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10 unrivalled pairings in Afropop

10 unrivalled pairings in Afropop

the dynamic duos of

6 Important Highlights for African Music at the 2024 Grammys

6 Important Highlights for African Music at the 2024 Grammys

Mark your calendars: February

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

A new vanguard of hitmakers are poised to cement into further

TurnTable Top 100: Ayra Starr earns two spots on the top 20 this week

TurnTable Top 100: Ayra Starr earns two spots on the top 20 this week

Tyla's "Water" also debuts at

TurnTable Top 100: MohBad’s “Ask About Me” Reaches No. 1

TurnTable Top 100: MohBad’s “Ask About Me” Reaches No. 1

The first artist to posthumously hit the chart's

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Becomes the Joint Longest No. 1 Song

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Becomes the Joint Longest No. 1 Song

Aiming to set a new record with an unprecedented 12 weeks at No.

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Makes Chart History

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Makes Chart History

spending a ninth week atop the

TurnTable Top 100: Burna Boy Claims Four Spots On The Top 10

TurnTable Top 100: Burna Boy Claims Four Spots On The Top 10

wins for Asake, Olamdie and

Best New Music: Adekunle Gold Shines Brilliantly On Fridayy’s “Done For Me”

Best New Music: Adekunle Gold Shines Brilliantly On Fridayy’s “Done For Me”

A divinely inspired song deepening cultural

Olamide, Pheelz & the synergy of artist-producer pairings in Afropop

Olamide, Pheelz & the synergy of artist-producer pairings in Afropop

an inextricable connection between artist and

NATIVE Exclusive: Cheque Is Making All The Right Moves

NATIVE Exclusive: Cheque Is Making All The Right Moves

"I want to show people what I can

Asake Is Basking In Global Success After Selling Out The O2 Arena

Asake Is Basking In Global Success After Selling Out The O2 Arena

Mark Your Calendars: August 20,

Turntable Top 100: King Promise Makes Top 10 Debut With “Terminator”

Turntable Top 100: King Promise Makes Top 10 Debut With “Terminator”

Adekunle Gold's "Ogaranya" also debuts at

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Peaks At No. 1

TurnTable Top 100: Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Peaks At No. 1

it is the most for any artist in

Four Takeaways from the 2023 Headies Nominations

Four Takeaways from the 2023 Headies Nominations

key points to

TurnTable Top 100: Omah Lay’s “reason” stays at No. 1 for a Second Week

TurnTable Top 100: Omah Lay’s “reason” stays at No. 1 for a Second Week

a comprehensive analysis music activity in

TurnTable Top 100: Omah Lay’s “reason” Debuts at No. 1

TurnTable Top 100: Omah Lay’s “reason” Debuts at No. 1

Also, Asake continues to dominate the chart's upper

Burna Boy, Libianca & Tems lead a stellar night for Afropop at the 2023 BET Awards

Burna Boy, Libianca & Tems lead a stellar night for Afropop at the 2023 BET Awards

Sunday night's festivities also included an electric performance from

Asake, Wizkid & the influencing power of listeners on artists’ creativity

Asake, Wizkid & the influencing power of listeners on artists’ creativity

Audience expectations are almost as popular as the

NATIVE Selects: New Music from Omah Lay, Libianca, CKay & More

NATIVE Selects: New Music from Omah Lay, Libianca, CKay & More

new music for the

New Music Friday: New Projects from Prince Kaybee, Asake, CKay & more

New Music Friday: New Projects from Prince Kaybee, Asake, CKay & more

fresh tunes to kickstart your weekend