DJ Enimoney, Olamide & Reminisce are all about the rave in video for “Shibinshi”

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Afropop songs based off street-bred sounds usually cater to public settings heavy on energetic dance moves. In July, street-pop ambassador, DJ Enimoney teamed up with Olamide and Reminisce for “Shibinshi”, a boisterous cut on which both rappers flex their affluence and reiterate their priority to keep getting money. While both rappers deliver catchy lyrics, it’s the fast-paced beat by Young John that frames the song’s main intention as a party starter.

Following its established direction, the newly-released TG Omori-directed video for “Shibinshi” is focused on the song’s rave-inducing elements. In a handful of shots, a vigorous crowd parodies a church audiences with dances suggesting being under the song’s influence. Reminisce and Olamide are also seen performing their song parts in royal chairs, ending up in a club scene where they are surrounded by smoke and beautiful models.

See the video for “Shibinshi” below.

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DJ Neo, Ajebutter 22 and Prettyboy DO’s “Side Nigga” will make you consider getting into a serious relationship

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While Ajebutter 22 is no stranger to Afropop’s romantic charm, Prettyboy DO’s discography portrays him as a stone-hearted artist who only uses the L-word with regards to himself and his weapons. But with afropop being the fusionist genre that it is, DJ Neo has no trouble pairing the two singers together for his catchy new single, “Side Nigga”.

The mid-tempo mix of synths and bouncy drum riffs serve as a comfortable middle ground for both artists to express their self-confidence, saying, “I’m done sitting on the bench/ I’m a starter”. Ajebutter 22’s lyrics are pointedly addressed at a lover who he’s trying to charm into a relationship, while Prettyboy DO’s verse is less charming, as it finds him bragging with his usual bolshy attitude. Their conflicting intentions are however hard to dwell on thanks to the ear warming melodies that make “Side Nigga” a smooth listen that can fit into different playlists.

Stream DJ Neo, Ajebutter 22 and Prettyboy DO’s “Side Nigga” below.

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Best New Music: Rema finds new truths on “Rewind”, off his Bad Commando EP

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In the past few days, Rema has been doing press rounds for his new EP Bad Commando, his third 4-track project of 2019. It’s worth mentioning that with Bad Commando, Rema has now successfully released 12 new tracks within less than a year, 6 of which are currently listed on the iTunes chart.

Lately, there have been rumours that Drake’s OVO imprint is looking to sign the young rapper, and our pick for this week’s Best New Music “Rewind” leans in to these rumours, leaving us wondering whether to expect OVO Rema anytime soon.

The catchy tune sees Rema realising that he’s currently having a rockstar moment only a few have enjoyed in the last decade. Produced by 1Mind producers of Swae Lee’s “Unforgettable”, and Oliver, Drake’s right-hand man and co-founder of OVO, who is also credited as a co-producer, Rema offers a snapshot of his struggles.

Socialising with his surroundings—Nigeria—where nothing is ‘organised’, comes at the price of mental peril. The government plays ‘Political Poker’ with the lives of the masses, and to cap it all, the responsibility of giving hope to the people falls on the shoulders of young outliers like him.

On the dance-inflected hook that holds the track together, Rema is not oblivious to the fact that wearing expensive jewellery or basking in his newfound adoration from the public would raise eyebrows. Still, he puts everything in an optimistic perspective, on the closing bridge singing: “But no matter the sorrow, there is a better tomorrow/ And I look out the window, dancing like I just won a lotto”.

All of this is a completely fair summary of Rema in this form, as Nigeria’s fastest-rising superstar. He understands he may not be where he wants yet, but he acknowledges the hope that tomorrow promises because he’s living proof of how everything can change in a twinkle.

Stream “Rewind” via Apple Music below:

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Wizkid announces new collaboration with Skepta coming soon

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Last month, Wizkid released his debut single of 2019, “Ghetto Love”, quickly following it up with NATIVE Best New Music entry, “Joro”. In between both songs, he shared details for Starboy Fest, a 3-part concert series for later this month, with stops in Manchester, London and Paris.

To promote his new singles and Starboy Fest, the singer recently stopped by UK radio station Capital XTRA, recapping his career so far and discussing next steps. In the interview, he revealed that he knew “Ojuelegba” was special even before its release, and also announced that he’s working on a music streaming platform in collaboration with UBA.

However, one of the most exciting parts of the interview, was Wizkid divulging near-future plans to release a new collaboration with British-Nigerian rapper Skepta. “Me and Skepta got another one coming, and it’s serious—me and him only make serious music”, he said. With three collaborative songs already—“Ojuelegba (Remix)”, “Bad Energy” and “Glow in the Dark”—Wizkid and Skepta have proven to be a reliable pair, and their upcoming song should prove no different.

Watch Wizkid’s Capital XTRA interview here.

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Chidinma delivers a heartfelt performance in the video for “Nobody’s Fool”

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The official soundtrack of the highly anticipated film directed by Imoh Umoren, “The Herbert Macaulay Affair” was released  earlier today. Singer/songwriter, Chidinma was enlisted for the soundtrack and delivers her most heartfelt rendition, titled “Nobody’s Fool”.

“Nobody’s Fool” is a piano-led solo by Chidinma, who is clad in a black flowing dress and pearl accessories for the accompanying video. Her appearance is reminiscent of 19th century cabaret singers in Europe, which further adds to the film’s retro aesthetic.

Her powerful evocative lyrics match the film’s serious subject matter as clips from the film are included alongside cameos of Chidinma. “I am nobody’s fool, nobody’s tool to be used and abused” she sings, possibly hinting at the series of protests led by Herbert Macaulay against the unfair treatment of Nigerians by British colonial masters.

Watch the video for Chidinma’s “Nobody’s Fool” here.

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M.I Abaga’s “The Warrior” preaches resilience through personal experiences

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Earlier this week, we reported that M.I Abaga would be releasing a new EP, ‘Judah’. While the scheduled release date, October 9, has now passed, the rapper has pushed the EP back, citing issues with uploading the project to digital streaming platforms.

To tide fans over, he’s now shared the final song on the EP, “The Warrior”, an inspirational cut declaring resilience as a virtue. “I know on the way to the top, hurdles, they do appear/there’s no way to cheat on the process, handle your affairs”, he advises over sombre piano chords and sparse synths, also using lived-in anecdotes to keep his quips from being preachy.

“The Warrior” features a debut appearance from singer Kauna, who has impressed us by performing a soulful hook to reiterate M.I’s inspirational intentions.

Listen to “The Warrior” here.

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Ramsey Nouah makes directorial debut in ‘Living in Bondage the Sequel’

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“Living in Bondage” first came out in 1992 before Nollywood came to be what we know it as. The Nollywood classic was directed by Chris Obi Rapu, who brought the vision to life using a meagre budget, yet still managed to become one of Nollywood’s first official ‘homevideo’ blockbusters. For years now we have known that the actor, Ramsey Nouah acquired the rights to the iconic movie in 2015 which will be available to watch in cinemas worldwide.

Following this anticipation has been growing for the film’s sequel which was slated for November 8th release date. Adding to the orginal cast of Nollywood veterans are Ramsey Nouah, Alexx Ekubo and Enyinna Nwigwe. The sequel is set to follow one of the lead characters, Nnamdi whose lavish lifestyle leads him to a similar bloody phase as his father, Andy Okeke (played by Kenneth Okonkwo) before him.

Ramsey Nouah also took to the film’s Instagram account to highlight how the film came to be, he admits that himself along with the executive producer, Charles Okpaleke and the producer, Steve Gukas agreed that if they were going to make any remake of a Nollywood film, they would start from the beginning as ‘Living in Bondage’ was arguably the film that put Nollywood on the map. We can’t wait to see the film when its out in cinemas.

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Here’s what we know about Funke Akindele-Bello’s directorial debut, ‘Your Excellency’

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Some of the biggest films out of Nollywood in recent years have been facilitated by EbonyLife Films. With blockbusters like “The Wedding Party”, “Fifty” and “Chief Daddy” in tow, the multimedia behemoth has gained a reputation for putting out hugely successful films.

Their upcoming film, “Your Excellency”, looks set to be another huge release, serving as veteran actress and film producer, Funke Akindele-Bello’s directorial debut, featuring the type of jovial plot many Nigerians gravitate towards.

Written by Yinka Ogun, the story follows a billionaire businessman and failed presidential candidate, who then becomes a credible contender through the power of social media.

Akin Lewis plays the lead role of Chief Olalekan Ajadi, while Funke plays the co-lead role of Kemi Ajadi. Also starring in the film are popular Nollywood actors like Kunle Coker, Shaffy Bello, Emmanuel Edunjobi, Alexx Ekubo, Toni Tones, Bimbo Manuel and more.

“Your Excellency” is scheduled to make its national cinema debut this December 13.

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BOD and Reminisce’s “Shenk Who Shenk You” embodies all the allure of street-hop

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The archetype for dance-driven Nigerian pop songs leans towards catchy melodies at the cost of substantial lyrics. However, emerging scene, street-hop seems to find artists in a comfortable middle-ground, where imparting knowledge is backed by energetic beats tailored to the groove of the Zanku dance.

BOD’s new single, “Shenk Who Shenk You”, certainly embodies this, as it finds BOD rapping in a mix of English and Yoruba over the KSS-produced beat. His lyrics, “If dem sly you, no bu sekun(don’t cry if they let you down)/ Lo gbe jumbo ko gbe senu(drink something to take the pain away)”, assure listeners that there would be justice for everyone.

Featuring on the catchy tune, is indigenous rap OG, Reminisce, who contributes a verse to emphasise the song’s message that actions have consequences. Cardoso Imagery directs the music video for “Shenk Who Shenk You” in a suburban setting that highlights the gritty street reality that informs BOD’s savage world view. Both rappers are also seen performing their verses in the company of dancers like Pokoli and artists like Terry Apala.

Watch the music video for “Shenk Who Shenk You” below.

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Senegalese filmmaker, Mati Diop’s “ATLANTICS” will be available on Netflix soon

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French-Senegalese filmmaker, Mati Diop is having a great run, her first gesture film “ATLANTICS” premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival where it was awarded the Grand Prix as well as became a feature film  directed by a black woman in the run for the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

Senegal also selected the film as the country’s official selection for the best feature film category at the 92nd Oscars. Now, Netflix has acquired rights to the film and will be releasing it in select theatres on November 15 and later on their streaming service on November 2019.

Set in Dakar, “ATLANTICS” follows the story of a young woman, Ada (played by Mama Sané) who falls in love with a construction worker, Souleiman (played by Ibrahim Traoré). There’s a problem, however, as she is bethrothed by an arrangement made by her parents to Omar.

There are some elements of the supernatural at play in the trailer released exclusively to IndieWire as we see recurring shots of the sea, as well as clips of Ada telling everyone she’s felt Souleiman’s ghoulish presence.

Watch the trailer for “ATLANTICS” here.

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Patoranking sets the music video for “Open Fire” in an eccentric universe

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For his ambitious sophomore album, ‘Wilmer’, Patoranking collaborated with an extensive list of artists, from various nationalities. He has since shared the video for titular song, “Wilmer”, featuring Georgian singer Bera, and now two months later, he’s opted to share the video for “Open Fire”, his collaboration with South African House singer Busiswa.

Set in an eccentric universe, the video for “Open Fire” is a collage of quirky, colourful outfits and energetic dance moves. Accompanied by dancers, who perform freestyle and choreographed routines to the fast-paced Sarz-produced beat, Patoranking and Busiswa mime their club-driven lyrics in an open road, while a street drummer is also seen banging his drum set, embellishing the song’s primary dance elements.

See Patoranking & Busiswa in “Open Fire” below.

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We asked a few millennials what songs they have on their sex playlists

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In a bid to raise awareness around World Mental Health Day, The New Haervest Festival,  a community of youth charged with creating a safe space regardless of a person’s gender, religion or sexuality, has chosen ‘Self-ish: Promoting mental and sexual self-care’ as their theme this year.

It’s very important to talk about healthy sex practices, to counteract the shame and stigma already attached to the topic. We need to become more open about sex and sexual health, and part of fostering good sexual self-care is nurturing an environment where both sexual partners are comfortable and in the mood.

So, to this effect, we decided to speak to a few young Nigerians about which artists they have on their sex playlist that they swear by, and they all had different songs that are sure to get anyone in the mood.

“Too Deep” by DVSN

N, 21, Female.

“Wickedest Luv” by Burna Boy & L.O.S.

O, 22, Male.

“Pussy is Mine” by Miguel

T, 22, Female.

“Sex with Me” by Rihanna

D, 24, Female.

“More than a Lover” by Etta Bond

A, 21, Female.

“SATISFIED” by Tay Iwar

M, 25, Male.

‘Lovers Rock” by Sade

U, 25, Male.

“Make You Feel” by Alina Baraz & Galimatias

P, 21, Female.

“Ur Waist” by Iyanya

L, 25, Male.

“Energy” by Buju

D, 24, Male.

O, 19, Female.

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Check out Sakordie’s stunning freestyle in cypher for 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards

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Recently, BET hip-hop awards added a ‘Best International Flow’ category, meant to celebrate rappers putting in work outside the U.S. The category made its debut this year, with Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie picking up the award. In winning, he beat out formidable nominees like Nigeria’s Falz, South Africa’s Nasty C, Canada’s Tory Lanez and U.K rappers, Little Simz and Ghetts.

Sarkodie also participated in one of the rap cyphers for the award show, sharing airtime with French rapper Kalash for their own segment. In a stunning freestyle that shows his rap prowess, the African rap legend opens his verse by affiring the beauty of black women—“beautiful melanin, dark skin/let me see your hands if you worship a black queen”—before closing out with a slew of intricately crafted pan-African raps.

The 2019 BET hip-hop awards held at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Centre on October 5th, and aired yesterday, October 8th. J. Cole led the list of winners, with three wins, while Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X and Travis Scott followed with two wins each.

Watch Sarkodie’s cypher and check out the full list of winners below.

Best International Flow

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Falz (Nigeria)

Ghetts (U.K.)

Kalash (France)

Lil Simz (U.K.)

Nasty C (South Africa)

Tory Lanez (Canada)

Best Hip-Hop Video

Cardi B – “Money”

21 Savage – “A Lot” Feat. J. Cole

City Girls – “Twerk” Feat. Cardi B

DaBaby – “Suge”

Meek Mill – “Going Bad” Feat. Drake

Travis Scott – “Sicko Mode” Feat. Drake

Hot Ticket Performer

Megan Thee Stallion

Cardi B

DaBaby

Drake

The Carters

Travis Scott

Album of the Year

Travis Scott – ‘Astroworld’

Meek Mill – ‘Championships’

Lizzo – ‘Cuz I Love You’

DJ Khaled – ‘Father of Asahd’

Tyler, The Creator – ‘Igor’

Dreamville – ‘Revenge of the Dreamers 3’

Video Director of the Year

Travis Scott

Benny Boom

Bruno Mars, Florent Dechard

Calmatic

Dave Meyers

Eif Rivera

Lyricist of the Year

J. Cole

2 Chainz

Drake

Meek Mill

Nipsey Hussle

YBN Cordae

MVP of the Year

Nipsey Hussle

Cardi B

DJ Khaled

Drake

J. Cole

Megan Thee Stallion

Producer of the Year

DJ Khaled

London On Da track

Metro Boomin’

Mustard

Swizz Beatz

Tay Keith

Best Collab, Duo or Group

Lil Nas X Feat. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road (Remix)” 

21 Savage Feat. J. Cole – “A Lot”

Cardi B & Bruno Mars – “Please Me

DJ Khaled Feat. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend – “Higher”

Lil Baby & Gunna – “Drip Too Hard”

Travis Scott Feat. Drake – “Sicko Mode”

Single of the Year

Lil Nas X Feat. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road (Remix)” (Produced by YoungKio)

City Girls – “Act Up”  (Produced by EarlThePearll)

Megan Thee Stallion – “Big Ole Freak” (Produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat)

Cardi B – “Money” (Produced by J. White Did It)

Travis Scott Feat. Drake – “Sicko Mode” (Produced by Rogét Chahayed, CuBeatz, OZ, Hit-Boy & Tay Keith)

DaBaby – “Suge” (Produced by Pooh Beatz & JetsonMade)

Best New Hip-Hop Artist

DaBaby

Blueface

Lil Nas X

Megan Thee Stallion

Roddy Ricch

YBN Cordae

Best Mixtape

Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Fever’

Jack Harlow – ‘Loose’

Kevin Gates – ‘Luca Brasi 3’

Roddy Ricch – ‘Feed Tha Streets II’

Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – ‘2009’

YBN Almighty Jay, YBN Cordae & YBN Nahmir – ‘YBN: The Mixtape’

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

J. Cole – “A Lot” (21 Savage Feat. J Cole)

21 Savage – “Wish Wish” ( DJ Khaled Feat. Cardi B & 21 Savage)

Cardi B – “Clout” (Offset Feat. Cardi B)

Cardi B – “Twerk” (City Girls Feat. Cardi B)

Rick Ross – “Money in the Grave” (Drake Feat. Rick Ross)

Rick Ross – “What’s Free” (Meek Mill Feat. Jay-Z & Rick Ross)

Impact Track

J. Cole – “Middle Child”

21 Savage – “A Lot” Feat. J. Cole

DJ Khaled – “Higher” Feat. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend

Kap G – “A Day Without a Mexican”

Lizzo – “Tempo” Feat. Missy Elliott

Youngboy Never Broke Again – “I Am Who They Say I Am” Feat. Quando Rondo & Kevin Gates

DJ of the Year

Mustard 

Chase B

DJ Drama

DJ Envy

DJ Esco

DJ Khaled

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)

Cardi B

DJ Khaled

French Montana

Meek Mill

Rick Ross

Travis Scott

Best Hip-Hop Online Site/App

Complex

All Hip-Hop

HotNewHipHop

The Shade Room

WorldStar

XXL

Hustler of the Year

JAY-Z

Cardi B

DJ Khaled

Nipsey Hussle

Rick Ross

Travis Scott

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Tekno aims for dancefloor rotation with new single, “Skeletun”

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Although Tekno hasn’t come close to replicating the huge success of “Pana” in recent times, he’s remained a fixture in mainstream Afropop, due to his prolific stream of singles and videos. Deviating from sociopolitical incline of his previous song, “Better”, he returns to making music suitable for dancefloor rotation on his newest release, “Skeletun”.

Reuniting with Phantom – who also produced the Zlatan-assisted “Agege” – , the  production for “Skeletun” is a great accomplice to Tekno’s pandering set. With buzz phrases like “e don tey wey we dey shayo” and lyrics admiring the physique of a love interest, the song is clearly crafted to appeal to club-hopping folks, especially with peak flexing and concert season on the horizon.

Stream “Skeletun” here.

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AV Club: Here are some Nigerian films we’re looking forward to watching

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Nollywood is evolving, where shoddy storylines with singular plots are being replaced for conceptual full-length films worthy of  acclaim; both locally and internationally. This year alone, a host of home-made films have made it to film festivals around the globe, from Kachi Benson’s “Daughters of Chibok” winning the virtual reality category at the Venice Film Festival and multitalented artist, Santi going from self-directing his music videos to directing Goldlink’s “U Say” with Tyler the Creator and Jay Prince.

It’s been a great year for the Nigerian film industry and we’re truly buzzing for the upcoming movies set to release before the year runs out.

1. Elevator Baby

The Akay Mason-directed film is set for release in cinemas around Nigeria on October 11. It features a star studded cast of Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Yemi Solade and Brother Shaggi. It follows the story of an impatient businessman Dare, played by Egbuson, who finds himself stuck in an elevator with a semi-literate pregnant woman due for delivery.

2. The Lost Okoroshi

Surreal 16 director and filmmaker Abba T. Makama’s film, “The Lost Okoroshi” made its premiere debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last month before heading to Lights, Camera, Action in Lagos and now onto its London premiere. The film centers on Raymond, played by Seun Ajayi who finds himself transformed into one of the masquerades who regularly visits his dreams. We’ve seen this and can attest there are scenes that will have you laughing out loud. Spoiler alert: IPSHRR

3. The Herbert Macaulay Affair

Imoh Umoren’s biopic film on the late Herbert Macaulay, dubbed the father of Nigerian nationalism, is set for release October 25th. We can’t wait to watch this film, as it aptly relays a monumental part of Nigeria’s history back to Nigerians, who often times were not taught about their history.

4. Oloture

Ebony Life Films, Mo Abudu’s power house which has churned out other top films such as “The Wedding Party” and “Chief Daddy”, is back with yet another release titled “Oloture”. The Kenneth Gyang-directed film follows the story of a young female journalist, played by Sharon Ooja, who goes undercover to expose the world of human trafficking and becomes acquainted with a group of sex workers she lives with.

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King Perryy, Soft and Terri promise nothing will come between them and their lovers in their music video for “Jojo”

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The afropop scene is currently dominated by hip-gyrating dancehall songs, but King Perryy’s discography shows him to be adept at spinning catchy melodies designed for dance-club audiences into relatable stories. He recently celebrated the hustler lifestyle on “Work N Grind” and his latest single, “Jojo” featuring Soft and Terri, channels dancehall’s zest to capture the violent extremes love can inspire.

The accompanying David Anthony-directed video for “Jojo”, shows the artists performing their confident lyrics at different locations in Lagos. While dancers are a pleasant feature on the 2-minute long clip, there are also scenes of riot fires and mobs, adding some chaos to the visual as the artists promise that nothing will come between them and their lovers.

Watch the music video for “Jojo” by King Perryy, Soft and Terri below.

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Check out Lakin Ogunbanwo’s series, “E wá wo mi” and “Are We Good Enough”

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Lakin Ogunbanwo wields the power of his camera to chart the different cultural markers of ethnic groups in Nigeria. He started his “Are We Good Enough” photo series in 2012 with the aim of expanding the contemporary African visual archive by exploring individuality within Nigeria’s collective hat-wearing culture, but his latest project, “E wá wo mi”, focuses on the Nigerian bride and the culture surrounding marriage ceremonies.

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Though Lakin Ogunbanwo studied Law at Babcock University, Nigeria, and Buckingham University, England, he worked as a fashion photographer. His use of vibrant flat colours and bold compositions in his photographs pay a minimalist homage to the African studio photography popular in the 1960s and ’70s.

He has been recognised by the British Journal of Photography as one of the Top 25 Photographers of 2015 in their annual ‘Ones to Watch’ list. And his works have featured in international publications like Times, New York, ID online, British GQ and Riposte Magazine. His has had exhibitions and showcases at New York, Johannesburg and Lagos, featuring at the Lagos Photo Festival and Art x Lagos in 2016.

Both photo series, “E wá wo mi” and “Are We Good Enough” will be showcased at the Niki Cryan Gallery from the 14th of October to 3rd of November.

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Damayo’s “Coconut” is a raunchy bop for your sex playlist

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A few months ago, Coconut was simply the name of a fruit, however, these days, it doubles as a suggestive slang, after sex-related videos of ladies “spelling coconut” became a viral trend on social media. Since then, the word has been widely co-opted for this new purpose.

On his latest single, “CoConut”, Damayo runs with the pop culture jargon, embellishing the sensual connotation for a raunchy bop. Flute riffs, bouncy drums and guitar harmonies form the song’s groovy bed, while Damayo sings a set filled with direct lyrics that lay out his lust-fuelled intentions.

“C-o-c-o-n-u-t, I’m looking for a girl who can spell it”, he sings on the hook. Psycho YP and Iceberg Slim share the second verse with rapped lines, aiming to woo their love interest while also hyping their sexual prowess. It goes without saying, “CoConut” is a shoo-in for your sex playlist.

Stream “CoConut” via Apple Music here.

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$pacely, Magnom and Cina Soul deliver a modern R&B classic with “Somimu”

Posted on by The Native

While fans keep vigil for the release of $pacely’s upcoming 10-track album, ‘Fine$$e or be Fine$$ed’, the La Meme Gang act continues teasing with single releases from the tape. His latest single, “Somimu” featuring Magnom and Cina Soul, is the project’s 5th pre-released single and it highlights the singer’s sultry intentions.

The song is a little soulful and completely romantic, as $pacely, Magnom and Cina Soul stumble gracefully through vocal hook after hook over an array of glistening synth samples. Teaming up to sing sweetly of their affectionate feelings for their love interests, “Sominu” sounds like a trip to a time when R&B songs were innocent, relying purely on earworm silkiness.

Stream $pacely, Magnom and Cina Soul’s “Somimu” below.

Featured Image Credits: Instagram/spacely1z

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Shane Eagle announces new project, ‘Dark Moon Flower’; drops video for lead single, “Black”

Posted on by Dennis Ade Peter

Shane Eagle came to the notice of Nigerian music listeners after a standout turn on Santi’s defining single, “Rapid Fire”. The compelling nature of his self-assured and introspective verse is representative of his growing, stellar discography. In 2017, the South African rapper released his debut project, ‘Yellow’, then followed it up with ‘Never Grow Up.”, a 7-song EP released last December.

Last week, Shane shared the details for a new project, titled ‘Dark Moon Flower’, which is set to drop on October 16, the 23-song track list is packed with a diverse array of features. The tape will feature contributions from Nasty C, PatricKxxLee, Resarn, J-Tek, theMIND, Kota The Friend, Caleborate and Dreamville rapper Lute. Completing the line-up, he reprises collaborations with Santi and Dreamville rapper Bas—both artists are on the album’s 15th track, “Nunya”.

To raise expectations, he recently shared the tape’s opening track, “BLACK”, as its lead single. Driven by a rumbling, Lo-Fi Trap beat, the song finds Shane in confident mode, with lyrics referencing his thriving career as an indie artist, and also sneering at his naysayers. “You drop your shit and it’s wack, I drop my shit and it last”, he dismissively raps.

In the accompanying black-and-white video for “BLACK”, Shane is seen performing his lyrics with a carefree attitude, on the streets at night. There’s a cameo from Bas, as well as performance footage from his time on tour with the Dreamville rapper earlier this year.

See Shane Eagle in “Black” here.

Featured Image Credits: YouTube/Shane Eagle

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“Malika: Warrior Queen” will be available to watch on YouTube soon

Posted on by Tami Makinde

The animated series “Malika: Warrior Queen” has gained a lot of traction worldwide with the pilot episode earning a spot at 8th Annual Lagos Comic Convention held last month,  then later at the 6th Annual MECCAcon in Detroit, Michigan.

 

Starring Adesua Etomi as Malika, the trailer for the animated series marked the show as one to watch out for, as it followed the story of a female protagonist trying to stop the rebellion by singlehandedly taking on the leader, General Ra. It’s exactly the type of kick ass female lead role we’ve been looking for, and the fact that it’s animated gives good indication of what information children of this generation will be digesting.

The pilot episode was originally exclusively available for contributors to YouNeek Studios’ recent Kickstarter campaign who got first dibs via a streaming link but now fans around the world will be able to enjoy the pilot episode for free on Youtube from October 15th.

Watch the trailer for “Malika: Warrior Queen” here.

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