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5 Unforgettable Moments from NATIV5

5 Unforgettable Moments from NATIV5

Amaarae, Quacktails &

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked

Featuring talented directors including Paul Ward, Odunsi The Engine &

Hot Takes: Stan Culture In Nigeria, Astroworld Fest, Ciara’s Prayer & More

Hot Takes: Stan Culture In Nigeria, Astroworld Fest, Ciara’s Prayer & More

all the hottest

Why Amaarae deserves to top global charts

Why Amaarae deserves to top global charts

the

A 1-Listen Review: Ladipoe’s new EP, ‘Providence’

A 1-Listen Review: Ladipoe’s new EP, ‘Providence’

A well-earned victory lap for the leader of the

Hot Takes: Revenge Porn, Adele & Fatphobia, BBLU & More

Hot Takes: Revenge Porn, Adele & Fatphobia, BBLU & More

all the hottest topics from around the

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained

Best New Music: Amaarae taps Kali Uchis for an update of “Sad Girlz Luv Money”

Best New Music: Amaarae taps Kali Uchis for an update of “Sad Girlz Luv Money”

a legendary

Songs Of The Day: New Music from Amaarae, Lojay, Kofi Jamar & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music from Amaarae, Lojay, Kofi Jamar & More

New music from all around the

Songs of the Day: New Music from BOJ, Teni, Show Dem Camp & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from BOJ, Teni, Show Dem Camp & more

Stuff to add to your

TurnTable Top 50: Ladipoe’s “Feeling” takes the lead spot this week

TurnTable Top 50: Ladipoe’s “Feeling” takes the lead spot this week

Song of the summer,

WurlD’s features Amaarae and Erica Banks “Bossy Part II”

WurlD’s features Amaarae and Erica Banks “Bossy Part II”

Bringing a variety of flavours to the groovy

Songs of the Day Special: 10 standout tracks from the last two weeks

Songs of the Day Special: 10 standout tracks from the last two weeks

Featuring cuts from Ladipoe, Blaqbonez, Sarkodie, Merry-Lynn, and

Amaarae and Moliy party with the bad bitches in the video for “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY”

Amaarae and Moliy party with the bad bitches in the video for “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY”

Sad Gurlz really do love

CKay’s sophomore EP ‘Boyfriend’ is here

CKay’s sophomore EP ‘Boyfriend’ is here

A romantic offering just in time for Valentine’s

Hot Takes: Amaarae, Meek Mill & Funke Akindele’s ‘Omo Ghetto’

Hot Takes: Amaarae, Meek Mill & Funke Akindele’s ‘Omo Ghetto’

Amaarae is calling for fan cams of her loyal

Essentials: Tomi Agape’s ‘Never Gunna Be The Same’ will get you to feel & move

Essentials: Tomi Agape’s ‘Never Gunna Be The Same’ will get you to feel & move

The London-based, Nigerian singer's long-awaited debut project is soothing, putting words to emotions many of us are feeling...

Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year

Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year

From Icytooicy's 'Sorry I Don't Like Phone Calls' to the seminal 'Made in

Best of 2020: The Top 10 Rappers of The Year

Best of 2020: The Top 10 Rappers of The Year

Focalistic, Nasty C, Olamide are some of the finest rappers we've had all

Amaarae, Kojey Radical and Cruel Santino link up in the video for “Jumping Ship”

Amaarae, Kojey Radical and Cruel Santino link up in the video for “Jumping Ship”

The trio make a sweaty toast to pop

Best New Music: Amaarae’s “Trust Fund Baby”, “Hellz Angel” & “Céline” is a phenomenal 3-song sequence

Best New Music: Amaarae’s “Trust Fund Baby”, “Hellz Angel” & “Céline” is a phenomenal 3-song sequence

Off one of the strongest contenders for album of the