Luwa.Mp4 Releases Riotous Debut Album, ‘punKstA*’
Across the album’s 12 tracks, Luwa.Mp4 continues his fiery exploration and fusion of genres like Punk Rock, Afropop, Hyperpop, and...
Shekhinah Returns With Surprise Album, ‘Less Trouble’
The South African R&B star is at her most assertive on her first album in four years.
The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Amaarae’s ‘Black Star’
‘Black Star’ marks another evolutionary arc for Amaarae, and The NATIVE team offer our thoughts after a few...
HENNESSY PARTNERS WITH TEMS THROUGH THE LEADING VIBE INITIATIVE
Launching in Lagos, Nigeria, this event pioneered by Tems marks the beginning of a continent-wide movement to elevate African women in...
True Clrs Want People To Dance
True Clrs, a travelling party series launched by Adeola Kofoworade and Menab Tesfu, aims to bring the dance back to the parties....
Best New Music: Tiwa Savage and Skepta Are Stuck In A Loop On “On The Low”
After over a decade helming some of the most romantic cuts in Afropop, Tiwa Savage’s dalliance with R&B is helping to propel her...
Louddaaa Wants The World To Listen
Louddaaa sees Nigeria’s distinctive sonic identity as a responsibility, something to preserve and carry forward through both music and...
Rema Has Another Banger With Explosive “Kelebu”
The Rave Lorde has kept to his word to deliver a summer hit.
The Locales That Shaped Our Favourite Afropop Stars
Markers of those places inevitably show up in the music of our favorite stars, enriching our soundscape and furthering our cultural...
Best New Music: Ayra Starr Turns Youthful Swagger Into Sensual Elegance On “Hot Body”
On “Hot Body,” Ayra Starr sings with the relaxed certitude of a woman in command of her sexuality and
uNder: Best New Artists (July, 2025)
Our July edition features Danpapa GTA, Luwa.Mp4, BrotherKupa, and Andi K.
Tiwa Savage Teams Up With Skepta For “On The Low”
The queen of Afrobeats’ latest single finally arrives with an elegant guest verse from British rapper and producer Skepta....
Davido And Martell Is A Partnership Rooted In Authenticity
"I always ask myself: ‘Does this partnership open doors for others? Does it make the culture look good?’ If the answer is yes, then we...
In Tribute To Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s Most Beloved Maverick
Characterized by his charismatic approach, lyricism, and nonconformity, Daddy Lumba reshaped the music and art scene in...
Zulo Details His Evolution On New ‘Z’ EP
Packed with his reflections on faith, love, and cultural pride, ‘Z’ distills ZULO’s thoughts into a refined sound that’s bold and...
NATIVE AND TRUE CLRS ARE BRINGING THE PARTY TO HOUSTON WITH ODUMODUBLVCK AND SARZ
A travelling party that treats Afropop, Amapiano, and the wider spectrum of African sound as an integral core of the dancefloor...
Best New Music: Kabza De Small, Nontokozo Mhkize, And Mthunzi Embrace 3-Step On “Siyabonga”
The instantly identifiable three kick drum rhythm of the sub-genre combines with the soulful vocals of Nontokozo Mhkize to thrilling...
Tracing The Peerless Influence Of Wande Coal
It’s not hard to surmise that nearly every Afropop artist who defined the late 2010s and early 2020s has been influenced by Wande...
