Category: Music
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DUÜWA RELEASES HIS DEBUT PROJECT, ACT I: PLAYING WITH FIRE
Nigerian singer and songwriter DUÜWA has released his debut project, Act I: Playing With Fire, a significant milestone in a journey that began long before he ever stepped into a studio. Raised between Ojodu and Akute, DUÜWA’s earliest musical experiences came from playing drums in his church and later joining the LOUD Urban Choir, where…
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MISS AGADA’s “Headbanger” Is the Energizer We Didn’t Know We Needed
Every once in a while, an artist drops a track that feels like a jolt of electricity — and this month,that artist is MISS AGADA. Her new single, “Headbanger,” featuring Lyrical Joe and Esben Es Thorndal, isn’t just another release. It’s a full-on adrenaline surge. From the second the beat kicks in, you know you’re…
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Spotify Wrapped 2025: Breakout Voices Redraw Nigeria’s Soundscape
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 data for Nigeria is out, and it confirms a shift at the very heart of the country’s sound. Nigeria’s breakout voices aren’t just joining the conversation, they’re stepping up as sonic pioneers, pushing boundaries and shaping where the nation’s music culture goes next. New voices defining the vibe This year’s Top 10 most-streamed…
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Lagos in Paris – Mali Spirit (Folamour Remix) Out Now
Following a remix from Thakzin, West African collective LAGOS IN PARIS hands its Afraw sound to French house maestro Folamour to remix their iconic track “Mali Spirit”. French DJ and producer Folamour has established himself as one of the pioneers of the French house revival. This remix acts as a bridge between the dance floor…
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Dwin,The Stoic & YAS Find Strength in Vulnerability on ‘HMU (Hold Me Up)’
St. Claire Records closes out 2025 with a moving, cross-continental collaboration between . Titled ‘HMU (Hold Me Up)’, the soulful record is an emotional anthem about vulnerability, connection, and the courage to lean on others when life feels heavy. Produced by Rhaffy, Hold Me Up blends tender lyricism with lush instrumentation — weaving Dwin’s signature…
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AI Has Made Its Way Into Nigerian Music
On November 24, TG Omori posted on Twitter. The acclaimed video director who helped define the visual language of modern Afrobeats announced his first album cover: artwork for Flavour’s album, “AFRO-CULTURE.” It should have been a celebratory moment. Instead, the replies filled with a familiar refrain: “This looks AI-generated.” It’s a scene playing out repeatedly…
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Syemca Taps Chike For New Single ‘Love Egbugomo’
Rising music sensation Syemca has unveiled an enchanting new single titled “Love Egbugomo” featuring the soulful and dynamic vocals of Nigerian music sensation Chike. This captivating track is a follow-up to Syemca’s BIPOLAR EP, released in April 2025. “Love Egbugomo” is a unique expression of inspiration, moods, feelings, sounds, and experiences all put together in…
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Moon On Earth Drops Powerful New Afro house Single, “Little Bird”
Moon On Earth returns with “Little Bird,” a bold Afro house record that captures the pulse of Lagos’ underground and the confidence of an artist who knows her lane and is ready to take up space in it. Known in the Lagos Afro house community for her creative direction, curation, and consistent presence in pushing the…
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“Money or Revenge”: Jorda Rae Delivers Bold, Relatable Girl Anthems
After almost two years away from the spotlight, Nigerian singer-songwriter Jorda Rae returns with Money or Revenge, a bold and versatile capsule that cements her as one of Nigeria’s most promising young voices. Combining R&B & Afro-Pop, Jorda Rae demonstrates her signature ability to blend soulful melodies with sharp, relatable lyricism, creating music that is…
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Cheesy Vibes Returns with “Throwback”, An Afrobeats Anthem of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph
Rising Nigerian pop sensation Cheesy Vibes has released “Throwback,” a powerful Afrobeats single that chronicles his journey from childhood struggles to present-day success. The track serves as both a raw reflection on difficult beginnings and a triumphant celebration of resilience, offering a deeply relatable narrative for listeners who’ve fought their way toward better days. Rooted…