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Davido, Zlatan & the thrill of adlibs in Nigerian music

Davido, Zlatan & the thrill of adlibs in Nigerian music

No one can be sure what they all mean, but they're

Best New Music: BOJ turns messy feelings into a catchy bop on “Emotions”

Best New Music: BOJ turns messy feelings into a catchy bop on “Emotions”

BOJ continues to show why he remains a true one-off in the Nigerian music

The innovative significance of Nigerian producer tags

The innovative significance of Nigerian producer tags

Improving their reputations and imprinting their names on listeners'

7 Takeaways from Don Jazzy’s revealing interview on Bounce Radio’s Black Box Interview series

7 Takeaways from Don Jazzy’s revealing interview on Bounce Radio’s Black Box Interview series

Hosted by Ebuka

Jameson & Mainland Block Party recast old music in a new light with ‘Confluence Project’

Jameson & Mainland Block Party recast old music in a new light with ‘Confluence Project’

Featuring Ladipoe, BOJ, Naeto C, Fave &

Best New Music Special: Teni documents her unbending confidence on debut LP, ‘WONDALAND’

Best New Music Special: Teni documents her unbending confidence on debut LP, ‘WONDALAND’

"Welcome to my triple X

Essentials: Skillz 8Figure continues to fashion himself as a singular pop star with ‘After Dark’

Essentials: Skillz 8Figure continues to fashion himself as a singular pop star with ‘After Dark’

An impressive follow-up to last year's 'Gangsta

Best New Music: Alpha P’s “Jiggy Bop” is a banger

Best New Music: Alpha P’s “Jiggy Bop” is a banger

A sleek, Funk-indented cut off the Def Jam Africa-curated soundtrack for "Coming 2

Best New Music: Darkoo puts her twist on romantic vulnerability with “Pick Up”

Best New Music: Darkoo puts her twist on romantic vulnerability with “Pick Up”

Representing both sides of the conversation in a disintegrating romantic

Songs of the day: New Music from GoodGirl LA, Bisa Kdei x Gyakie, DJ Zandimaz & more

Songs of the day: New Music from GoodGirl LA, Bisa Kdei x Gyakie, DJ Zandimaz & more

Also includes new video releases from Davido and Focalistic, Adekunle Gold and Patoranking, and

Songs Of The Day: New Music from Ycee, Tiwa Savage, AKA & more

Songs Of The Day: New Music from Ycee, Tiwa Savage, AKA & more

Some of the best music from around the continent in the last few

TurnTable Top 50: Teni makes history as the first female artist debut atop the chart

TurnTable Top 50: Teni makes history as the first female artist debut atop the chart

Ayra Starr continues her impressive run in the top ten, and Ghanaian singer Gyakie sets a record of her

Best New Music: CKay turns up the romance on “Jeje de Whine”

Best New Music: CKay turns up the romance on “Jeje de Whine”

Speaking to romance's commercial viability during the season of

Watch Dice Ailes in video for his latest hit, “Money Dance”

Watch Dice Ailes in video for his latest hit, “Money Dance”

A glossy music video to match the song's

NATIVE Exclusive: Dice Ailes’ time is now

NATIVE Exclusive: Dice Ailes’ time is now

how he made the best music of his life during the

Turntable Top 50: The usual suspects top the charts this week

Turntable Top 50: The usual suspects top the charts this week

Zinoleesky reaches a new peak, while Ayra Starr continues her impressive top ten

Joeboy delivers a tragic tale of romance in his video for “Focus”

Joeboy delivers a tragic tale of romance in his video for “Focus”

Reminding lovers to exercise caution as we celebrate the Valentine

Songs of the Day: New Music from KiDi, Patoranking, Busta 929 & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from KiDi, Patoranking, Busta 929 & more

Some of the best music from around the continent to keep your week

Songs of the Day: New Music from Psycho YP & Azanti, Stonebwoy, Black Coffee & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from Psycho YP & Azanti, Stonebwoy, Black Coffee & more

Start your weekend with some of the best new releases from around the

NATIVE Exclusive: It’s Joeboy’s time now

NATIVE Exclusive: It’s Joeboy’s time now

On the eve of his album release, Joeboy talks emPawa Africa, believing in oneself and

Teni announces long-awaited debut album, ‘Wondaland’

Teni announces long-awaited debut album, ‘Wondaland’

The singer recently teased the full-length with a whimsical poem via social