Author: John Eriomala
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Melodi – Something In A Name, Vol. 1 (Album Review)
We have had an exciting couple of months in the Nigerian music scene, with the emergence of bright new talents, established acts dropping bold debuts, and polarising sophomores. So, it’s excusable if one has missed out on some releases. Just as long as Melodi’s Something In A Name Vol. 1 EP isn’t one of those. …
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Interview: Tomi Thomas is Reaching for the Music of the Spheres
In this interview with WeTalkSound, Tomi Thomas speaks on the direction of his artistry, how a conversation with Femi Kuti spurred him to higher consciousness, and the current state of Afrobeats
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6uff – Menace To Society EP (Album Review)
On the 21st of June, 2024, singer-songwriter and producer, 6uff, real name – Okwudili Okoli – released his second solo project, the ten-track Menace To Society EP. 6uff – pronounced ‘buff’- began his musical journey at the age of 14, and transitioned to production at 19, with the aim to develop a unique sound that…
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Interview: Ten Years Later, Tay Iwar is Still Evolving
In this interview with WeTalkSound, Tay speaks about his passion for experimentation, the ‘genre’ debates, musical influences in recent times, and his growth as an artist in the past decade. He also touches on new music with Le Mav, the Alte movement, and what to expect in this new era.
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Interview: Agatchu on Loving African Music and Spreading Positivity
In this interview, Agatchu speaks on his multi-cultural heritage, understanding the nuances of African genres, dream collaborations, categorisation, and the essence of the music he creates.
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Interview: Llona on Overcoming Setbacks and Healing through Music
Forged from the fires of Kaduna and Abuja, Lona weaves sombre melodies in a way that is not quite ‘Afro-depression’ but not so far from it. His introspective lyricism, brutalist fashion style, and visuals portray the image of a singer who wants to draw you into his world without painting the image of being a…
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Interview: F3line Welcomes You to a World of Emotions with Hopeless Romantic
Life is in stages, people are in phases, and F3line just wants to make you feel it all. The Akwa-Ibom-born and raised songstress, real name – Etietop Bassey Utin – is one whose journey is as unique as it gets; going from a suspension in university to modelling, before a chance meeting with Jimmi Abduls…
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Top 10 Projects to Expect in 2024
From Tems to Wizkid to Ayra Starr and Fireboy, here’s a list of some of the most anticipated music releases of the year. Dive in to see which of your faves might be dropping soon!
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‘Left Right’: Why An Ayefele Sample Means More to Afrobeats
In an average documentary on Afrobeats, there’s unlikely to be a reference to Yinka Ayefele; talk more of the many other regional stars of the 2000s and 2010s.