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...
A Primer On 3-Step’s Rise To Prominence
3-Step has taken over airwaves and dancefloors across South Africa and
The Songs Of The Summer
Although summer typically falls in the rainy period in Africa, there’s always a party happening, and these are the jams to keep things...
Lojay Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album Titled ‘XOXO’
He also released a new single from the album titled “Tenner” in anticipation of the eagerly-awaited album.
ARATHEJAY WANTS TO FIND GOD
Arathejay has continued to extend his impressive streak in 2025, taking his divine message and sound across Ghana and even...
Best New Music: Rigo Kamp Flexes His Creative Range On “Check It”
On "Check It," he interjects his melodious vocal runs with silky, braggadocious raps about his elegant style and gushing love...
Brazilian Funk is Afropop’s Bouncy New Muse
Nigerian music has adopted the energetic South American genre as artists and producers seek to inject its novel energy into Afropop....
The NATIVE’s First Impressions Of Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign Of Weakness’
The team offers our reflections on Burna Boy’s latest
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.
