The work of two rap artists with incredible pop sensibilities

The work of two rap artists with incredible pop sensibilities
Every day this month, The NATIVE will be putting you on to new and exciting female artists from all over Africa.
Expanding the song’s audience poll with his international appeal
Built around the raunchiness of dancefloor romance
Features some of her boldest hooks and loosest writing till date
Her first full-length album in five years
Following Blow My Mind, the pair are two-for-two!
A show of Asa’s supreme ability to create affecting songs, in the lead up to ‘Lucid’
The maverick singer’s first album in over five years drops on October 11
A lightweight set propelled by sunny piano harmonies and Afro-Juju inspired rhythms
(Re-)introductory singles from the former Voice Nigeria contestant
In case you didn’t know, Asa is back!
A return to form that harps on a soulfully stirring core of ideals
Expanding the range of her influences to incorporated rap and hip-hop
Adding Juju-inflected vocals for a new element of bucolic appeal
Embodying every aspect of a modern pop song
Dedicated to the city
Depicting Wavy’s flirtatious and drug-fueled vocals
Blends several sonic influences to tell a decidedly youthful story