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10 African artists who are also music executives

10 African artists who are also music executives

Including Olamide, Davido, DBN Gogo and

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 RESET ISSUE: Rema, Still Divine

NATIVE RESET ISSUE: Rema, Still Divine

"Everything that you hear is from my

Johnny Drille’s New Single “How Are You (My Friend)” Emphasises the Power of Friendship

Johnny Drille’s New Single “How Are You (My Friend)” Emphasises the Power of Friendship

His official first single of the

A year later, Ayra Starr has emerged as a generational voice

A year later, Ayra Starr has emerged as a generational voice

one of her generation's leading

Johnny Drille took his time with his debut album, and it paid off

Johnny Drille took his time with his debut album, and it paid off

a culmination of surprises and little

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Don Jazzy, Burna Boy, Niniola & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Don Jazzy, Burna Boy, Niniola & More

new releases from around the

Our First Impressions Of Ayra Starr’s Debut Album ’19 & Dangerous’

Our First Impressions Of Ayra Starr’s Debut Album ’19 & Dangerous’

a glittering debut from Mavins latest

NATIVE Exclusive: Ozedikus talks upbringing, early musical days & growth as a producer

NATIVE Exclusive: Ozedikus talks upbringing, early musical days & growth as a producer

"I’ve grown musically and in how I feel the

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

Songs Of The Day: New music from Rema, Zinoleesky, Skillz8figure and more

Songs Of The Day: New music from Rema, Zinoleesky, Skillz8figure and more

new music from around the continent to kickstart your

12 Nigerian Music Insiders to Follow on Social Media

12 Nigerian Music Insiders to Follow on Social Media

From Bizzle Osikoya to Godwin Tom, here are 12 music industry personalities you need to

Mavin introduces Ayra Starr with new self-titled debut EP

Mavin introduces Ayra Starr with new self-titled debut EP

The prominent Nigerian label clearly has a budding star on their hands, one who's already delivering evocative coming-of-age...

20 Nigerian artists as football stars

20 Nigerian artists as football stars

Davido Ronaldo, Burna Van Djik, Wande Ozil + more perfect comparisons. @ us.

Songs of the Day: new music from Don Jazzy, Teni, FOKN Bois, Töme, King Promise and more

Songs of the Day: new music from Don Jazzy, Teni, FOKN Bois, Töme, King Promise and more

All the new music to start your week

Songs of the Day: New music from Don Jazzy, Cassper Nyovest, Vector & more

Songs of the Day: New music from Don Jazzy, Cassper Nyovest, Vector & more

Your latest dose of great music from around

Epic beat battle: After Shizzi VS Sarz, here are 5 other producers battles we want to see

Epic beat battle: After Shizzi VS Sarz, here are 5 other producers battles we want to see

Forget about the WWE raw and get excited for Shizzi versus

See the music video for “All Is In Order” by the Mavin Records crew

See the music video for “All Is In Order” by the Mavin Records crew

The 7-year-old record label is past due a celebratory

The Shuffle: D’Banj’s “Mr Endowed” as the benchmark for Afropop’s global appeal

The Shuffle: D’Banj’s “Mr Endowed” as the benchmark for Afropop’s global appeal

Bridging the gap between LA and

Korede Bello shares colorful music video for new single, “Mr Vendor”

Korede Bello shares colorful music video for new single, “Mr Vendor”

Advertises his sexual prowess to charm a love