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New Music Friday: New Project Recommendations From Kwesta & Kabza De Small, Yemi Alade & More
Another packed Friday for must-hear
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Songs Of The Day: New Music From Smada, Nasty C, Flavour & More
some great new records to get into
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NCVRD: How Kemka Ajoku, Ariane Kayla & Afnan Yassin Created Blaqbonez’s ‘Young Preacher’
“My favourite thing about is he is so
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Music
New Music Friday: New Project Recommendations From Kwesta & Kabza De Small, Yemi Alade & More
Another packed Friday for must-hear
NCVRD: How Kemka Ajoku, Ariane Kayla & Afnan Yassin Created Blaqbonez’s ‘Young Preacher’
“My favourite thing about is he is so
uNder Spotlight: 808vic is Creating Emotive Bedroom Pop Ballads
"I just want people to really connect with
NATIVE Exclusive: The Many Faces & Voices of Dwin, The Stoic
a master of ballads is staking his claim in the wider terrain of African
Interview
uNder Spotlight: 808vic is Creating Emotive Bedroom Pop Ballads
"I just want people to really connect with
For The Girls: Introducing Beauty Beat, The UK’s First-Ever Beauty Festival For Women Of Colour
Mark your calendars: 3-4
Art
NCVRD: How Kemka Ajoku, Ariane Kayla & Afnan Yassin Created Blaqbonez’s ‘Young Preacher’
“My favourite thing about is he is so
NATIVE Exclusive: The Many Faces & Voices of Dwin, The Stoic
a master of ballads is staking his claim in the wider terrain of African
NCVRD: How Jesse Jay created the visual world around Kirani Ayat’s ‘Aisha’s Sun’
“Everything done on this cover was
Best new music
Best New Music: Somadina and L0la deliver the psychedelic-inspired anthem, “WDYWFM”
a dreamy standout from the
Best New Music: Master KG & Joeboy Make A Glorious Pair On New Single, “Laleyi”
the unmissable highs of enjoying one's life
Best New Music: Shalom Dubas Reflects On Life’s Uncertainty With New Single, “Gold.”
a sensitive record lined with exotic guitar licks
Communities
Hot Takes: Ayra Claps Back, #BalenciagaGate, Qatar World Cup & More
"Me no get the time for the hate and bad
For The Girls: Introducing Beauty Beat, The UK’s First-Ever Beauty Festival For Women Of Colour
Mark your calendars: 3-4
What’s Going On: Nigeria Unveils New Naira Notes, Power Shortage In Kenya & More
Notable headlines from across the
The Qatar 2022 World Cup is riddled with controversy
The result of one of the most unholy alliances in football
What’s Going On: Nigerian Tiktokers Arrested, Sudan State of Emergency & More
Notable headlines from around the
Hot Takes: The Mysterious Case Of Chad Boswick, African Bad Gyal & More
all the hottest takes in pop
Culture
Introducing The Blacklist West Africa, in partnership with Guap Mag
celebrating 12 West African talents shaking up their
Hot Takes: Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s Vexations & the Premiere of ‘Black Panther’ in Nigeria
The hottest pop-culture takes this
2023 Oscars: Nigeria Gets Second Chance At International Feature Film Submissions
The deadline has been extended to October
Essentials
Essentials: Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh Explore Minimalist Grooves On New EP, ‘Maybe’
a succinct offering of five R&B-tinged songs
Essentials: Krizbeatz’s EP ‘King of New Wave’ Offers Fascinating Melodies
the Nigerian music producer returns with fine Afro-fusion
Essentials: Seyi Vibez’ Debut Album ‘Billion Dollar Baby’ Pairs His Aspirations with Vibrant Music
the singer comes from a long line of Nigerian street-pop
Fashion
Here Are 7 African Designers You Won’t Get To See At Lagos Fashion Week
in anticipation of the Lagos Fashion Week
Love Island Finalist Indiyah Becomes The First-Ever PLT Marketplace Ambassador
PLT's business practices remain
Film
The official soundtrack for ‘Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever’ is almost here
CKay, Rema, Burna Boy and
AV Club: South African Mythology Meets Capitalist Ambitions In ‘The Brave Ones’
occasionally promising, but mostly divisive
Tems scores co-writer credits on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up”, a new single off the ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack
mark your calendars: October
Politics
What’s Going On: Nigeria Unveils New Naira Notes, Power Shortage In Kenya & More
Notable headlines from across the
What’s Going On: Nigerian Tiktokers Arrested, Sudan State of Emergency & More
Notable headlines from around the
#EndSARS Anniversary: Two years later, Young Nigerians are moving forward without forgetting
We will continue to speak and demand better because we know that is our
Reviews
A 1-Listen Review Of Bella Shmurda’s Debut Album ‘Hypertension’
the Nigerian singer's anticipated debut
Sport
The Qatar 2022 World Cup is riddled with controversy
The result of one of the most unholy alliances in football
What’s Going On: Nigerian Tiktokers Arrested, Sudan State of Emergency & More
Notable headlines from around the
What’s Going On: Ghana’s inflation crisis, jailbreak near Nigeria’s capital city & more
Important headlines from across
Style
NATIVE Exclusive: WMNS WEAR Is Providing Quality Alternatives To Fast Fashion
A sustainable brand for the modern Black British
The Shuffle
The Shuffle: “E Ma S’eka” proves Bola Johnson deserves more reverence in the Nigerian music canon
The sample behind the latest Smino & J. Cole
Revisiting Olamide’s ‘YBNL’, the album turned street-defining movement
More than the title of a cult classic
The Shuffle: How Da Trybe left a reverential Nigerian music moment with “Oya”
A rap cypher formatted for pop
