NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel

NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel

The Street Hop savant continues to reach deeper into his storytelling

Nigerian Artists & Music Labels: A Love-Hate Relationship

Nigerian Artists & Music Labels: A Love-Hate Relationship

Bound by music &

The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs

The Shuffle: Celebrating Wizkid’s ‘Ayo’ through 5 Essential Songs

Here's to nine years since Big Wiz's sophomore

The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death

The Aftermath Of Mohbad’s Sudden Death

A week of allegations, peaceful protests and nationwide calls for justice for the fallen

Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Lady Donli is set to unveil another layer of her artistry with ‘Pan African Rockstar’

Mark Your Calendars: September

Turntable Top 100: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” makes a re-entry at No.22

Turntable Top 100: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” makes a re-entry at No.22

Asake's "Lonely At The Top" spends its tenth consecutive week at No.1

NATIVE Selects: New music from Khaid, Midas, Diamond Platinumz & more

NATIVE Selects: New music from Khaid, Midas, Diamond Platinumz & more

New tunes to get into as the week moves

Best New Music: Nobuhle offers stirring prayers on “Imali”

Best New Music: Nobuhle offers stirring prayers on “Imali”

Co-produced by Master KG & Casswell

NATIVE Exclusive: Kah-Lo is closing out an old chapter with ‘Pain/Pleasure’

NATIVE Exclusive: Kah-Lo is closing out an old chapter with ‘Pain/Pleasure’

"A lot of us musicians are crazy to be doing this full time. But a lot of us are here because we have something to get...

Our First Impressions of Nasty C’s  ‘I Love It Here’

Our First Impressions of Nasty C’s ‘I Love It Here’

With features from Ami Faku, Benny the Butcher, Maglera Doe Boy &

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Ayra Starr, SGaWD, Darkoo & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Ayra Starr, SGaWD, Darkoo & More

new tracks to kickstart your weekend

New Music Friday: Projects From Nasty C, Juls, Cassper Nyovest & More

New Music Friday: Projects From Nasty C, Juls, Cassper Nyovest & More

brilliant projects to soundtrack your weekend

NATIVE Exclusive: ITUA Wants To Heal The World

NATIVE Exclusive: ITUA Wants To Heal The World

Mental and social preoccupations play a huge role in the Dutch-Nigerian artist's

A 1-Listen Review Of Juls’ New EP, ‘PALMWINE DIARIES VOL. 1’

A 1-Listen Review Of Juls’ New EP, ‘PALMWINE DIARIES VOL. 1’

A forward-leaning interpretation of the Highlife-indebted

ODUMODUBLVCK’s ‘EZIOKWU’ Draws Closer With New Single, “MC OLUOMO”

ODUMODUBLVCK’s ‘EZIOKWU’ Draws Closer With New Single, “MC OLUOMO”

the track is a subtle ode to

In memory of Mohbad, the street-pop artist who always sought the light

In memory of Mohbad, the street-pop artist who always sought the light

Rest in peace,

Best New Music: Patoranking & Victony Are A Delectable Pairing On “Babylon”

Best New Music: Patoranking & Victony Are A Delectable Pairing On “Babylon”

a searing standout from the Dancehall veteran's fourth album, 'World Best'

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Kah-Lo, BNXN, Young Stunna & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music From Kah-Lo, BNXN, Young Stunna & More

new tunes for your

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Makes Chart History

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Makes Chart History

spending a ninth week atop the

How Kwesi Arthur’s Feature On ‘Top Boy’ Emboldens His Storytelling Ethos

How Kwesi Arthur’s Feature On ‘Top Boy’ Emboldens His Storytelling Ethos

The artist has long championed young Ghanaian experiences and now it's taking him