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![Rap Song of the Week: Anti World Gangstars refresh street-rap tropes on “Men Soji”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210201_182924.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Anti World Gangstars refresh street-rap tropes on “Men Soji”
An ultra-groovy jam featuring Alpha Ojini alongside AWG squad members; Reeplay, Odomodublvck and Fatboy E (fka Ekizzy...
![Rap Song of the Week: Phyno manifests his greatness with “Speak Life (On God)”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phyno-Speak-Life-On-God-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Phyno manifests his greatness with “Speak Life (On God)”
Employing a victor mentality that’s beyond fitting for an artist with far less to prove these
![Rap Song of the Week: It’s Davolee & Jaido P versus everybody on “G.O”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Davolee-x-Jaido-P-G.O-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: It’s Davolee & Jaido P versus everybody on “G.O”
A deeply satisfying rap song about the burning desire to jump your rivals at every
![Rap Song of the Week: Odunsi (the Engine) & Maison2500 make a “wicked, sexy!” pair](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Odunsi-x-Maison-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Odunsi (the Engine) & Maison2500 make a “wicked, sexy!” pair
'Niggas worried ‘bout me, worried ‘bout the wrong things'
![Rap Song of the Week: Show Dem Camp take a well-earned victory lap on “That Year”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SDC-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Show Dem Camp take a well-earned victory lap on “That Year”
A honest and joyous documentation of the valleys in their
![Rap Song of the Week: Espiquet’s catchy & sinister “The Krown”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/krown-1.jpeg)
Rap Song of the Week: Espiquet’s catchy & sinister “The Krown”
Espiquet's ubiquitous voice and smooth flow come together perfectly
![Rap Song of the Week: A-Q & M.I Abaga deliver “A Class Act”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/A-Q-x-M.I-A-Class-Act-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: A-Q & M.I Abaga deliver “A Class Act”
A commanding cut from two of Nigeria’s leading English
![Rap Song of the Week: Zamir’s “Ordre Du Jour” absolutely slaps](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Zamir-Ordre-du-jour-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Zamir’s “Ordre Du Jour” absolutely slaps
A big flex by a rapper who knows how to make repeat-worthy
![Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ByLwansta-HOW-BOUT-NOW-e1584097566550-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well
A self-assuring piece of reality
![Rap Song of the Week: Sizz The Truth’s “Be Yourself” is an ode to trusting the process](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sizz-the-Truth-Be-Yourself-e1583506820722-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Sizz The Truth’s “Be Yourself” is an ode to trusting the process
A personalised TED talk on the virtue of sticking to one's
![Rap song of the week: 1641 deliver infectious swag rap on “Designer”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1641-Designer-1.jpg)
Rap song of the week: 1641 deliver infectious swag rap on “Designer”
One of the catchiest rap songs you'll hear this
![Rap Song of the Week: Shakez tells a difficult love story on “Long Distance”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Shakez-Long-Distance-e1582286676971-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Shakez tells a difficult love story on “Long Distance”
A compelling narrative rendered with the right amount of
![Rap Song of the Week: J Molley & Ka$hCpt’s “Narco” is bubblegum trap at its most addictive](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/J-Molley-x-Kashcpt-Narco-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: J Molley & Ka$hCpt’s “Narco” is bubblegum trap at its most addictive
Championing the viscerally thrilling parts of the living fast and feeling
![Rap Song of the Week: Zilla Oaks, Dremo & Prettyboy D-O form a fiery trio on “Ogini”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Zilla-Oaks-x-Dremo-x-D-O-Ogini-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Zilla Oaks, Dremo & Prettyboy D-O form a fiery trio on “Ogini”
The audio equivalent of getting taunted by bullies, in a good
![Rap Song of the Week: Eclipse Nkasi declares himself the “King Right Now”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Eclipse-Nkasi-King-Right-Now-e1580476654989-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Eclipse Nkasi declares himself the “King Right Now”
Hits the sweet spot between being highly technical and insanely
![Rap Song of the Week: Martyn’s “Can’t Get No Sleep” is the sound of an artist on a mission](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Martyn-Cant-Get-No-Sleep-e1579868618907-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Martyn’s “Can’t Get No Sleep” is the sound of an artist on a mission
Distilling his ambition into a controlled flurry of clever