PREMIERE: Bella Alubo is sending a clear message in the video for “Don’t Trust Geminis”

PREMIERE: Bella Alubo is sending a clear message in the video for “Don’t Trust Geminis”

In these confusing times, Bella is reminding us not to add more to our mental stress

Essentials: SoulBlackSheep’s ‘It’s Just Loneliness’ EP is the self-isolation soundtrack we didn’t know we needed

Essentials: SoulBlackSheep’s ‘It’s Just Loneliness’ EP is the self-isolation soundtrack we didn’t know we needed

A care package while the world deals with the effects of the Coronavirus

For the Girls: Kenya’s Xenia Manasseh is making relatable heartbreak bops

For the Girls: Kenya’s Xenia Manasseh is making relatable heartbreak bops

Warning: you may

Watch Nigerian-American rapper Chika’s stunning NPR Tiny Desk performance

Watch Nigerian-American rapper Chika’s stunning NPR Tiny Desk performance

another stunning performance from

For The Girls: Shingai Shoniwa’s Solo Career Is One To Look Out For

For The Girls: Shingai Shoniwa’s Solo Career Is One To Look Out For

From the Noisettes to fighting on her

M.I Abaga makes a new update to a track on his 2018 album, ‘Yxng Dxnzl’

M.I Abaga makes a new update to a track on his 2018 album, ‘Yxng Dxnzl’

Capitalising on one of the interesting possibilities of the streaming

Nasty C, Sarkodie & M.I Abaga nominated for African Rapper of the Year at the 2020 256 Hip-Hop Awards

Nasty C, Sarkodie & M.I Abaga nominated for African Rapper of the Year at the 2020 256 Hip-Hop Awards

A celebration of rap music in Uganda and Africa as a

A look at Olamide’s influence on Nigerian pop culture over the last decade

A look at Olamide’s influence on Nigerian pop culture over the last decade

A shiny legacy of critical and commercial

Songs of the day: New Music from Timi Dakolo, Olamide, Kwesi Arthur & more

Songs of the day: New Music from Timi Dakolo, Olamide, Kwesi Arthur & more

Your latest dose of great music from across

Watch Burna Boy claim his throne in the video for “Odogwu”

Watch Burna Boy claim his throne in the video for “Odogwu”

The people's

For the Girls: Shaybo is the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of the South’ with hard hitting bars

For the Girls: Shaybo is the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of the South’ with hard hitting bars

Every day this month, The NATIVE will be putting you on to new and exciting female artists from all over

Shane Eagle & Nasty C team up for “Paris” and 6 other videos you need to watch this week

Shane Eagle & Nasty C team up for “Paris” and 6 other videos you need to watch this week

Stay up to date with all the coolest

Odunsi The Engine leaks “Stayin’ Low (Quarantine)” on Friday Cruise

Odunsi The Engine leaks “Stayin’ Low (Quarantine)” on Friday Cruise

New hair, new

Songs of the Day: New Music from Paul Play, Runtown, Tomi Agape & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from Paul Play, Runtown, Tomi Agape & more

Your latest dose of great music from across

For the Girls: JaZzz Atta is the r&b singer captivating audiences with her voice

For the Girls: JaZzz Atta is the r&b singer captivating audiences with her voice

Every day this month, The NATIVE will be putting you on to new and exciting female artists from all over

Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well

Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well

A self-assuring piece of reality

Essentials: Barry Jhay’s ‘Barry Back’ is a true representation of his coming of age story

Essentials: Barry Jhay’s ‘Barry Back’ is a true representation of his coming of age story

Somewhere between solemn introspection and turn up

For the Girls: We can’t get enough of the soothing sounds of East African jazz artist, SomiMusic

For the Girls: We can’t get enough of the soothing sounds of East African jazz artist, SomiMusic

Every day this month, The NATIVE will be putting you on to new and exciting female artists from all over

Best New Music: Darkoo’s “Juicy” makes lust sound profound and playful

Best New Music: Darkoo’s “Juicy” makes lust sound profound and playful

An early contender for 2020's song of the

You can now access YouTube Music & YouTube Premium in Nigeria

You can now access YouTube Music & YouTube Premium in Nigeria

The streaming platform is bringing all its services to