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6 Important Highlights for African Music at the 2024 Grammys

6 Important Highlights for African Music at the 2024 Grammys

Mark your calendars: February

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

The Rise Of A New Big Three In Nigerian Pop

A new vanguard of hitmakers are poised to cement into further

Tems brings her debut album one step closer with new single, “Me & U”

Tems brings her debut album one step closer with new single, “Me & U”

The global star basks in divine affirmation ahead of her biggest musical undertaking

Burna Boy, Libianca & Tems lead a stellar night for Afropop at the 2023 BET Awards

Burna Boy, Libianca & Tems lead a stellar night for Afropop at the 2023 BET Awards

Sunday night's festivities also included an electric performance from

NATIVE Exclusive: Dunsin Wright Is Just Getting Started

NATIVE Exclusive: Dunsin Wright Is Just Getting Started

"I'm really not

What is Alté: How Nigeria’s most prominent alternative community continues to thrive

What is Alté: How Nigeria’s most prominent alternative community continues to thrive

"I think the alté scene is at a crucial

Hot Takes Special: Tems, the view, the topic and the moment

Hot Takes Special: Tems, the view, the topic and the moment

Tems stole the show, "oops"

What’s Going On: Elections in Nigeria, African Union Reaffirm Suspension & More

What’s Going On: Elections in Nigeria, African Union Reaffirm Suspension & More

notable headlines from around the

NATIVE Exclusive: “Together Is Our Win”, Tems Talks About Widening The Circle

NATIVE Exclusive: “Together Is Our Win”, Tems Talks About Widening The Circle

The Grammy-winning star talks about her achievements, relationship with Jameson and more

Our Reactions From Last Night’s 65th Grammy Awards

Our Reactions From Last Night’s 65th Grammy Awards

A deserved Tems win, a giant-sized snub, Hip-Hop's wonderful moment and other talking

14 Projects The NATIVE is looking forward to in 2023

14 Projects The NATIVE is looking forward to in 2023

Featuring anticipated projects from Davido, Tems, Sauti Sol &

Hot Takes: The Mysterious Case Of Chad Boswick, African Bad Gyal & More

Hot Takes: The Mysterious Case Of Chad Boswick, African Bad Gyal & More

all the hottest takes in pop

The official soundtrack for ‘Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever’ is almost here

The official soundtrack for ‘Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever’ is almost here

CKay, Rema, Burna Boy and

Tems scores co-writer credits on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up”, a new single off the ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack

Tems scores co-writer credits on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up”, a new single off the ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack

mark your calendars: October

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

Ahead of ‘Palmwine Music 3,’ Show Dem Camp continue to blaze the trail

Ahead of ‘Palmwine Music 3,’ Show Dem Camp continue to blaze the trail

With their tenth project in sight, Show Dem Camp’s evolution

Where Were You: Ghana’s Global Citizen Festival Was An Unforgettable Night

Where Were You: Ghana’s Global Citizen Festival Was An Unforgettable Night

Tems, Sza and more bring magic to

Marvel’s ‘Wakanda Forever Prologue’ EP Is Available Now

Marvel’s ‘Wakanda Forever Prologue’ EP Is Available Now

Featuring Tems and

Wizkid & Tems win Best Collaboration at BET Awards 2022 for Justin Bieber-assisted “Essence (Remix)”

Wizkid & Tems win Best Collaboration at BET Awards 2022 for Justin Bieber-assisted “Essence (Remix)”

Plus a Fireboy DML moment for Nigerian

Nigerian pop is global, but it isn’t exempt from the corrupting effects of home

Nigerian pop is global, but it isn’t exempt from the corrupting effects of home

An environment that can’t properly sustain its music is a net

Listen to Tems’ The Leading Vibe Radio On Apple Music

Listen to Tems’ The Leading Vibe Radio On Apple Music

Launching April