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![How afropop has influenced pop culture language](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Frame-3-15.png)
How afropop has influenced pop culture language
From 2face's "nothing dey happen" to Olamide's "sneh" and Davido's "E
![How 2Baba became the conventional blueprint for mainstream longevity in Nigerian music](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2Baba-1-1.jpg)
How 2Baba became the conventional blueprint for mainstream longevity in Nigerian music
In the absence of a rule-book, the legendary singer has set the tone for what it means to be a long-serving artist in Nigerian...
![Songs of the day: New music from Efya and Tiwa Savage, Alpha, 2Baba and Wizkid and more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Image-from-iOS-3.jpg)
Songs of the day: New music from Efya and Tiwa Savage, Alpha, 2Baba and Wizkid and more
All the best music from around the
![2Baba, 9ice & the burden of expectation on new albums from older artists](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Santi-Camp-Flog-Gnaw-2.jpg)
2Baba, 9ice & the burden of expectation on new albums from older artists
It is a bit egregious to make excuses for mediocrity, but we also need to evaluate what we demand from longstanding...
![Teni, Peruzzi & the dynamic of second chances in afropop](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/teni-1.png)
Teni, Peruzzi & the dynamic of second chances in afropop
Could it just be that they're better with the pen, than they are with the
![Sound Sultan drops star-studded 8th LP, ‘8th Wonda’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sound-Sultan-drops-new-album-e1585312123525-1.jpg)
Sound Sultan drops star-studded 8th LP, ‘8th Wonda’
The afropop legend is assisted by a mix of older and younger
![2Baba drops new album, ‘Warriors’; shares video for Burna Boy-assisted “We Must Groove”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2Baba-x-Burna-We-Must-Groove-vid-1.jpg)
2Baba drops new album, ‘Warriors’; shares video for Burna Boy-assisted “We Must Groove”
The legend's seventh studio album and first in six
![2Baba set to release ‘Warrior’, his first album in six years](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2Baba-Warriors-announcement-1-e1582544941941-1.jpg)
2Baba set to release ‘Warrior’, his first album in six years
Featuring high profile appearances from Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and
![The Shuffle: Revisiting “Mofe Mu’yan”, the song that brought Dr Victor Olaiya to a younger generation](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Victor-Olaiya-Shuffle-1.jpg)
The Shuffle: Revisiting “Mofe Mu’yan”, the song that brought Dr Victor Olaiya to a younger generation
An authentic representation of why he earned the title, 'Evil Genius of
![Songs of the day: Rema’s “Dumebi (Remix)”, AYLØ’s “Project 19” & more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Rema-x-AYLØ-6-Songs-1.jpg)
Songs of the day: Rema’s “Dumebi (Remix)”, AYLØ’s “Project 19” & more
L.A.X & 2 Baba also team up for a catchy tune.
![Best New Music: 2Baba waxes philosophical about the duplicity of fame on “Important”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/01-1-1.jpg)
Best New Music: 2Baba waxes philosophical about the duplicity of fame on “Important”
Look before you
![Afro Nation Announce Line-Up For The Festival’s March Edition](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Beenie-Man-Burna-Boy-Davido-for-Afro-Nation-1.jpg)
Afro Nation Announce Line-Up For The Festival’s March Edition
Beenie Man, Burna Boy, Davido and more to headline!
![The Shuffle: 2Baba’s “E Be Like Say” is a timeless socio-political anthem](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2baba-Sue-Blackface-1.jpg)
The Shuffle: 2Baba’s “E Be Like Say” is a timeless socio-political anthem
Solidifying 2Baba as a legitimate pop star with a subversive
![2Baba updates his timeless classic, featuring Sound Sultan and Alex Ekubo on “4 Instance Again”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/4-instance-Again-1.jpg)
2Baba updates his timeless classic, featuring Sound Sultan and Alex Ekubo on “4 Instance Again”
Digging into his deep bag of classics for a politically conscious
![Larry Gaaga and 2Baba profess their love on new single, “Iworiwo”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Larry-Gaga-2Baba-Iworiwo-1.jpg)
Larry Gaaga and 2Baba profess their love on new single, “Iworiwo”
Watch the heartwarming music video
![Nigeria Decides 2019: The face of election season Nigerian music is changing for the better](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Collages11-1.jpg)
Nigeria Decides 2019: The face of election season Nigerian music is changing for the better
Playing your part and other pre-election