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Review: Davido’s ‘5ive’

Review: Davido’s ‘5ive’

Make no mistake, Davido is still an Afropop juggernaut but there’s a palpable sense of listlessness that creeps into...

Review: Rigo Kamp’s ‘Rigo Kamp’ EP

Review: Rigo Kamp’s ‘Rigo Kamp’ EP

For the most part, ‘Rigo Kamp’’ is moored by a sense of melancholy, but it doesn’t stop the project from providing moments of...

Review: Ruger’s “BlownBoy Ru”

Review: Ruger’s “BlownBoy Ru”

Ruger affirms an undeniable truth. He has blown, and nearly five years after his first hit single, there’s no question about...

Review: Joeboy’s “Viva Lavida”

Review: Joeboy’s “Viva Lavida”

In true Joeboy fashion, ‘Viva Lavida’ exposes the full spectrum of romantic affairs, from flirtatious numbers to morose...

RAMPA LAGOS SERVES UP AN AFROHOUSE SPECTACLE 

RAMPA LAGOS SERVES UP AN AFROHOUSE SPECTACLE 

Rampa in lagos was a cultural snapshot, capturing the city’s relentless ambition, contradictions, and undying love for music that moves...

Review: ‘Best of Both Worlds’ by Kel P and Wande Coal

Review: ‘Best of Both Worlds’ by Kel P and Wande Coal

what ‘Best Of Both Worlds’ lacks in length and perhaps sonic experimentation, it makes up for in dexterity, focus and...

Review: “I Am The Blueprint” by Qing Madi

Review: “I Am The Blueprint” by Qing Madi

I am the Blueprint' is Qing Madi’s declaration of a refined identity fusing youthful exuberance and the audacity to dream beyond...

Review: ‘Morayo’ by Wizkid

Review: ‘Morayo’ by Wizkid

On ‘Morayo,’ Wizkid seems to find solace in what works, mostly drawing on familiar

Review: ‘Emotions’ by Ckay

Review: ‘Emotions’ by Ckay

For the longest time, CKay cut a polarising figure in the music industry. His early career was dominated by industry-wide conversations and...

Meet Internet Girl, The South African Band Breaking All The Rules

Meet Internet Girl, The South African Band Breaking All The Rules

Meet Internet Girl, The South African Band Breaking All The Rules Ahead of the release of the video for “PULL UP” The NATIVE...

Review: Fireboy DML’s ‘Adedamola’

Review: Fireboy DML’s ‘Adedamola’

With 'Adedamola' Fireboy largely plays it safe, going back to what worked in the earlier years of his career and giving it a more expensive...

Review: ‘Lungu Boy’ by Asake

Review: ‘Lungu Boy’ by Asake

On Asake’s third album, Lungu Boy, the narrational rigor that powered his blistering rise

Review: ‘No Love in Lagos’ by Show Dem Camp, The Cavemen, Nsikak David

Review: ‘No Love in Lagos’ by Show Dem Camp, The Cavemen, Nsikak David

For these duos to finally join forces for a joint album is not only remarkable, but feels just

Review: ‘Stubborn’ by Victony

Review: ‘Stubborn’ by Victony

From a curious kid in Ojo, to standing on a pedestal as one of Afropop’s great

Review: ‘Another Style’ by Kaestyle

Review: ‘Another Style’ by Kaestyle

In many ways, 2024 is proving to be Kaestyle’s

Review: ‘Born In The Wild’ by Tems

Review: ‘Born In The Wild’ by Tems

Tems was, and still is, the girl on fire

Review: ‘The Year I Turned 21’ by Ayra Starr

Review: ‘The Year I Turned 21’ by Ayra Starr

she makes a case for multiplicity, sonic mastery and global domination, and she emerges

Shallipopi’s ‘Shakespopi’ Album Review

Shallipopi’s ‘Shakespopi’ Album Review

Shakespopi keeps up Shallipopi’s insouciant streak but how much longer can he maintain his hypnotic grasp on a weaning...

Review: ‘TYLA’ by Tyla

Review: ‘TYLA’ by Tyla

her debut

Review: Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’

Review: Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’

An excellent example of the singer’s mastery of sound and intent despite his fixation on endless

Review: Uncle Waffles’ ‘Solace’

Review: Uncle Waffles’ ‘Solace’

stretching the boundaries of private school & Barcadi-House