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From a curious kid in Ojo, to standing on a pedestal as one of Afropop’s great hopes.

This new logo and sonic exploration are just affirmations of what Rema has always been.

It has been four months since the Lagos Controller of Works, Olukorede Kesha, promised to compensate businesses affected by the Landmark Beach demolitions from a N2.7 billion fund. So far, only two brick buildings have been compensated –…

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"I just felt like I was in a much better place mentally and I felt like I was ready to get back out there"

here’s our roundup of the best new talent from across the continent

Sometime near the end of 2021, I developed a mild fascination with last words. After a year of seeing people die without warning and witnessing firsthand more grief than any other period in my life, I was deeply invested in understanding…

It’s pretty much common knowledge that Port Harcourt lies at the heart of Nigerian pop music. Just as the city’s cultural make-up reflects an array of residents who have come from across the breadth of the country, its musical heritage…

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"We want to inspire both fashion and skate enthusiasts alike."

Tems was, and still is, the girl on fire; The post Review: ‘Born In The Wild’ by Tems appeared first on The NATIVE.

"I want Black women to not feel boxed in. You can be so many different things, we have so many layers to us."

Start the day the way Saint Jude intended

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she makes a case for multiplicity, sonic mastery and global domination, and she emerges victorious.

For these women, female solidarity is a necessary tool for ending a system of oppression

The soundtrack is a true testament to Tiwa Savage’s versatility and ability to bring together multigenerational talents from across Nigeria and beyond.

"I want to make music that is true to how I see these places as opposed to just whatever people want to sell. "

the campaign highlights the Gazelle, the Samba, and the Handball Spezial

If there’s one thing to be learned from the creative renaissance ushered in by the rise in popularity of West Africa’s Alte community, it’s that art manifests – and evolves – across multiple diverse formats. And the artistic journey of…

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The faith of our song of the summer still lies in great hands.

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With the global music scene becoming increasingly interconnected, artists from all over the world are building relationships and reaching audiences far beyond their geographical boundaries.

For many, the makings of a great DJ rely heavily on their ability to tap into the energy of a space and determine just how to match or boost the mood in the room. From setting the mood with slow jams on night-time radio shows, to playing…

"We believe in the transformative power of music to break barriers and build bridges across continents."

Despite being outlawed by the Central Bank of Nigeria back in 2007, spraying money has been a cultural mainstay in Nigeria for decades. From weddings to birthdays to religious ceremonies, you’d be hard pressed to find any kind of…

The story of how the chart-topping amapiano anthem was made and how a TikTok challenge made it viral and a hit across the world

She Runs The Boards is a global music programme created to challenge the status quo and provide the tools, time and opportunity for women in music