Chibuzo Emmanuel

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Asake, BNXN & the widespread adoption of snippets as a marketing tool
An increasingly indelible part of promotion efforts in Nigerian

NATIVE Exclusive: Young Jonn details journey from prolific producer to all-round artist
"I’ve always been a singer, and I just really enjoy making music, whether it’s producing or using my

Track By Track: Khaid Breaks Down His Debut EP, ‘Diversity’
A collage of vibrant sounds that will appeal to the young and the

Introducing Wale In The Wild With Wale Oloworekende
A new column digging into the boisterous tapestry of Nigerian

After conquering all frontiers, what stories will Burna Boy tell on ‘Love, Damini’?
The makings of a triumphant, victory lap album are in front of

NATIVE Exclusive: BOJ is creating from a place of freedom
“I make the music I like and I know there’s people that will like

Our first impressions of BOJ’s new album, ‘Gbagada Express’
Reactions to the star-studded, solo sophomore

Deep Cuts: Revisiting BOJ’s “BOTM” places his trajectory into perspective
emblematic of BOJ’s unique

Our first impressions of the new NATIVE Sound System single, “Runaway” with Lojay & Ayra Starr
As well as expectations for the upcoming NSS

BOJ enlists Moliy & Mellissa for “In A Loop”, the new single ahead of ‘Gbagada Express’ LP
Setting an expectant tone for BOJ’s first solo project in nearly five

Watch Lojay & Ayra Starr in the video for “Runaway”, the lead single off the coming NATIVE Sound System album
The SOUND is here...with way more coming

At this point, Afropop should be looking beyond the Grammys
The greatest chance Afropop stands at not being a temporary global fad, is by looking

Four takeaways from the inaugural Billboard Afrobeats chart
Amidst the excitement, there's some insightful points to look

Rema is poised to herald a new chapter for Afropop with ‘Rave & Roses’
“As you listen to the Album embrace the light, trust me I will not take my time in the studio to convince

Royalties, Publishing & The Realities of the Music Business
"Music is a creative product, with its own specific

The Shuffle: “Bachelor’s Life” exemplifies the timelessness of 9ice’s ‘Gongo Aso’
Featuring Reminisce, XP and Six