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The continued presence of Hennessy in Nigeria’s hip-hop scene
Nearly a decade of continued relevance and unwavering
The relaxed assuredness of Ajebutter22 & BOJ on ‘Make E No Cause Fight 3’
The alté hall of famers keep things chill and
Kah-Lo, Brazy & the women inventively fusing rap and dance in Nigerian music
A niche corner where the creative bonafides are being furthered by
Best New Music: ODUMODUBLVCK, Bloody Civilian & Wale make menace sound thrilling with “Blood on the Dancefloor”
A perfect, carefree unison of gangster and catchy, rap and
New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more
Seven must hear EPs/albums for this weekend and
Best New Music: Show Dem Camp’s “WYW” Is A Detailed Evocation of Modern Relationships
A standout off 'Palmwine Music
Our first impressions of Show Dem Camp’s ‘Palmwine Music 3’
Initial thoughts on the final entry in the 'Palmwine Music'
Deep Cuts: How “What You Want” portended Show Dem Camp’s growth
A significant highlight from the first instalment of the 'Palmwine Music'
Revisiting Olamide’s ‘YBNL’, the album turned street-defining movement
More than the title of a cult classic
Best New Music: M.I Abaga taps Olamide & Nas for the meditative single, “Bigger”
An early highlight off M.I's new album, 'The
A 1-listen review of A-Q, Blaqbonez, M.I Abaga and Loose Kaynon’s ‘Behold the Lamb’
A remarkably tepid joint
Essentials: Kaptain Proves Pop Credentials On ‘Beyond Any Reasonable Doubt’
A confident move into the arena of rap-inspired pop
Essentials: Zilla Oaks & Makama Are An Unstoppable Force On ‘MMXXII’
A wonderful intersection between bars and
Essentials: Detailmadeit realigns with his vision on ‘O.T The Mixtape, Vol. 1’
A focused, brief and punchy set from the Abuja-based rap
Inside the evolution of drill music in Nigeria’s capital city
"My brothers drilling in Abuja and I are the blueprint for drill music in