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Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year
From Icytooicy's 'Sorry I Don't Like Phone Calls' to the seminal 'Made in

In conversation with SirBastien, who is looking to add more depth to Nigerian music’s DIY culture
We spoke to the ever-improving polymath about his latest project, 'Mango Island', seeing Odunsi as an inspiration and potentially working...

Odunsi leaks “love issa drug/flood my wrist”
Odunsi is truly for the people; "there can never be another

The increasing allure of non-conformity in Nigerian music
Brought to you by artistic convictions and the post-digital

A list of comforting songs to soundtrack your healing this week
From Tems to Naira Marley, here are some songs that help us

A list of comforting songs to listen to soundtrack your healing this week
From Tems to Naira Marley, here are some songs that help us

20 Nigerian artists as football stars
Davido Ronaldo, Burna Van Djik, Wande Ozil + more perfect comparisons. @ us.

Essentials: ‘Lava Feels’ is Joey B’s assertion of his creative freedom
With features from Odunsi, Santi, M3nsah, Stonebwoy and more

Listen to NATIVE-curated playlists on your favourite streaming services
The soundtrack to your isolation and beyond

For the Girls: Tomi Owo will captivate you with her soulful voice
Every day this month, The NATIVE will be putting you on to new and exciting female artists from all over

Here are the music projects we’re looking forward to in 2020
From Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos' to Tems' debut project

Watch The Dual-Sided Video For Odunsi The Engine’s “Wetin Dey/Better Days”
Collapsing summery and sinister into one striking

Essentials: Tay Iwar’s ‘Gemini’
Taking the lived-in approach to portraying relationships with lyrics grounded in bleak