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A 1-Listen Review of Yung L’s ‘Yaadman Kingsize’

A 1-Listen Review of Yung L’s ‘Yaadman Kingsize’

The singer's sophomore is a tightly crafted and constantly entertaining display of his considerably improved abilities; it's his best...

In Conversation with The Jide Taiwo, a storyteller intent on immortalising Nigerian music

In Conversation with The Jide Taiwo, a storyteller intent on immortalising Nigerian music

"It’s for people coming after us, because the future is not just some distant phenomenon—the future is

Yung L shares details for sophomore LP, ‘Yaadman Kingsize’

Yung L shares details for sophomore LP, ‘Yaadman Kingsize’

Featuring guest appearances from Wizkid, Shank, Seun Kuti &

Turntable Top 50: Omah Lay’s “Godly” extends chart-topping run

Turntable Top 50: Omah Lay’s “Godly” extends chart-topping run

This week's instalment also includes entries from Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido and Mayorkun, and

Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year

Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year

From Icytooicy's 'Sorry I Don't Like Phone Calls' to the seminal 'Made in

WizMag ROOTS: Wizkid’s close collaborators discuss contributions to ‘Made In Lagos’

WizMag ROOTS: Wizkid’s close collaborators discuss contributions to ‘Made In Lagos’

A slew of interviews which contextualise the highly reverential album, and shows how well one of Africa's biggest superstars utilises...

Wizkid, the epitome of what it means to be made in Lagos

Wizkid, the epitome of what it means to be made in Lagos

An ode to the vivacious city who birthed our global

DJ Spinall releases new, star-studded album, ‘Grace’

DJ Spinall releases new, star-studded album, ‘Grace’

Featuring Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, WurLD, King Promise, Niniola, Kranium, Shaybo, BOJ, and

Six takeaways from The Headies 2020 nominations

Six takeaways from The Headies 2020 nominations

The good, the not-so-good and the befuddling

Turntable top 50: Omah Lay climbs to the top of the charts

Turntable top 50: Omah Lay climbs to the top of the charts

Omah Lay's "Godly" is the 4th song to reach #1 without an official video to add TV airplay

Turntable Top 50: Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ leads the charge this week

Turntable Top 50: Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ leads the charge this week

Davido lands 7 songs in this week's Top

Five fans share take-homes from ‘A Day in the Live of Wizkid’

Five fans share take-homes from ‘A Day in the Live of Wizkid’

Some were inspired mostly by the music, others in awe of Wizkid's unparalleled

Wizkid & Burna Boy’s “Ginger” makes history as the first No. 1 song on TurnTable Top 50 chart

Wizkid & Burna Boy’s “Ginger” makes history as the first No. 1 song on TurnTable Top 50 chart

All 14 songs on 'Made In Lagos' make this week's edition of the newly inaugurated chart

Wizkid, Davido & the significance of leaks and piracy in Nigerian music

Wizkid, Davido & the significance of leaks and piracy in Nigerian music

Streaming currently has a fledgling adoption rate, but its double combination of ease and instant is reducing the bearing effect of these...

We spoke to some Wizkid Fans about ‘Made in Lagos’

We spoke to some Wizkid Fans about ‘Made in Lagos’

Wizkid gave fans a treat with his 4th studio

A 1-listen review of Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’

A 1-listen review of Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’

The return of one of the most effortlessly skilled artists contemporary afropop has ever

A look back at Wizkid’s album cover arts from his debut, ‘Superstar’ to ‘Made In Lagos’

A look back at Wizkid’s album cover arts from his debut, ‘Superstar’ to ‘Made In Lagos’

Appreciating the art direction for Wizkid's album

Wizkid postpones Made In Lagos release due to #EndSars

Wizkid postpones Made In Lagos release due to #EndSars

The significance of the album being postponed

How fashion could greater influence the music industry in Nigeria

How fashion could greater influence the music industry in Nigeria

What artist merchandise tells us about the links between music and

Why Nigeria can’t & shouldn’t be aiming to ‘own’ Amapiano

Why Nigeria can’t & shouldn’t be aiming to ‘own’ Amapiano

The Mzansi-originated style of dance music is more than sound, it's a movement, a culture and a lifestyle; it should be respected as...

Wizkid, Olamide & more call for the Federal Government to #EndSARS

Wizkid, Olamide & more call for the Federal Government to #EndSARS

Wizkid, Olamide, Naira Marley, Laycon & more are also speaking out against the police