The Gospel Of Afropop: When God Shows Up In Popular Music

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’

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 ‘$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.”

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

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 

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

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 

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...

Our First Impressions of Olamide’s ‘Olamide’ album

Our First Impressions of Olamide’s ‘Olamide’ album

The NATIVE team give their early thoughts on the Afropop giant's 11th solo studio album.

Nigeria’s Trenchtok Community Is Charting the Rise of Mara

Nigeria’s Trenchtok Community Is Charting the Rise of Mara

We speak to the dancers and musicians incubating a guttural sound set to provide Street-Pop with a new lease of life.

 The Significance of Billboard’s Expansion into Africa

 The Significance of Billboard’s Expansion into Africa

Through Billboard Africa, the media conglomerate will introduce its world-class editorial content showcasing the power of African music....

Jeriq And Moolah Greenz Team Up With BLOKENT On Catchy “Get The Bag”

Jeriq And Moolah Greenz Team Up With BLOKENT On Catchy “Get The Bag”

Featuring the talents of Moolah Greenz and Jeriq, “GET THE BAG” delivers an infectious energy that resonates with anyone on the...

Braye Confronts The Complexity Of Human Connections On ‘I Wish I Had More Time’ 

Braye Confronts The Complexity Of Human Connections On ‘I Wish I Had More Time’ 

Braye's ‘I Wish I Had More Time’ examines the tenuous nature of human connections and the scope of

uNder: Best New Artists (May, 2025)

uNder: Best New Artists (May, 2025)

Featuring Zaylevelten, Fimi &

Raybekah And Tha Boy Myles Are In Sync On BIRDS OF A FEATHER (B.O.A.F)

Raybekah And Tha Boy Myles Are In Sync On BIRDS OF A FEATHER (B.O.A.F)

Raybekah and Tha Boy Myles dexterously collide their worlds on their new EP, ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER (B.O.A.F).’

Studio monkey shoulder is funding ideas to bring music communities to life

Studio monkey shoulder is funding ideas to bring music communities to life

N20 million up for

How Shallipopi Bent Culture To His Will

How Shallipopi Bent Culture To His Will

Shallipopi embodies Street-Pop but when he says, “Worldwide Plutomanians,” it truly is a worldwide phenomenon.

Skyla Tylaa Is Taking Off 

Skyla Tylaa Is Taking Off 

For the next phase of her career, Skyla Tylaa is actively working on creating music while entertaining with her exhilarating...

What OdumoduBlvck’s Greatest School Tour Could Mean For Touring In Nigeria

What OdumoduBlvck’s Greatest School Tour Could Mean For Touring In Nigeria

The rapper’s decision to embark on a local university tour of this nature could go on to become a significant moment, one that...

NATIVE PREMIERE: Tanika Is Stepping Out On Her Terms With The Kida Kudz-Assisted “FAST FWD”

NATIVE PREMIERE: Tanika Is Stepping Out On Her Terms With The Kida Kudz-Assisted “FAST FWD”

From working her way out of London’s Myatt’s Field, Tanika is now setting her sights on the bright lights of...