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Olamide, Pheelz & the synergy of artist-producer pairings in Afropop
an inextricable connection between artist and
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Nigerian Music To The World – Through Hollywood
the connections between the Nigerian music and film industries are
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Nigerian pop is global, but it isn’t exempt from the corrupting effects of home
An environment that can’t properly sustain its music is a net
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‘The Harder They Fall’ & the link between JAY-Z and Fela Kuti
Hov has clearly been doing his Afrobeat
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Wizkid, Fela Kuti & more feature on Sex Education soundtrack
Also featuring Odunsi The Engine, Tiwa Savage, Skales & more
![Understanding the efficacy of socially conscious music in Nigeria](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lagabaja-x-Wzi-x-Made-Op-ed.jpg)
Understanding the efficacy of socially conscious music in Nigeria
What are the odds of music being a catalyst for change in a politically stagnant
![NATIVE Exclusive: Made Kuti is moving Afrobeat forward](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Made-Kuti-2-Mobola-Odukoya-scaled-1.jpg)
NATIVE Exclusive: Made Kuti is moving Afrobeat forward
The singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer spoke to us about playing every note on his recent debut album, 'For(e)ward', and his...
![AV Club: “Finding Fela” & the importance of wholesomely documenting African music’s heroes](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Finding-Fela-AV-Club-e1611178438894.jpg)
AV Club: “Finding Fela” & the importance of wholesomely documenting African music’s heroes
Alex Gibney’s documentary is far from a hagiography, but it clearly doesn’t dig deep
![20 Nigerian artists as football stars](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Frame-87-4-1.png)
20 Nigerian artists as football stars
Davido Ronaldo, Burna Van Djik, Wande Ozil + more perfect comparisons. @ us.
![Essentials: Hugh Masekela & Tony Allen’s ‘Rejoice’ is a celebration of African music’s innovative spirit](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tony-Allen-x-Hugh-Masekela-Rejoice-e1585540801582-1.jpg)
Essentials: Hugh Masekela & Tony Allen’s ‘Rejoice’ is a celebration of African music’s innovative spirit
A delightful collaboration between two of the most talented African artists to walk the face of the
![For the Girls: We can’t get enough of the soothing sounds of East African jazz artist, SomiMusic](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pjimage-1-4-1.jpg)
For the Girls: We can’t get enough of the soothing sounds of East African jazz artist, SomiMusic
Every day this month, The NATIVE will be putting you on to new and exciting female artists from all over
![Where Were You: Kalakuta Queens are the unsung heroes of Afrobeat](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kalakuta-Queens-1.jpg)
Where Were You: Kalakuta Queens are the unsung heroes of Afrobeat
The pride of a generation of women who have been historically eschewed by
![Legendary Fela Kuti collaborator, Ginger Baker passes away at 80](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ginger-Baker-1.jpg)
Legendary Fela Kuti collaborator, Ginger Baker passes away at 80
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee passed away after a brief stint of critical
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The Bumplist: The Kuti Brothers, Swae Lee, Odunsi The Engine and 6 more artists you need to hear this week
The Bumplist is The NATIVE's official weekly