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Dvpper Music set to close out dominant 2023 with Lagos all-star concert, ‘Trench Fest’

Dvpper Music set to close out dominant 2023 with Lagos all-star concert, ‘Trench Fest’

A celebration of street-pop and its leading label services company; featuring Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi &

In memory of Mohbad, the street-pop artist who always sought the light

In memory of Mohbad, the street-pop artist who always sought the light

Rest in peace,

A 1-Listen Review of T.I Blaze’s New Project, ‘Dangerous Wavy Baby’

A 1-Listen Review of T.I Blaze’s New Project, ‘Dangerous Wavy Baby’

The singer's prowess continues to

Wale in the Wild: Zinoleesky, Lagos & street-pop’s gospel of hope

Wale in the Wild: Zinoleesky, Lagos & street-pop’s gospel of hope

An artist for Lagos' streets, made by Lagos'

Essentials: Asake comes into his own with eponymous debut EP

Essentials: Asake comes into his own with eponymous debut EP

A self-assured portrait of his

What happens if Olamide retires from making albums after this year’s ‘Unruly’?

What happens if Olamide retires from making albums after this year’s ‘Unruly’?

The odyssey might—or might—not be

1-listen Review: Zlatan’s sophomore LP, ‘Resan’

1-listen Review: Zlatan’s sophomore LP, ‘Resan’

his best project

Naira Marley is the anti-hero Nigeria needs in his video for “As E Dey Go”

Naira Marley is the anti-hero Nigeria needs in his video for “As E Dey Go”

Bringing a street-hop swagger to protest music and providing a new rallying cry for a

Essentials: Listen to Rexxie’s debut project, ‘Afro Streets’

Essentials: Listen to Rexxie’s debut project, ‘Afro Streets’

Defining his role as the architect of street

Olamide, Naira Marley & the legitimacy of indigenous rappers

Olamide, Naira Marley & the legitimacy of indigenous rappers

On the need to accept that street-bred artists who rap deserve their props as true

The Shuffle: Revisiting Reminisce’s Sarz-produced banger, “Kako Bi Chicken”

The Shuffle: Revisiting Reminisce’s Sarz-produced banger, “Kako Bi Chicken”

One of the most important songs in Nigerian rap history

Naira Marley shows off the depth of his Marlian fandom in video for “Aye”

Naira Marley shows off the depth of his Marlian fandom in video for “Aye”

Danielle Mbonu makes her directorial

Songs of the day: New music from Rema, Naira Marley, Dope Saint Jude, Oxlade, Blaqbonez and more

Songs of the day: New music from Rema, Naira Marley, Dope Saint Jude, Oxlade, Blaqbonez and more

Your latest dose of great music from all across

Rexxie to release debut project, ‘Afro Street’

Rexxie to release debut project, ‘Afro Street’

The architect of the street-hop revolution

A look at Olamide’s influence on Nigerian pop culture over the last decade

A look at Olamide’s influence on Nigerian pop culture over the last decade

A shiny legacy of critical and commercial

Slimcase taps Zlatan for new single, “Pongilah”

Slimcase taps Zlatan for new single, “Pongilah”

Their first collaborative

Watch Zlatan in the playful video for his latest single, “Quilox”

Watch Zlatan in the playful video for his latest single, “Quilox”

Showcasing the funny narrative of the

Watch Reminisce, Olamide & Naira Marley in the video for “Instagram”

Watch Reminisce, Olamide & Naira Marley in the video for “Instagram”

Reminisce continues pushing his OGB4IG agenda with his anti-thirst-trap

Naira Marley announces upcoming EP, ‘Lord of Lamba (LOL)’

Naira Marley announces upcoming EP, ‘Lord of Lamba (LOL)’

Just in time for Marlian Fest!

Idowest restates street reputation on new single, “Set Awon”

Idowest restates street reputation on new single, “Set Awon”

Spins Small Doctor's viral joke for a party

Olamide & Naira Marley Team Up On Pheelz’s banger, “Gobe”

Olamide & Naira Marley Team Up On Pheelz’s banger, “Gobe”

A worthy follow-up to their previous banger, "Issa Goal"