The Grammys rename ‘Best World Music Album’ category
“A departure from the connotations of colonialism, folk and ‘non-American’ that the former term
NATIVE Premiere: JELEEL! and Prettyboy D-O are speaking up against their oppressors in their video for “Sinner”
Together, they celebrate black love and creating art in the face of the powers oppressing
Rap Song of the Week: Shakez seethes with righteous anger on “Blood on the Flag”
A direct reference to the Lekki massacre, backed by a sample of one of the greatest civil rights era protest
NATIVE Exclusive: In conversation with DJ Switch
"I want to leave that level of greatness. I want people to say that was one of a
Tiwa Savage’s video for Naira Marley-assisted “Ole” combines Goth and guerrilla
Dedicated to “Every single life lost to injustice in
A 1-listen review of Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’
The return of one of the most effortlessly skilled artists contemporary afropop has ever
A look back at Wizkid’s album cover arts from his debut, ‘Superstar’ to ‘Made In Lagos’
Appreciating the art direction for Wizkid's album
5 Halloween costume ideas for black couples
Whether you're Halloweening at home with kids, or tuning into a spooky Zoom party – The NATIVE have got a look for...
Burna Boy dedicates BET hip-hop awards performance to the victims of police brutality
A resounding reminder of the urgency behind the clamour to #EndSARS and reform the
The soundtrack of Nigeria’s reality has not changed for years
Music has been documenting our collective pain for decades
Wizkid postpones Made In Lagos release due to #EndSars
The significance of the album being postponed
Musicians cannot lead the #EndSars movement, they can join
Examining the role celebrities play in our
NATIVE Premiere: Get an exclusive listen of Nova’s “Replay” here
Nova announces a new project, 'S.T.A.Y II' and shares a new
Songs of the day: New music from Cracker Mallo and Fireboy DML, Laik, Zion Yande and more
We’ve had music through all the heartbreaking moments of 2020. Despite the ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and the seemingly...
How the Liberian Movie Union are using piracy as their scapegoat
Liberia are fighting off piracy in order to effect growth in their local movie industry; but piracy is not their only...
