Emmanuel Esomnofu
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![Psycho YP, Zilla Oaks & Backroad Gee Share New Single, “IC3”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-FIs-4.jpg)
Psycho YP, Zilla Oaks & Backroad Gee Share New Single, “IC3”
a poignantly brazen and boisterous rap cut
![Essentials: Zilla Oaks & Makama Are An Unstoppable Force On ‘MMXXII’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3532.jpg)
Essentials: Zilla Oaks & Makama Are An Unstoppable Force On ‘MMXXII’
A wonderful intersection between bars and
![Best New Music: Zilla Oaks & Makama Recognise No Competition on “Slap$”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pjimage-2-3.jpg)
Best New Music: Zilla Oaks & Makama Recognise No Competition on “Slap$”
a standout from their joint tape
![“I represent the possibilities of rap music in Nigeria”: An Interview with Zilla Oaks](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/zilla__oaks_20210616_095800_0-e1623834152485.jpg)
“I represent the possibilities of rap music in Nigeria”: An Interview with Zilla Oaks
"...and I’m aiming to take it
![Songs of the Day: New Music from Olakira x Davido, Reekado Banks x Kida Kudz x EO, Runtown & more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Davdo-x-Olakira-x-Reekado-Banks-SOTD.jpg)
Songs of the Day: New Music from Olakira x Davido, Reekado Banks x Kida Kudz x EO, Runtown & more
All the best jams to start your
![Songs of the day: New music from Blaqbonez, Tomi Thomas, Falz, Nasty C and more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bottega-Veneta-Men-Neneh-Cherry-2.jpg)
Songs of the day: New music from Blaqbonez, Tomi Thomas, Falz, Nasty C and more
All the best new songs to get you in the mood for the
![Songs of the Day: new music from M.anifest, NSG, Bella Alubo, Marv OTM and more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pjimage-9-1.jpg)
Songs of the Day: new music from M.anifest, NSG, Bella Alubo, Marv OTM and more
All the new music you don't want to miss this
![Songs of the day: Discover new music from TMXO, Herman $uede, Ayo Folarin & more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TMXO-x-Herman-Sueded-1.jpg)
Songs of the day: Discover new music from TMXO, Herman $uede, Ayo Folarin & more
Music from around Africa you NEED to listen
![Rap Song of the Week: Zilla Oaks, Dremo & Prettyboy D-O form a fiery trio on “Ogini”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Zilla-Oaks-x-Dremo-x-D-O-Ogini-1.jpg)
Rap Song of the Week: Zilla Oaks, Dremo & Prettyboy D-O form a fiery trio on “Ogini”
The audio equivalent of getting taunted by bullies, in a good
![Zilla Oaks and Straffitti get explicit for their latest single, “Backseat”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Zilla-Oaks-Backseat-1.jpg)
Zilla Oaks and Straffitti get explicit for their latest single, “Backseat”
Showing off their ability to make the obscene seem
![Apex Village Shares Music Video For “W.T.T.V”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AV-W.T.T.V-1.jpg)
Apex Village Shares Music Video For “W.T.T.V”
showcasing the camaraderie that binds the group, as well as its anarchic
![Listen to Uwhetu, GJTheCaesar, Ayuu and Zilla Oaks exchange success stories on “Way Back”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Uwhetu-Way-Back-1.jpg)
Listen to Uwhetu, GJTheCaesar, Ayuu and Zilla Oaks exchange success stories on “Way Back”
The title is as conceptually insufferable as it sounds