Listen to Vanjess’ stunning feature on Kaytranada’s bouncy cut, “Taste”

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Keep Cool artists, VanJess have been hot on everyone’s radar for a while now, especially following their stunning contribution to “Corner”, a standout off Lady Donli’s debut album, ‘Enjoy Your Life’. The duo have been quite busy ever since; featuring on Xavier Omar and Sango’s “Just Get Here”, and releasing a collection of remixes to songs from their 2018 album, ‘Silk Canvas’.

For their latest high profile move, Vanjess make an appearance on Kaytranada’s “Taste”, a standout off the Haitian-Canadian producer’s newly released sophomore album, ‘Bubba’. In his usual fashion, Kaytranada’s beat for “Taste” is sleek and bouncy, creating a vibrant canvas, which pairs nicely with the soothing vocals from Vanjess. “If you want a taste, bring something to the plate”, the sisters sing repetitively on the hook, emphasising their worth and warding off interested lovers who aren’t ready to put their all into a romantic relationship.

Listen to “Taste” here.

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Guiltybeatz features Falz & Joey B on new single, “Iyabo”

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Guiltybeatz has had a great year, in addition to his list of international milestones, the producer joined Mr Eazi on stage for his memorable performance at Coachella earlier this year, and he produced three tracks on the Beyonce’s ‘Lion King: The Gift’. To cap a wonderful 2019, he’s now dropped a new single, “Iyabo”, a bouncy cut which is clearly meant for the dance floor.

“Iyabo” features Falz and Joey B for a catchy set over the high octane beat by Guiltybeatz. Falz starts the song with a narrative based on rumours about a pregnancy, as he refutes claims that he had anything to do with Iyabo, while Joey B drops by for a brief but impactful verse, where he threatens a competitor. “Iyabo” is the lead single off Guiltybeatz’ upcoming EP, ‘Different’, which is due next year.

Stream “Iyabo” here.

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Listen to “Same Energy” by Prettyboy D-O

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Prettyboy D-O’s ideal dancefloor is one where only friends and family are allowed. He has built a cult-like following of fans who relate with his energetic take on afropop, which ignores the dancehall genre’s romance trope for aggressive themes. His latest release, “Same Energy”, is produced by Dare Kasali, who delivers a club-driven beat that doesn’t get in the way of D-O’s bolshy reggae-fueled vocals.

“Ogbeni please leave me alone/My level go cast to your level”, he chants confidently, while seamlessly switching between different flows and vocal textures as he rode the catchy beat. The street-savvy adlibs included on the song, “Ginja/ Gbe wa/ Gbe fun”, also emphasise the street appeal of Prettyboy D-O’s music.

You can stream Prettyboy D-O’s “Same Energy” below.

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Heres the lineup for the fourth edition of NATIVELAND 2019

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In celebration of teen spirit, impeccable urban fashion, delicious food, memorable rages and every other piece of culture NATIVELAND returns to Lagos this December.

The fourth edition of the biggest urban music festival from this side of the earth is back, and even bigger this year. For our mainstage, we’re bringing back our first headliner and cover star, Burna Boy, whose epic 2019 run is currently re-writing the outlook of contemporary African pop culture.

Burna will take the stage at The Land alongside international performances from, British rapper, Dave, Angolan-born rapper, Octavian, Jamaica’s breakout global star Koffee, and British quad, rap group, NSG.

From home turf, NATIVELAND 19 will host 2019 faves, Naira Marley, Santi and Rema, while serving up the cream of the crop of Nigeria’s fast-rising talents including Lady Donli, Tems, JoeBoy, FireBoy, Buju, Gigi Atlantis, SOMADINA, Cuppy, Maison 2500 Dj Femo and more. Additional music will be provided by NATIVE Sound System’s resident DJs Bristar and Vvada, supported by special guests.

For more details and tickets, check out our NATIVELAND FAQ page here. More annnouncements soon.

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3 songs off Wizkid’s ‘Soundman Vol. 1’ we think should be made singles

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Last Friday, Wizkid surprised fans with a new project, ‘SoundMan, Vol. 1’. Even though we didn’t get his highly anticipated album, ‘Made In Lagos’,  which he’s been teasing all year, ‘SoundMan’ is a superb placeholder. Featuring seven new tracks, the project sees Wizkid on top form, as it pairs his intoxicating melodies with colourful beats from producers Kel P, Blaq Jerzee and newcomer, London.

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Although the EP came out with very little warning, Wizkid’s superstar status was enough to generate immediate buzz, however, there’s bound to be sustained promotional efforts to keep the fanfare going. With Nigerian music being a singles-driven space, we’re expecting a few of the songs off ‘SoundMan’ to take off and be the next big hits. While every song on the project is strong enough to be pushed as a single off the album, we’ve chosen three of our favourites that should become huge hits if pushed as singles.

“Jam” (ft. Chronixx)

Afropop definitely draws influence from other genres, none more explicit than Caribbean pop. Wizkid himself went the afro-Caribbean route with his previous album, ‘Sounds From The Other Side’, and he taps into the sultry side of the dancefloor-driven genre on standout bop, “Jam”. Featuring reggae superstar, Chronixx, both singers flow seamlessly, delivering the type of smooth melodies that would fit perfectly into any radio playlist, and could easily explode into one of the biggest songs with steady rotation on the audio only medium.

“Cover Me” (ft. DJ Tunez)

“Cover Me”, the third track off ‘SoundMan’, is cut directly from Wizkid’s hitmaker cloth. He starts the song off singing “Tonight, where the party dey?”, setting the pace for a clear party jam. Kel P’s light keys, blaring horns and swinging drums capture the mood perfectly, creating a groove that makes it impossible to sit still. With a party-themed music video, Wizkid could embellish the intentions for “Cover Me”, increasing its efficacy on dancefloors during detty December and beyond.

“Ease Your Mind”

After the hustle and bustle of the previous 11+ months, the final weeks of the year offer a chance to take stock, decompress and look forward to the coming year. With that, Wizkid’s “Ease Your Mind” serves as the perfect soundtrack for this period, as the singer encourages listeners to look to the future with optimism. With its relatable theme, “Ease Your Mind” has high potential to become a fan favourite with the right promotion across all mediums.

 

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12 people tell us which vendors they’re looking forward to at EatDrinkFestival

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The major allure of Eat.Drink.Lagos’ EatDrinkFestival, is the promise of the best food vendors available in Lagos. Having started out as a platform to spotlight the best food vendors in Lagos, the brand expanded to host a festival that put their reputation for curating the best food vendors to the test in 2015. They have since continued to come correct with each annual festival surpassing the last.

The 2019 edition of the EatDrinkFestival is expanding even further to include a live set featuring Niniola, BOJ and Dami Oniru. The concert attribute of EatDrinkFestival 2019, will encourage a larger turnout than ever before and Eat.Drink.Lagos seems to relish the new challenge with the announcement for the EatDrinkFestival vendor lineup.

Ahead of the festival, 28 and 29th of December, we’ve asked a few prospective festival-goers  which vendors from the EatDrinkFestival vendor lineup they’re most excited to see and why.

E.28.M

Clay Food and Drinks, for their authentic Hausa food.

D.30.M

El Padrino, for Mexican.

D.25.F

Heels in the Kitchen, because she experiments with traditional Nigerian dishes.

S.27.M

Fishlady, for Cameroonian cuisine and good fish.

T.35.F

Chef Fregz, puts art and craft into relatable dished.

D.26.M

Toasties, I’m a regular there.

P.28.M

The AJs gourmet. I’ve never tasted anything bad from them.

T.26.F

Thai thai is relatively affordable and good food and nice drinks.

B.25.F

Afrolems and Chow Noodle Bar, because the food bangs. Hans and Rene bangs as well.

T.23.F

Kewa’s Kitchen. I’ve been looking at the Instagram for ages and I can’t wait to try it.

F.25.F

Hans and Rene, I love the variety and uniqueness of their ice cream. The toppings too. I can’t say about their delivery (if they have), but their in-house staff are nice and respectful. Their ice cream and not colored ice and their gelato is yum too.

F.22.F

Fregz Á Porter, the packaging is just too posh.

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Watch the video for Lyta’s latest single, “Worry”

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Continuing his resurgent run to establish himself as a hot prospect, Lyta recently released a new single, “Worry”.  Over Killertunes’ percussive beat, Lyta sings about a partner who isn’t reciprocating his feelings with the same energy.

Bringing the song’s narrative to our screens, the singer has just shared a befitting video for “Worry”, which follows a couple’s spat between Lyta and his muse. We see them argue and ignore each other’s calls, before mending their relationship at the end of the video. There are also shots of Lyta performing his lyrics with a melancholic look on his face, mirroring the sulky tone of his set.

Watch Lyta’s “Worry” here.

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There’s a remake of Nollywood classic “Glamour Girls” in the works

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Classic Nollywood nostalgia has become a lot more than carefully curated Instagram pages such as Nolly Babes, reminding us of how iconic our faves were growing up. Nollywood is tapping into the worldwide sensation of remaking classics in today’s world, and the success of the recently released sequel of Living in Bondage being proof that viewers are ready to fulfil their nostalgia.

Charles Okpaleke has just acquired the rights to the 1994 film ‘Glamour Girls’ following his recent ownership of the sole rights to Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. Glamour Girls was originally directed by Chika Onkwufor and followed the story of a village girl who moved to Lagos with hopes of getting a better life after being persuaded by her friend to take up a job in the mega city. The original cast included big names in Nollywood like Liz Benson, Zack Orji, Gloria Anozie, Jennifer Okere, Eucharia Anunobi. With this in mind, we can only wonder which stars will be joining the cast for the remake.

At the time of the film’s initial release in Nigeria, it was bashed widely for its nudity and glamorisation of immoral behaviour, but we have come a long way from then and women are seizing the narrative on what they choose to wear and how they present themselves. It will be interestung to see how a modern day audience will view the film in current times.

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234jaydaa welcomes you into her “Pink” world with her sultry vocals

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Since releasing her debut EP ‘Crescent Moon Collection’ in February, 234jaydaa has been quiet, however, over the past two weeks, she has been teasing a new single on her social media pages which is finally here. On “Pink”, 234jaydaa lets her wispy, compelling vocals take the centre stage. She maintains the lo-fi bedroom feel of her debut project by continuing in her hypnotic almost dream-like tone.

‘Took a pill, stepped out of reality/Now everyone’s looking like the one’ she sings, describing hazy psychedelic feelings spent engrossed by strangers on a night out. The track also features Sober Seven, who over the drum-led beat produced by Eke Ikenna, sings raunchily about engaging intimately with a close friend when they’re both under the influence.

Stream “Pink” below.

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Show Dem Camp tease upcoming project with the Fasina-assisted “Cool Me Down”

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Last week, SDC announced their upcoming project The Palmwine Express, their second offering this year and a followup to last year’s Palm Wine music series. The upcoming 12-track project entirely produced by Spax is set to feature a plethora of artists including Tems, Tomi Thomas, Buju, BOJ, Wani, Amaarae, Nonso Amadi and even Grammy-nominated artist, Burna Boy.

SDC have also shared one of their project’s pre-released singles, “Cool Me Down”, a mid-tempo sensual bop featuring Fasina. ‘Cool me down and just show me the waistline’ he sings, reflecting the project’s party themed cover with his explicit sensual lyrics aimed at charming the girl he is with. SDC then join him on the next two verses, opting for a smooth rap flow as they also try to flatter their muse and retire for the night with her.

Pre-add The Palmwine Express and listen to “Cool Me Down” below.

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Naira Marley, Burna Boy and Zlatan to feature on new GTA 5 and GTA Online playlist

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It’s getting harder and harder to ignore afropop’s crossover into the international soundscape. Just hours after Rollingstones listed Rema’s “Iron Man” as their 50 songs of the year list, we’ve gotten reports that Naira Marley, Burna Boy and Zlatan will feature on GTA 5 and GTA Online radio station playlists, iFruit Radio, this Thursday.

Rockstar’s ever-growing and expanding video games, GTA 5 and GTA Online have a wide selection of playlists to soundtrack players’ crime adventures. Danny Brown and Skepta are curating the next playlist for iFruit Radio and have included two Nigerian songs, “Opotoyi” by Naira Marley and “Kill Dem” by Burna Boy and Zlatan. The local direction of the street-hop songs hasn’t stopped them from growing global appeal as Burna Boy already scored a Grammy nomination for the ‘African Giant’ album that contained “Kill Dem” and other street bangers.

Koffee, J Hus, DaBaby, Megan the Stallion, Young Thug, and Travis Scott are also featured on the playlist that’s taking the Nigerian streets to the world.

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Nissi Ogulu shares two new singles “Trouble/ Tornado”

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Burna Boy’s sister, Nissi Ogulu despite this family connection, is a clear talent on her own. Her two new singles. “Trouble” and “Tornado”, show that the up and coming singer is primed for genre-bending sounds that can become the ultimate girls anthem

On “Trouble”, which was produced by Kizz Ernie, Nissi fuses familiar afropop and dancehall tropes for a catchy upbeat track that serves as a clarion call to women everywhere. ‘As soon as the girls organise, it’s trouble/and if by chance you’re in the way, its trouble o’ she assuredly sings, determined to make her mark in this male dominated world.

Elsewhere on “Tornado”, she opts for a more romantic tone, where she addresses her lover and reaffirms her commitment to him. ‘You rock my world like a tornado/ I no pree nobody badder so I linger’ she sings over the drum-led beat produced by Stadic, letting her velvety smooth voice create the perfect back drop for flattery.

Stream “Trouble/Tornado” below.

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Naira Marley shares release date & tracklist for coming EP, Lord Of Lamba (LOL)

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Naira Marley has had an MVP-worthy run this year, and he’s not looking to let up the momentum. Capitalising on the success of smash hits like “Soapy”, “PXTA” and “Mafo”, the rapper recently announced that he’ll be releasing an EP, ‘Lord Of Lamba’, just in time for ‘Marlian Fest’, his headlining show in Lagos later this month.

In the past 48hrs, Naira has given us new updates on ‘Lord Of Lamba’, announcing that the EP will be released next Wednesday, December 18. He’s also shared the tracklist for the 7-track project, with features from Cblvck and Mayorkun. Pre-released smash hit, “Mafo”, features on the project, and it will serve as the lead single for the ‘LOL’.

To assure fans that he’ll be delivering more fire tracks on his EP, Naira has asked Marlians to “save that date in your note”, further adding that he’s coming for legs with back-to-back bangers.

Check out the artwork and tracklist for ‘LOL’ here.

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We ask a few Nigerians what they are looking forward to this December

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The music industry in Nigeria is innately performance-based, which stems from the fact that the industry is mostly singles-driven as opposed to full length projects, which can stand the yearly rotations in music charts, DJ sets and clubs everywhere.

This is why December is a peak period for the whole entertainment industry, as it is the season when many artists are being booked for parties and shows or headlining their own concerts. As a result, the sustainability of their music throughout the year determines the crowd they can pull and keep the attention of all Christmas.

Cue in Detty December, which will leave everyone drained with the amount of activities there are every single day. As we reach the end of the year again, many Nigerians are looking forward to resting from the events of the year and winding down at the many events and concerts packed into the bite-sized holiday.

Before we know it, we’ll be in January, missing all the parties and festivities. So before it even begins in full swing, we’ve spoken to a few Nigerians living in Lagos about what they’re looking forward to the most from the festive season.

Honestly just looking forward to all the concerts and events, especially NATIVELAND cause the line up is always interesting every year. Also might see my grandma this year so I’m happy about that.

N, 21, F.

Looking forward to the shows tbh. And Eat Drink Festival is always pretty cool.

F, 24, M.

Partying with friends. it’s been a long year and we all deserve to go a little crazy.

J, 21, F.

NATIVELAND and any other concert that has the Chop Life Crew on the lineup.

D, 24, M.

Looking forward to eating too much at parties and on Christmas day with my family.

D, 25, F.

Well I’ll be skipping December in Lagos this year. I’m Igbo, so it was either I go to the village or I travel and I decided to travel. I am looking forward to swimming with the dolphins.

E, 30, F.

Hanging out with friends I haven’t seen in a while and definitely riding the boat with Megan the Stallion.

S, 24, F.

I am looking forward to not going to church for crossover service. Also NATIVELAND but after that I’m not going for any other events at all.

S, 24, M.

Well I’m a hot girl so I am definitely looking forward to working these knees with Megan on stage! Also looking forward to Santi’s headline concert in Lagos. Mandy and the Jungle was the best album this year!

L, 21, F.

I am looking forward to NATIVELAND! NATIVE never disappoints. Year after year, Native has constantly given the culture what it needs and I expect this year will be no different. So I guess I’m looking forward to immersing myself in the experience whatever it might be.

O, 26, F.

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Wurld and Sarz are stirring up a storm in the video for “Mad”

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Last month, we witnessed one of the best producer-artist pairings this year when Wurld and Sarz released their joint EP ‘I Like Girls With Trobul’. The two went on to share the music video for “Ego (Nobody Wins)“, one of the pre-released singles off the EP which saw them dealing with the troubles of starting a new relationship.

For “MAD”, they pick up where the sour events of their last video ended, going into the troubled details of their relationships. ‘I’m dealing with my stress, I’m dealing with your friends / We gonna get mad sex’ Wurld sings on the hook, listing out the many factors that ultimately hinder his chance at love while also revealing how sex serves as a replacement for dealing with problems in the relationship.

The uptempo beat produced by Sarz for is a great background for the tumultuous events that unfold in the video, which shows Wurld and Sarz going through this same cycle in the relationship with women they love.

Watch the music video for “MAD” below.

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The Shuffle: Get in the festive mood with Oby Onyioha’s “Enjoy Your Life”

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If you wanted to do a comprehensive survey of how the psychedelic funk was accepted in Nigeria, you couldn’t do much better than to get your hands on Oby Onyioha’s ‘I Want To Feel Your Love’ record. The project catapulted the singer into stardom off the success of the title track, “I Want To Feel Your Love” and “Enjoy Your Life”, a song that continues to resonate with music lovers even today, despite being released in 1981.

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You’re right to wonder whether “Enjoy Your Life” influenced Lady Donli’s similarly-titled and nostalgia-fueled ‘Enjoy Your Life’ album. Donli shared the cover art for Oby Onyioha, Angelique Kidjo and Fatoumata’s projects as part of her mood-setting rollout on Instagram, in the buildup to her latest album’s release.

Oby Onyioha’s “Enjoy Your Life” deserves credit for being one of the songs that paved the way for Nigerians to explore alternative psychedelic genres, and it also helped establish punk firmly as an enduring philosophy, rather than a set of aesthetic boundaries exclusive to western artists.

The two-stepping, finger-snapping funk melodies of “Enjoy Your Life” and the philosophical motivation behind the song made it a groovy anthem, that could set a pleasant mood required in a time of unrest after the civil war. The heavy psychedelic guitars and funk instrumentals sound like a time machine that transports listeners to simpler times of the past as she sings, “It’s your right to enjoy your life”, as if to promise listeners that everything will be alright.

Listen to the Oby Onyioha classic to get you in the pleasant frame of mind for the coming holiday season.

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Darkovibes shares new Mr Eazi-assisted single, “Come My Way”

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A few weeks after dropping the video for his collaborative single with Runtown, “Mike Tyson”, Darkovibes has returned with a new single, “Come My Way”. Displaying his range, he moves away from the viciousness of his previous single, where khe delivers a romantic set over the catchy, mid-tempo beat produced by Quebeat.

“Come My Way” features afropop heavyweight Mr Eazi, where they attempt to win the affection of a love interest, with Mr Eazi singing the hook in a hypnotic tone, while Darkovibes drops two verses filled with impassioned pleas. Although the majority of their lyrics are delivered in an indigenous Ghanaian language, their intentions to slip into radio rotation and part set lists is apparent in their lightweight melodies.

Stream “Come My Way” here.

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Dami Oniru and Ossi Grace deliver sensual new single “Feel It in the Air”

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Last week, The Basement Gig announced that to they will be releasing a compilation project of all the artists who have graced their performance stage to commemorate their 3rd year anniversary. Among these artists was Lagos-based artist Dami Oniru, the young songstress with an expansive voice range as seen on her debut project ‘Bri’s Lounge’.

On the 15-track project released today, Dami Oniru enlists Ossi Grace for a sensual mid-tempo r&b song “Feel It In the Air”. On the track, Dami Oniru explains the intoxicating feeling of sharing intimate moments with a love interest. Ossi Grace also delivers a highly sensual verse where she describes the things she would like to do to her lovers body, describing how she’ll have them thanking God for life. The song is definitely a smooth, sensual track that can be sure to feature on sex playlists.

Listen to “Feel It in the Air” below.

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Waje collaborates with Zoro for new single, “Ngwa”

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After a publicly dissected meltdown earlier this year about how little support her music gets, Waje seems to be bouncing back nicely. Back in August, she renewed interest in her 2018 sophomore album, ‘Red Velvet’, with the release of a music video for the Johnny Drille-assisted “Udue”, and also went on to headline her Lagos concert in September.

Continuing this strong run, she has now dropped a new single, “Ngwa”, and she’s clearly looking to squeeze into rotation as concert and party season gathers steam. Over the thumping, Igbo folk-inspired beat from Philkeyz, Waje urges listeners to get out of their seats and dance, delivering her lyrics in Igbo, while her lively melodies communicate her intentions to fans who may not understand her.

Lagos-based Enugu rapper, Zoro makes an appearance on “Ngwa”, performing a rapped verse in Igbo that plays into the party-starting theme of the song.

Stream “Ngwa” here.

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Watch Reminisce, Olamide & Naira Marley in the video for “Instagram”

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Last month, Reminisce enlisted Naira Marley and Olamide for his latest street-hop single, “Instagram”, and now to bring our attention back to the song, he’s just released an accompanying video. Arriving just in time for the party season, the star-studded lineup that paired with a club-driven beat produced by Sarz was always destined to get a positive reaction.

“Instagram” finds Reminisce, Olamide and Naira Marley complaining about the thirst traps on the popular social media platform and the music video echoes their sentiment with women dressed inappropriately in an office setting. For the TG Omori-directed video, we follow Olamide, Reminisce, Naira Marley and dancers performing the song in an otherworldly setting, which looks like a space shuttle.

Watch the music video for “Instagram” by Reminisce, Olamide, Naira Marley and Sarz below.

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Trill Tega & Psycho YP team up for new single, “Last Night”

Posted on by Dennis Ade Peter

Trill Tega’s mixtape from earlier this year, ‘Sound Exploration’, saw him making some of the hardest music he has ever made, and it comes as no shock that on one of the standouts, “Run It” Trill is joined by fellow trapper Psycho YP, where they show off impressive synergy.

Now, they have linked up again for another collaboration, “Last Night”, and it certainly builds on the chemistry between both rappers. On the first verse, Trill recounts events from a previous night of hard partying, vividly relaying details about a sexual encounter with a lady he met at a strip club. YP delivers the second verse, subverting the song’s energy to rap about his violent tendencies, threatening and smirking at opps and naysayers.

Listen to “Last Night” here.

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