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Listen to Rema’s introspective new single, “Peace of Mind”

Listen to Rema’s introspective new single, “Peace of Mind”

Rema captures our stressful reality as young Nigerians living in

The Shuffle: Timaya’s debut single, “Dem Mama” exposes the continued brutality of the Nigerian government

The Shuffle: Timaya’s debut single, “Dem Mama” exposes the continued brutality of the Nigerian government

Making sure that the 1999 Odi Massacre in Bayelsa isn't swept under the rug with his unapologetic hit

Burna Boy & Rema nominated for Best International Act at MOBO Awards 2020

Burna Boy & Rema nominated for Best International Act at MOBO Awards 2020

After a 3-year hiatus, the MOBO Awards is back to celebrate the best of Black culture in Music and

Songs of the Day: New Music from Tekno, Cuppy X Stonebwoy, Black Coffee X Pharrell & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from Tekno, Cuppy X Stonebwoy, Black Coffee X Pharrell & more

All the best new songs from around the continent to start your

Omah Lay continues his impressive breakout run with new EP, ‘What Have We Done’

Omah Lay continues his impressive breakout run with new EP, ‘What Have We Done’

The product of an artist who has become an overnight sensation and is dealing with the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with...

Listen to Basketmouth’s star-studded compilation project, ‘Yabasi’

Listen to Basketmouth’s star-studded compilation project, ‘Yabasi’

A soundtrack compilation to accompany his latest feature film, "Papa

Yemi Alade releases fifth studio album, ‘Empress’

Yemi Alade releases fifth studio album, ‘Empress’

With features from Patoranking, Estelle, Dadju, Rudeboy, Vegedream & Mzansi Youth

NATIVE Exclusive: WurlD knows that he’s here to stay

NATIVE Exclusive: WurlD knows that he’s here to stay

We spoke to the velvet-voiced singer/songwriter about the deluxe edition of 'AFROSOUL' (EP) and the lead-up to his proper debut...

Amaarae, Kojey Radical and Cruel Santino link up in the video for “Jumping Ship”

Amaarae, Kojey Radical and Cruel Santino link up in the video for “Jumping Ship”

The trio make a sweaty toast to pop

NATIVE Exclusive: Meet Olakira, the “In My Maserati” singer ascending to Afropop ubiquity

NATIVE Exclusive: Meet Olakira, the “In My Maserati” singer ascending to Afropop ubiquity

A mega-hit to prove that not even a pandemic can stop Afropop's global

Best New Music: Amaarae’s “Trust Fund Baby”, “Hellz Angel” & “Céline” is a phenomenal 3-song sequence

Best New Music: Amaarae’s “Trust Fund Baby”, “Hellz Angel” & “Céline” is a phenomenal 3-song sequence

Off one of the strongest contenders for album of the

Warner Music Group signs licensing deal with Audiomack for several African territories

Warner Music Group signs licensing deal with Audiomack for several African territories

“We are delighted to bring the Warner Music Group catalogue to Audiomack’s millions of listeners across Africa” - Dave Macli,...

Less than a year later, Davido might be back to show us why he’s the quintessential pop star

Less than a year later, Davido might be back to show us why he’s the quintessential pop star

Davido has fashioned himself into a savant of hit songs, 'A Better Time' is clearly bound to reinforce that

NATIVE Exclusive: Olamide breaks down his new album, ‘Carpe Diem’

NATIVE Exclusive: Olamide breaks down his new album, ‘Carpe Diem’

The superstar details the process behind his eighth solo studio LP, and the vigour of feeling like a new artist over a decade since...

Wizkid & Burna Boy’s “Ginger” makes history as the first No. 1 song on TurnTable Top 50 chart

Wizkid & Burna Boy’s “Ginger” makes history as the first No. 1 song on TurnTable Top 50 chart

All 14 songs on 'Made In Lagos' make this week's edition of the newly inaugurated chart

Watch Rema in the video for his hit song, “Woman”

Watch Rema in the video for his hit song, “Woman”

Rema's quirky kinks are brought to life in the UAX Studios-directed video

Wizkid, Davido & the significance of leaks and piracy in Nigerian music

Wizkid, Davido & the significance of leaks and piracy in Nigerian music

Streaming currently has a fledgling adoption rate, but its double combination of ease and instant is reducing the bearing effect of these...

Falz pays tribute #EndSARS protesters in his video for “Johnny”

Falz pays tribute #EndSARS protesters in his video for “Johnny”

Falz encourages us to remain focused on the goal to end bad governance, end EndSARS and end police

The significance of Drake listening to Oxlade

The significance of Drake listening to Oxlade

Drake's co-sign points to greater things ahead for the

Omah Lay updates “Damn” with a 6lack-assisted remix

Omah Lay updates “Damn” with a 6lack-assisted remix

The duo perfectly captures the thrill of a new

Tiwa Savage’s video for Naira Marley-assisted “Ole” combines Goth and guerrilla

Tiwa Savage’s video for Naira Marley-assisted “Ole” combines Goth and guerrilla

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