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![NATIVE Exclusive: Duke Amayo Is Coming Home](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2.jpg)
NATIVE Exclusive: Duke Amayo Is Coming Home
"Dem no dey give us our dues, so therefore, we have to create
![Four takeaways from Ayo Shonaiya’s ‘Afrobeats: The Backstory’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Afrobeats-backstory-Ayo-Shonaiya.jpg)
Four takeaways from Ayo Shonaiya’s ‘Afrobeats: The Backstory’
The good and not-so-great of the Nigerian pop documentary
![‘The Harder They Fall’ & the link between JAY-Z and Fela Kuti](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/the-harder-they-fall-fi.jpg)
‘The Harder They Fall’ & the link between JAY-Z and Fela Kuti
Hov has clearly been doing his Afrobeat
![NATIVE Exclusive: Made Kuti is moving Afrobeat forward](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Made-Kuti-2-Mobola-Odukoya-scaled-1.jpg)
NATIVE Exclusive: Made Kuti is moving Afrobeat forward
The singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer spoke to us about playing every note on his recent debut album, 'For(e)ward', and his...
![4 takeaways from Femi Kuti & Made Kuti’s new compilation album, ‘Legacy +’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pjimage-2-1.jpg)
4 takeaways from Femi Kuti & Made Kuti’s new compilation album, ‘Legacy +’
The set comprises Femi's eleventh album, 'Stop the Hate', and Made's debut LP,
![A beginner’s guide to Femi Kuti through 10 essential tracks](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Femi-Kuti-essential-cuts-e1612343256464.jpg)
A beginner’s guide to Femi Kuti through 10 essential tracks
Charting the path of an African music legend through three decades of musical
![AV Club: “Finding Fela” & the importance of wholesomely documenting African music’s heroes](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Finding-Fela-AV-Club-e1611178438894.jpg)
AV Club: “Finding Fela” & the importance of wholesomely documenting African music’s heroes
Alex Gibney’s documentary is far from a hagiography, but it clearly doesn’t dig deep
![Remembering Tony Allen, a bonafide African music hero](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tony-Allen-1-1.jpg)
Remembering Tony Allen, a bonafide African music hero
The co-creator of Afrobeat and one of the greatest and most influential drummers
![Essentials: Hugh Masekela & Tony Allen’s ‘Rejoice’ is a celebration of African music’s innovative spirit](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tony-Allen-x-Hugh-Masekela-Rejoice-e1585540801582-1.jpg)
Essentials: Hugh Masekela & Tony Allen’s ‘Rejoice’ is a celebration of African music’s innovative spirit
A delightful collaboration between two of the most talented African artists to walk the face of the
![Niniola pays homage to the Kalakuta queens in video for Femi Kuti-assisted “Fantasy”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screenshot-2020-03-25-at-18.27.08-1.jpg)
Niniola pays homage to the Kalakuta queens in video for Femi Kuti-assisted “Fantasy”
A colourful and engaging video for the Afrobeat-influenced
![The Shuffle: Fela’s “Water No Get Enemy” should be everyone’s mantra for 2020](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ca332973fc363da77aefed58534dcd5c_XL-1.jpg)
The Shuffle: Fela’s “Water No Get Enemy” should be everyone’s mantra for 2020
Fela's reassuring ode to water's competence remains
![Why we should look at sampling as a legitimate means of creativity in afropop](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Burna-sampling-fela-e1583939170832-1.jpg)
Why we should look at sampling as a legitimate means of creativity in afropop
On the importance of being in support of artists when they directly tap into the precious past of African
![Where Were You: Kalakuta Queens are the unsung heroes of Afrobeat](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kalakuta-Queens-1.jpg)
Where Were You: Kalakuta Queens are the unsung heroes of Afrobeat
The pride of a generation of women who have been historically eschewed by
![Burna Boy features on soundtrack for upcoming Hollywood film, “Queen & Slim”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/queen-slim-1.jpg)
Burna Boy features on soundtrack for upcoming Hollywood film, “Queen & Slim”
The soundtrack also featured Megan Thee Stallion, 6lack, Lauryn Hill & more
![Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 release EP of live session recordings](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Seun-Kuti-Egypt-80-Live-Sessions-EP-x-e1573808261102-1.jpg)
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 release EP of live session recordings
Improvised interpretation of standout tracks from their 2018 album, ‘Black
![The Shuffle: Seun Kuti’s “African Problems” exemplifies Afrobeat’s socio-political tenacity](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Seun-Kuti-African-Problems-e1571221195285-1.jpg)
The Shuffle: Seun Kuti’s “African Problems” exemplifies Afrobeat’s socio-political tenacity
Reminder of the genre's inimitable ability as a voice for the
![Legendary Fela Kuti collaborator, Ginger Baker passes away at 80](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ginger-Baker-1.jpg)
Legendary Fela Kuti collaborator, Ginger Baker passes away at 80
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee passed away after a brief stint of critical
![Fela Anikulapo Kuti To Be Honored At Felabration UK 2019](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Felabration-UK-1.jpg)
Fela Anikulapo Kuti To Be Honored At Felabration UK 2019
Taking place on the 30th of August at Indigo at the