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Best New Music: Tems “Try Me” is a fiery anthem of triumph

Best New Music: Tems “Try Me” is a fiery anthem of triumph

An instant classic from an upcoming Nigerian

Teffy flaunts the artist lifestyle in his new music video for “Señorita”

Teffy flaunts the artist lifestyle in his new music video for “Señorita”

Expanding his discography to explore more confident

Yemi Alade premiers two new singles, “Home” and “Give Dem” off her coming ‘Woman of Steel’ album

Yemi Alade premiers two new singles, “Home” and “Give Dem” off her coming ‘Woman of Steel’ album

Check out the 15-track tracklist and guest

Waje glows in music video for Johnny Drille-assisted “Udue”

Waje glows in music video for Johnny Drille-assisted “Udue”

The first video off her sophomore album, 'Red

Tekno speaks against the shortcomings of the government on new single, “Better”

Tekno speaks against the shortcomings of the government on new single, “Better”

Dark and desperate, but anthemic and radiantly

Burna Boy closes the summer with colourful video for “Pull Up”

Burna Boy closes the summer with colourful video for “Pull Up”

The latest music video from Burna Boy's 'African Giant'

JoeyB’s “La Familia” is a contender for hardest African rap song of the year

JoeyB’s “La Familia” is a contender for hardest African rap song of the year

featuring heavyweights Kwesi Arthur and

Preyé is confidently leaving risky love behind on “Love Fumes”

Preyé is confidently leaving risky love behind on “Love Fumes”

A sweet fusion of soul and hip-hop

Sarkodie shares music video for Mr Eazi-assisted “Do You”

Sarkodie shares music video for Mr Eazi-assisted “Do You”

Pressing on with a new album, less than three months after his 'Alpha'

Soti features YCee for passionate new single, “INK”

Soti features YCee for passionate new single, “INK”

Watch them share intimate moments on camera for the Paul Gambit directed music

Essentials: Veen’s ‘Eternal Flex’ EP

Essentials: Veen’s ‘Eternal Flex’ EP

An impressive display of Veen’s continued growth into a diverse and well-rounded

Watch the music video for Nonso Amadi and Mr Eazi’s “Go Outside”

Watch the music video for Nonso Amadi and Mr Eazi’s “Go Outside”

Mollana Burke directs a charming music video for the catchy

Watch the video for Darkovibes’ “Different”

Watch the video for Darkovibes’ “Different”

Visualizing his dual, romantic

Mr Real returns with catchy new single, “Oloun”, featuring Reminisce, Phyno and DJ Kaywise

Mr Real returns with catchy new single, “Oloun”, featuring Reminisce, Phyno and DJ Kaywise

Another street-inclined Afro-house song to serve

A Chapter by Chapter Breakdown of Santi’s “Raw Dinner (The Movie)”

A Chapter by Chapter Breakdown of Santi’s “Raw Dinner (The Movie)”

Sorry we don't have candles

Cuppy features Zlatan for new single, “Gelato”

Cuppy features Zlatan for new single, “Gelato”

Evidence of Cuppy's ability to spot

Watch The Dual-Sided Video For Odunsi The Engine’s “Wetin Dey/Better Days”

Watch The Dual-Sided Video For Odunsi The Engine’s “Wetin Dey/Better Days”

Collapsing summery and sinister into one striking

See Jorja Smith and Burna Boy in their second collaboration “Be Honest”

See Jorja Smith and Burna Boy in their second collaboration “Be Honest”

Channelling their Caribbean influences for a sultry

Tekno co-produces new Swae Lee and Drake collaboration, “Won’t Be Late”

Tekno co-produces new Swae Lee and Drake collaboration, “Won’t Be Late”

An instantly familiar but imaginative blend of pop sounds from around the

Listen To Joeboy’s New Single, “Beginning”

Listen To Joeboy’s New Single, “Beginning”

An attempt at moving from hot prospect to consistent

DJ Jimmy Jatt partners with Mr Eazi and Skales for new single, “Halima”

DJ Jimmy Jatt partners with Mr Eazi and Skales for new single, “Halima”

Watch the K Rus-directed music