Category: Interviews
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Riick is Making Music For His Sanity, and Yours Too
Riick pulls you straight into the depths of his world with his debut single, Sanity. The Benue-born artist, who states that his hometown only added to his pain, blends Afrobeats melodies of struggle and survival. It’s a bold first impression: a song about mental health, pain, and the relentless search for peace in a country…
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Maka & Phlow: A Decade of Chemistry and Creativity
In the current Nigerian music landscape, which is so dominated by Afrobeats’ commercial machinery, two artists have spent the last ten years carving out space for something different. Maka (a former lawyer turned genre-bending singer who leads the band One Band Like That) and Phlow (the first Nigerian female MC featured in The Source magazine…
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Mádé Kuti on ‘Where Does Happiness Come From’ and What He Discovered
Mádé Kuti might be only thirty years old, but that doesn’t mean he’s new to the game. He has almost as many years of musical experience as he does of life, having picked up the saxophone at the tender age of five. For most people, such an early start might be unfathomable, but perhaps not…
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Meet Ifedola Ogundipe, The Creative Force Behind Falz’s “The Feast”
Ifedola Ogundipe is a different kind of artist: one who helps others build structure behind their art. Working as a multidisciplinary creative director and A&R, he has a track record of shaping some of Nigeria’s most compelling music projects. Most recently, he spearheaded the creative direction and A&R for Falz’s sixth studio album, ‘The Feast’,…
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Kolapo Oladapo Is Solving Industry Problems, One Project At A Time
Kolapo Oladapo’s journey has been anything but linear. His work has spanned photojournalism, political satire, radio, tech, and music. It might seem random, but there’s one unifying fact: at the core of every single thing he does is an unwavering commitment to curiosity, storytelling, and problem-solving. He has built platforms like Clout Africa to give…
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How Indian Singer, Khevna Manifested Her Way Into The Afro-Pop Scene.
Khevna’s path to music embodies the saying “what is meant for you will never miss you”. She didn’t step straight into music like many other artists; rather, she explored other paths, ranging from studying interior design to considering a medical career, before making her way home to music in a new country. Yet, through each…
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How Mavo’s ‘Escaladizzy’ Broke The Internet
When ‘Escaladizzy’ hit the internet, Mavo (Marvin Ukanigbe Oseremen) went from underground to viral in a matter of days. What was meant to be just another song quickly became the anthem of the moment, taking over TikTok and streaming platforms alike. But this wasn’t a random stroke of luck. Mavo’s rise had been building for…
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Tim Lyre On The Art of Spiraling And Finding Your Center.
Tim Lyre’s music is restorative. It captivates listeners, adapts to their situations, and leaves everyone feeling uplifted post-listen. “My main goal with my music is for people to feel better when they listen to me,” he shares. ”I’m trying to make feel-good music literally, music you can play in any circumstance.” Tim Lyre, born Timothy…
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Raytheboffin Is Creating Nigeria’s Future Sound
In an era where digital streams and viral moments often define artistic success, some creators forge their own path through pure sonic innovation. Nigerian artist Raytheboffin represents this new breed of musical revolutionaries, quietly building a devoted following through his distinctive blend of experimental production and raw emotional authenticity. Born in Nigeria, Raytheboffin’s musical DNA…
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DJames on Being A Cultural Bridge as the King Of Blends
At first glance, London-based James Grey (better known as DJames) probably isn’t what you’d expect the hottest Afrobeats DJ in the world right now to look like. But it all makes sense once you see his resume: Red Bull 3Style UK Champion (2019), world-touring DJ behind sets that have gone viral on social media, producer,…