Afrobeats luminary Davido offers his fifth studio album, 5ive, a 17-track compilation, distilled from an initial pool of 80 songs with insights from close confidants. The project features collaborations with international artists such as Chris Brown, Victoria Monét, Becky G, Omah Lay, and Victony. Fifteen years after his seminal mixtape, Wiz Khalifa returns with […]
There are few figures in 21st-century African pop culture as instantly recognizable, as relentlessly discussed, or as persistently underestimated as Davido. In the trinity of Nigeria’s Big 3 (with Burna Boy and Wizkid rounding out the roster) Davido is often seen as the populist. The crowd-pleaser against a crowd that does not always seem too […]
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Smell has always been political, but a renewed sensitivity to its deeper undertones has emerged, amplified by social media, specifically in viral controversies like Dr. Ally Louks’ research and Lagos’ “smell” discourse. Thrilled to say I passed my viva with no corrections and am officially PhDone. pic.twitter.com/4qwCyFYocX — Dr Ally Louks (@DrAllyLouks) November 27, […]
The first thing to understand about 4batz is that none of this should work, at least not on paper. A masked R&B singer from Dallas, pitching his vocals into helium territory over lo-fi beats, singing about romance. But somehow, it does work. And nowhere is that clearer than on “N Da Morning,” an emotionally sticky […]
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On paper, Rema’s debut Coachella performance was poised to be one of the weekend’s most exciting moments. A global Afrobeats star with crossover hits, a cult following, and a reputation for genre-defying showmanship: expectations were high. But the whole thing turned out to be a huge letdown. From the jump, it was off. Rema’s set […]
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Rema is on a roll. After “Baby (Is It a Crime)” proved to be another banger, he’s back stirring hearts with “Bout U”, a woozy, romantic groove that continues his soul-leaning evolution. Lojay links up with Odeal for “Mwah!”, a collab fans have been manifesting since 2022. Johnny Drille and Fireboy DML team up for […]
Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has once again solidified his global status by winning Best Overall Male Artist award at the 2025 Africa Arts Entertainments Awards (AAEA). The Nairobi-based award ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of music artists across the African continent, recognized Burna Boy’s consistent impact and leadership in exporting African music to a global […]
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Nollywood is rolling out a packed lineup this April, offering something for just about everyone. From laugh-out-loud comedies to gripping thrillers, heartfelt romances to high-stakes dramas, this month’s releases cover a lot of ground both in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or settling in for a solo […]
As President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in office approaches, Nigeria’s number one citizen has again embarked on a journey, this time to an all-too-familiar destination: France. The President departed Nigeria on April 2 for a working visit expected to last two weeks. According to a statement from Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the purpose of his […]
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“Tonight” is PinkPantheress at her most dialed in: two minutes of breathy chaos, boy problems, and glitter-streaked vulnerability passed through a UK garage filter. It’s easy to talk about PinkPantheress as a TikTok phenomenon first and a musician second. That framing has been beaten to death, and it usually misses what’s actually interesting about […]
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There’s literally no day you’ll scroll through social media without stumbling upon some version of “divine femininity” or some woman expressing the need to “turn off her brain” for her man. It’s everywhere. TikTok, X, Instagram, YouTube. This increasingly popular idea that femininity requires mental and emotional shrinkage is intellectually insulting and fundamentally at odds […]
This week is packed some exciting new tunes to spin. Mayorkun is back in the game with “Reason 2 Japa”. After a little time away from the spotlight, the Mayor of Lagos returns with a high-energy anthem about escape and ambition. It’s classic Mayorkun: rhythmic, relatable, and guaranteed to get you moving. For […]
