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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

Watch Wizkid in the cheerful video for Smile ft H.E.R

Watch Wizkid in the cheerful video for Smile ft H.E.R

Wizkid is reminding us that we've always got something to smile about: each

Hot Takes: Love Island NG, Wizkid, Davido & Burna, FemmeMag & more

Hot Takes: Love Island NG, Wizkid, Davido & Burna, FemmeMag & more

All the hot topics from the past week

Best New Music: With “No Stress”, Wizkid shows his maturity

Best New Music: With “No Stress”, Wizkid shows his maturity

It is refreshing to hear a male artist advocating for sexual equality as well as emotional

Wizkid releases new P2J-produced single, “No Stress”

Wizkid releases new P2J-produced single, “No Stress”

The road to 'Made In Lagos'

12 Nigerian Artists As Your Favourite Superheroes

12 Nigerian Artists As Your Favourite Superheroes

Fela Kuti, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage as the leading members of the Justice

Songs of the day: New music from J Derobie, Moshoodat, Oxlade, MOJO, D-O and more

Songs of the day: New music from J Derobie, Moshoodat, Oxlade, MOJO, D-O and more

Catch all the latest releases from around the continent

Wizkid’s lyric video for “Smile” is a love letter to the FC

Wizkid’s lyric video for “Smile” is a love letter to the FC

this one's for the

Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay link up for DJ Tunez’ “Pami”

Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay link up for DJ Tunez’ “Pami”

a romantic afropop offering

Songs of the Day: new music from Wizkid, Chika, Fireboy, DEELA and more

Songs of the Day: new music from Wizkid, Chika, Fireboy, DEELA and more

The best releases from the weekend

In loving memory of Picture Kodak

In loving memory of Picture Kodak

Reflecting upon the importance of dancers in the scope of

Songs of the day: New music from Efya and Tiwa Savage, Alpha, 2Baba and Wizkid and more

Songs of the day: New music from Efya and Tiwa Savage, Alpha, 2Baba and Wizkid and more

All the best music from around the

The best musical pairings from the past five years

The best musical pairings from the past five years

Who takes the crown? Will it be Cruel Santino & Odunsi The Engine, Naira Marley & Zlatan, Tiwa Savage & Wizkid, Boj &...

Songs of the Day: New music from DJ Tunez and Wizkid, El Lomi, Sarz, WurlD and more

Songs of the Day: New music from DJ Tunez and Wizkid, El Lomi, Sarz, WurlD and more

All the best new music from around the

Kabza De Small’s ‘I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust’ is a creative landmark for Amapiano

Kabza De Small’s ‘I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust’ is a creative landmark for Amapiano

An ambitious 3-hour set that that offers a full glare into the subgenre's limitless

The underrated triumph of Wizkid’s ‘Sounds from the Other Side’

The underrated triumph of Wizkid’s ‘Sounds from the Other Side’

An defining moment often attacked for forgetting its

Songs of the day: New music from MOJO, Mayorkun and Davido, Fiokee, Simi and Oxlade and more

Songs of the day: New music from MOJO, Mayorkun and Davido, Fiokee, Simi and Oxlade and more

All the best new songs from around the continent

Wizkid announces ‘Made In Lagos’ release date, but the people have trust issues

Wizkid announces ‘Made In Lagos’ release date, but the people have trust issues

The long-awaited album from Wizkid looks to be on the

Wizkid announces ‘Made In Lagos’ release date, but the people have trust issues

Wizkid announces ‘Made In Lagos’ release date, but the people have trust issues

The long-awaited album from Wizkid looks to be on the