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Iysmaster Releases New Single, ‘Gbewa XL’
Nigerian Afro-street artist Iysmaster has officially released his new single, “Gbewa XL,” a vibrant and energetic record that reflects the pulse of contemporary street culture and youthful expression. Driven by infectious production, catchy hooks, and a confident delivery, “Gbewa XL” blends Afro-street influences with themes of lifestyle, enjoyment, movement, and self-expression. The single captures the…
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Le Jardin by 6unny : The Afrobeats Track You Need to Hear Right Now
By Samuel Obisesan|Triiplanetary records There is a particular kind of Afrobeats song that does not ask for your attention, It simply takes it. Le Jardin by 6unny is that kind of song. The lead single off his latest mixtape Badland Recordings, Le Jardin arrives as the most focused thing the Delta-born, Lagos-raised artist has put…
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How to Collect Your Money from Debtors
A Step-by-Step Guide, By People Who Have Had Enough There are people in this world who will borrow money from you energetically, and then go completely silent, as if the transaction wiped their memory along with your contact details. You know these people. You may even love some of these people. But you don’t know…
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Spotify invites listeners to celebrate their personal music history with Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)
Spotify is celebrating 20 years of sound, discovery and culture with the launch of Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s), a new mobile-only in-app experience that gives listeners a personalised look back at their music history on Spotify. Now available to eligible users in Nigeria and Kenya, Spotify 20 turns each listener’s journey into…
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Naija House Mafia Push Nigerian Electronic Music Forward With New EP Mafia Busine$$
Nigerian dance music trio Naija House Mafia have officially released their highly anticipated new EP Mafia Busine$$, a bold and energetic body of work pushing the boundaries of Afro-house, Gqom, 3-Step, and contemporary African electronic music. Distributed by Café Riddim, WeTalkSound’s electronic music sub-label, the five-track project showcases the trio’s ability to merge Nigerian musical…
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JOEY JAEY RETURNS WITH ‘FOLLOW YOU’ FEATURING MEYAR OTI, A DEVOTION RECORD THAT EARNS ITS FEELING
The Toronto-based Nigerian artist opens his 2026 account featuring Lagos-based collaborator Meyar. There is a particular kind of honesty in admitting that love has arrived before you were ready for it. ‘Follow You,’ the new single from Nigerian-Canadian artist Joey Jaey is built entirely around that admission. Released under Joey Jaey Recordz, this is one…
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Spotify EQUAL Africa: Zee Nxumalo Named May Ambassador
South Africa’s new-gen Amapiano disruptor, Zandile Zee Nxumalo, has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for May. The EQUAL Africa programme, Spotify’s flagship initiative for women, is aimed at spotlighting the women creators shaping the continent’s soundscape. According to Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 data, the Eswatini-born artist emerged as one of the most-streamed women artists in…
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Ema Onigah releases Sophomore EP, ITEM VII
Ema Onigah has released his sophomore EP, ITEM VII, a seven-track project that highlights his range and continues to define his sound as an artist. For Ema, music has always been about the bigger picture. Rather than dropping one-off records, he focuses on creating projects that people can sit with over time. ITEM VII continues…
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There’s No Saelem Without Music
Saelem has never known a version of himself without music pouring out of him. He has been singing since he was eight years old, in the church choir he still performs in to this day. But the music that the world began to hear started somewhere specific: in grief. In 2020, after suffering a loss,…
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Timothee Ideh and The Decision To Start Again
Most people know the feeling Timothee speaks of, where things are moving and life looks fine from the outside, but somewhere underneath, something does not sit quite right. You have probably always known what it is, but knowing something and facing it are two different things, and it is easier to keep going than to…
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