The exit from a label for many artists, most of the time, signifies a setback in their career. One that they almost never recover from. But for Asake, it has only been the beginning of the end. With the forthcoming release of M$NEY under his new label, the journey feels less like a pause and […]
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After months of anticipation marked by strong, competing nominations, the 68th Grammy Awards finally happened yesterday, Sunday, February 1st, 2025. And this time, the 2026 Grammys left many Nigerians more shocked than they imagined. The award for the Best African Music Performance was presented to South African star Tyla, marking her second Grammy award […]
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It’s the weekend of the most highly anticipated music event, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. And the world is set for the music industry’s biggest night, taking place this Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 2026 Grammy Awards are set to be awarded in 95 different categories from […]
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Last Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Nigeria was host to famous streamer IShowSpeed on his 20-country Africa tour, which kicked off on December 29, 2025, and concluded on Tuesday, January 27. The streamer has built his brand around loud, exaggerated, and at times aggressive reactions, which have become central to his online persona. He arrived in […]
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For many years, the Nigerian music industry has been predominantly ruled by the biggest names and hit records. But 2026 promises to be a year of takeovers by underground artists in the Nigerian music industry. This premise arises because more than ever before, Nigerian listeners are more invested in sonic explorations powered by music from […]
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Nothing demonstrates the art of mimicry quite like music. More often than not, a new song sounds familiar because it was designed that way, built on the bones of a track that came before it. Last year alone was particularly rich with exceptional examples of this global phenomenon. These references come in two primary forms: […]
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Nigerian fashion brand THIS IS US has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Local Champion, a celebration of everyday success and the pride that comes with it. Known for using Nigerian-made fabrics and championing local craftsmanship, the brand continues to explore what it means to wear heritage with confidence and ease. With Local Champion, THIS […]
As expected, the news of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s passing on May 28 brought in a global wave of tributes, eulogies, and critical re-evaluations of his monumental contributions to African literature. Few intellectuals shaped the colonial African imagination as profoundly as Ngũgĩ. He was a man of sharp intellect. His writings, which continue to shape generations […]
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For nearly a decade, Nigeria’s rave scene existed on the margins: dimly lit, loosely organised, and largely overlooked by the mainstream. Many queer Nigerians were central to this scene, drawn to the freedom electronic music allowed. As a niche genre in the country, EDM’s loose structure and focus on rhythm bolstered a form of expression […]
Before the Afrobeats wave took a full turn toward club hits and flex anthems, Nigerian music was deep in its R&B bag. The late 2000s to mid-2010s were a golden stretch where artists weren’t afraid to pine, plead, and profess love with full-throated sincerity. This was the age when R&B in Nigeria was defined by […]
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In what is perhaps the clearest indication yet of Afrobeats’ unstoppable global rise, Nigerian artists earned over ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024, more than double their 2023 earnings and five times higher than in 2022. The figures, revealed in Spotify’s Loud & Clear report, express the financial boom driven by Nigeria’s music […]
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Wizkid is bringing Morayo to North America. The Nigerian Afrobeats giant has announced a six-date run across major U.S. and Canadian cities, set to kick off on June 5 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIG WIZ🦅 (@wizkidayo) The tour will hit New […]
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