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Burna Boy, Naira Marley & The Case For National Identity

Burna Boy, Naira Marley & The Case For National Identity

“I do not identify with any country. I identify with the world in the

Best New Music Special: Ayra Starr confirms herself as a generational star with “Rush”

Best New Music Special: Ayra Starr confirms herself as a generational star with “Rush”

etching her name on the path led by her

Asake, DJ Maphorisa & Nigeria’s quest to adopt Amapiano

Asake, DJ Maphorisa & Nigeria’s quest to adopt Amapiano

More culture vulture

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Wizkid, Sampa The Great, Maandy & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Wizkid, Sampa The Great, Maandy & More

New jams to get you through the

Best New Music: R2Bees & Gyakie Are Delightfully Melodious On “Need Your Love”

Best New Music: R2Bees & Gyakie Are Delightfully Melodious On “Need Your Love”

A standout off the duo's last

Revisiting Olamide’s ‘YBNL’, the album turned street-defining movement

Revisiting Olamide’s ‘YBNL’, the album turned street-defining movement

More than the title of a cult classic

CKay, Omah Lay & The Rise of Emo-Influenced Nigerian Pop

CKay, Omah Lay & The Rise of Emo-Influenced Nigerian Pop

An offshoot of rock, a fairly recent wave of rap, and now a prominent sensibility in Nigerian

Five takeaways from the 15th Headies Awards

Five takeaways from the 15th Headies Awards

The good, the controversial and the

Tim Lyre shares deluxe edition of well-received debut LP, ‘Worry <'

Tim Lyre shares deluxe edition of well-received debut LP, ‘Worry <'

A forward-thinking update with cross-cultural

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Nonso Amadi, Somadina, Erigga & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Nonso Amadi, Somadina, Erigga & More

A necessary playlist for the weekend

Preyé releases debut EP ‘Don’t Look Down!’

Preyé releases debut EP ‘Don’t Look Down!’

A strong marker of her growth and confidence in her ideals as a

How “Yan Yan” frames Asake’s growth within the past year

How “Yan Yan” frames Asake’s growth within the past year

foreshadowing his current

Songs of The Day: New Music From ShaSha, Soulaar, Eugy & More

Songs of The Day: New Music From ShaSha, Soulaar, Eugy & More

New music for the

5 Standout Songs From Mafikizolo’s New Album, ‘Idwala’

5 Standout Songs From Mafikizolo’s New Album, ‘Idwala’

A shimmering display of tallent and alliance

uNder: Best New Artists (August 2022)

uNder: Best New Artists (August 2022)

Featuring Ginius, Chlèy, Major AJ &

Best New Music: CKay’s “you” Embodies The Sad Thrill of Toxic Relationships

Best New Music: CKay’s “you” Embodies The Sad Thrill of Toxic Relationships

A fine precursor to his forthcoming debut album, 'Sad

NATIVE Exclusive: Chike is telling relatable stories, one great song at a time

NATIVE Exclusive: Chike is telling relatable stories, one great song at a time

"Brother's Keeper is a state of mind; it's the state of mind in which I recorded my music"

A-1 Listen Review Of BNXN’s New EP ‘Bad Since ’97’

A-1 Listen Review Of BNXN’s New EP ‘Bad Since ’97’

his sophomore

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Joeboy, Uncle Waffles, Blxckie, & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Joeboy, Uncle Waffles, Blxckie, & More

with more cuts from Kami Leonne &

Five Takeaways From M.I Abaga’s New Album ‘The Guy’

Five Takeaways From M.I Abaga’s New Album ‘The Guy’

Featuring Wande Coal, Nas, Phyno, Olamide and

Essentials: Ginius’ Sophomore EP ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ Is A Marker of Continued Growth

Essentials: Ginius’ Sophomore EP ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ Is A Marker of Continued Growth

A revitalising journey into Ginius'