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Dare Olaitan On Directing The Short For Nigeria’s Most Wanted Tour
ahead of the pair's joint North America tour
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Top Stories: 9 Headlines from a busy & fun festive period
A Detty December recap of meme-worthy moments and memorable live
![ODUMODUBLVCK’s ‘EZIOKWU’ Is The No.1 Album In Nigeria](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FI-41.png)
ODUMODUBLVCK’s ‘EZIOKWU’ Is The No.1 Album In Nigeria
the first Hip-Hop/Rap album to debut at No. 1 on the official albums
![Best New Music: ODUMODUBLVCK, Bloody Civilian & Wale make menace sound thrilling with “Blood on the Dancefloor”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FI-46.png)
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 ODUMODUBLVCK, Nissi, Daliwonga & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NMFnew-3-e1696604175188.png)
New Music Friday: New Projects From ODUMODUBLVCK, Nissi, Daliwonga & More
A collection of new projects to check out
![NCVRD: How Olaolu Slawn created Odumodublvck’s ‘EZIOKWU’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FI-36-e1696517593904.png)
NCVRD: How Olaolu Slawn created Odumodublvck’s ‘EZIOKWU’
"Eziokwu means hefty as far as I’m concerned. Undeniable, hefty and very
![NATIVE Selects: New Music From Suté Iwar, Kabza De Small, Ayra Starr & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FI-34.png)
NATIVE Selects: New Music From Suté Iwar, Kabza De Small, Ayra Starr & More
New jams to carry you through the
![NATIVE Selects: New Music From Efya, Major League DJz, Harmonize & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AUG-SELECTS-FI.png)
NATIVE Selects: New Music From Efya, Major League DJz, Harmonize & More
Some new releases to get into this mid-week
![Exploring “Ojapiano” & The Evolution of Nigeria’s Most Spiritual Flute](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FI-TEMP-124.png)
Exploring “Ojapiano” & The Evolution of Nigeria’s Most Spiritual Flute
The potentials of culture is again shaping online
![Watch the Cruel Santino-directed video for ODUMODUBLVCK’s “DOG EAT DOG II”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Collage-Maker-06-Jun-2023-07-05-PM-619.jpg)
Watch the Cruel Santino-directed video for ODUMODUBLVCK’s “DOG EAT DOG II”
Cruel Santino's talent as an auteur
![Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FI-TEMP-107.png)
Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK
A masterful arrangement that emboldens the singer's sophomore album
![NATIVE Selects: New Music From Omah Lay, Young Jonn, Ayra Starr & More](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/449F0466-555F-4DDD-A099-3C5D84837FF6.png)
NATIVE Selects: New Music From Omah Lay, Young Jonn, Ayra Starr & More
a trove of excellent music to get into
![NATIVE Exclusive: Trill Xoe Is Always Expanding His Artistry](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/F357DAA1-C0A8-4806-8CE0-9CD757D9FED1.png)
NATIVE Exclusive: Trill Xoe Is Always Expanding His Artistry
the NATIVE Records A&R talks co-producing "Declan Rice," his creative process and journey into music