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The Majestic voices of African R&B

The Majestic voices of African R&B

"despite its contributions to the continent’s varying soundscapes, R&B is one genre that doesn’t get the love it...

Identify: FromJerome is embracing the present of being a new, growing artist

Identify: FromJerome is embracing the present of being a new, growing artist

The London-raised, Nigerian-Grenadian singer discusses Bryson Tiller's influence & perfecting his

NATIVE Exclusive: DAP the Contract continues to stretch his powers

NATIVE Exclusive: DAP the Contract continues to stretch his powers

The polymath discusses genre-bending, his Powers series & making lived-in

Four Takeaways from the 2023 Headies Nominations

Four Takeaways from the 2023 Headies Nominations

key points to

A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’

A 1-Listen Review of Tay Iwar’s ‘Summer Breeze’

An accomplished collection that matches up to the work of anyone

Nonso Amadi’s Renewed Vision Comes Full Circle On ‘When It Blooms’

Nonso Amadi’s Renewed Vision Comes Full Circle On ‘When It Blooms’

The Nigerian artist balances his generational qualities with humane

Best New Music: Yinka Grapples With Unrequited Love on “Flowers”

Best New Music: Yinka Grapples With Unrequited Love on “Flowers”

addressing the confusion and pain that sometimes accompany

Best New Music: Lojay sings an anthem for the lovelorn on “MOTO”

Best New Music: Lojay sings an anthem for the lovelorn on “MOTO”

A showcase of the singer's more sensitive

The Best R&B Projects of 2022, Ranked

The Best R&B Projects of 2022, Ranked

Including CKay, Maya Amolo &

NATIVE Exclusive: Maya Amolo is keen on love in debut album ‘Asali’

NATIVE Exclusive: Maya Amolo is keen on love in debut album ‘Asali’

“I called it ‘Asali’ because I was experiencing sweetness in a way that felt natural and not

Listen to RnB Princess’s debut EP ‘Becoming’

Listen to RnB Princess’s debut EP ‘Becoming’

This is the

For The Girls: Bellah Finds Strength In Vulnerability On New Album, ‘Adultsville’

For The Girls: Bellah Finds Strength In Vulnerability On New Album, ‘Adultsville’

"It’s grown-up. It’s more

Why R&B Deserves More Recognition In Nigerian Pop Conversations

Why R&B Deserves More Recognition In Nigerian Pop Conversations

the genre and its attendant culture is way more influential than you think

5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’

5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’

The Queen of Amapiano shows that her artistry is more than one

Preyé releases debut EP ‘Don’t Look Down!’

Preyé releases debut EP ‘Don’t Look Down!’

A strong marker of her growth and confidence in her ideals as a

NATIVE Exclusive: Asher Yelo Is Making Memorable Music

NATIVE Exclusive: Asher Yelo Is Making Memorable Music

Asher is confident in his

AYLØ returns with new project, ‘For Good Reasons’

AYLØ returns with new project, ‘For Good Reasons’

His first full-length project in three

UNDER: Best New Artists (June, 2022)

UNDER: Best New Artists (June, 2022)

Featuring NYA, Phinoshey &

The NATIVE Editorial Staff share their favourite songs of 2022 so far

The NATIVE Editorial Staff share their favourite songs of 2022 so far

Featuring songs from Asake, Buruklyn Boyz, Butera Knowless, Asa, and

Tay Iwar returns with blistering new single, “Bad4u”

Tay Iwar returns with blistering new single, “Bad4u”

A sparkling R&B ode to forbidden

uNder spotlight: Njeri explores romantic toxicity and self-love on ‘D.R.U.G.S’

uNder spotlight: Njeri explores romantic toxicity and self-love on ‘D.R.U.G.S’

Kenya's rising R&B star “would NEVER wish a toxic love on