own Their Power
“Where Do We Go” gestures to a fresh era while holding on to the feeling that has always lived at the centre of her...
uNder: Best New Artists (February, 2026)
Our February 2026 cohort features Ayjay bobo, Lali X Lola, jaykatana, and Sandro.
LYRXX Wants You To Feel Things
From the heartfelt crooning of ‘OAU Fine Girl” to the linguistic showcase of "Mystery Rider," LYRXX traverses a world of...
Best New Music: Mavo and SSSoundgawd’s “Aura Salad” Is Peak Dancefloor Filler
“Aura Salad” is a peak dancefloor filler, and the production stitches the beats together with spunky
Cosamote’s ‘Files ‘26’ Is A Testament to Collaborative Brilliance
Sonically, the project casts a wide net, threading together Afropop, Rap, and R&B into a fluid, cohesive
Tiwa Savage Is Launching A Music Foundation With Berklee College of Music
For Tiwa Savage, the goal is to be a conduit between talents and the harrowing situation of inaccessibility back in Africa....
Pith Africa Announces First European Pop-Ups in Paris and Amsterdam
The run marks the Lagos brand’s first international retail outings and a clear step toward a wider global
Karam Gill’s ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Is A Powerful Celebration Of Identity
‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ unfolds across continents, capturing the details of the life of
Kosi O and Rigo Kamp Explore the Dynamics of Modern Love on “UNO”
After a smattering of singles in 2025, she enters the new year with another heart-on-sleeve burner, “UNO,” a collaboration with Rigo...
Best New Music: Zaylevelten Is Enjoying The Perks Of Triumph On “Muzz”
His first release of 2026, “Muzz,” arrives as a reflective statement on his blistering come-up and the perks that his success affords...
African Gospel Music Is Ready for Global Recognition
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.
