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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”
BOJ continues to show why he remains a true one-off in the Nigerian music
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
Hosted by Ebuka
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’
"Welcome to my triple X
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
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”
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
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
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
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”
Speaking to romance's commercial viability during the season of
Watch Dice Ailes in video for his latest hit, “Money Dance”
A glossy music video to match the song's
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”
Reminding lovers to exercise caution as we celebrate the Valentine
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
Start your weekend with some of the best new releases from around the
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’
The singer recently teased the full-length with a whimsical poem via social