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uNder: Best New Artists (February 2023)

uNder: Best New Artists (February 2023)

Featuring Kemuel, Rhita Nattah, Justin99 &

Ghana’s Contributions to Afropop History Goes Deeper Than Music

Ghana’s Contributions to Afropop History Goes Deeper Than Music

In reverence to the West African country's 66th Independence Day

Best New Music: Lojay sings an anthem for the lovelorn on “MOTO”

Best New Music: Lojay sings an anthem for the lovelorn on “MOTO”

A showcase of the singer's more sensitive

Exploring the Evolving Relationship Between Afropop and Latin Pop

Exploring the Evolving Relationship Between Afropop and Latin Pop

Off the growing phenomena of Rema's "Calm

TG Omori leads nominees for Video of the Year at Soundcity MVP Awards 2023

TG Omori leads nominees for Video of the Year at Soundcity MVP Awards 2023

Burna Boy, Rema and Asake lead all

14 Projects The NATIVE is looking forward to in 2023

14 Projects The NATIVE is looking forward to in 2023

Featuring anticipated projects from Davido, Tems, Sauti Sol &

Ajebutter22’s Artistry Has Always Been Uniquely Nigerian & Culture-Defining

Ajebutter22’s Artistry Has Always Been Uniquely Nigerian & Culture-Defining

In anticipation of his new album, 'Soundtrack To The Good

What’s Poppin’: Ghanaian music is, and has always been, diversely abundant

What’s Poppin’: Ghanaian music is, and has always been, diversely abundant

The present, the past and why Ghanaian pop lovers need to have a little faith in the local

Everything We Know About Wizkid’s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ Africa Tour

Everything We Know About Wizkid’s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ Africa Tour

Double bookings and

EXPLAINED: Nigerian Music Has A Streaming Farm Problem

EXPLAINED: Nigerian Music Has A Streaming Farm Problem

BNXN and Ruger's latest spat reveals the industry-wide phenomenon that has been growing alongside the music

TurnTable Top 100: Young Jonn scores his first No. 1 with “Xtra Cool”

TurnTable Top 100: Young Jonn scores his first No. 1 with “Xtra Cool”

Tiwa Savage & Asake's "Loaded" also debuts at No.

Sarkodie shares feature-packed eighth LP, ‘JAMZ’

Sarkodie shares feature-packed eighth LP, ‘JAMZ’

Features Joeboy, Cina Soul, Black Sherif and

Lebo Mathosa’s legacy receives a fitting addition with remix EP, ‘Forever’

Lebo Mathosa’s legacy receives a fitting addition with remix EP, ‘Forever’

Inventive spins on three of her best and greatest

uNder Spotlight: Ginius keeps growing forward

uNder Spotlight: Ginius keeps growing forward

Ginius wants to remain authentic as her ambitions continue to

Best New Music: Show Dem Camp’s “WYW” Is A Detailed Evocation of Modern Relationships

Best New Music: Show Dem Camp’s “WYW” Is A Detailed Evocation of Modern Relationships

A standout off 'Palmwine Music

uNder: Best New Artists (September 2022)

uNder: Best New Artists (September 2022)

Featuring Elsy Wameyo, TAR1Q, YKB &

Hindsight is 2020: How the coronavirus pandemic affected Afropop

Hindsight is 2020: How the coronavirus pandemic affected Afropop

A year that advanced the cultural significance of music across the

Deep Cuts: How “What You Want” portended Show Dem Camp’s growth

Deep Cuts: How “What You Want” portended Show Dem Camp’s growth

A significant highlight from the first instalment of the 'Palmwine Music'

Listen to Adekunle Gold & Rick Ross on the remix of “5 Star”

Listen to Adekunle Gold & Rick Ross on the remix of “5 Star”

The celebratory and affecting hit song gets a verse from The

Bella Shmurda taps Omah Lay for new single, “Philo”

Bella Shmurda taps Omah Lay for new single, “Philo”

A record that sounds every bit like a

5 Standout Songs From Idahams’ New Album, ‘Truth, Love & Confessions’

5 Standout Songs From Idahams’ New Album, ‘Truth, Love & Confessions’

A noteworthy effort to document the heart's persistent