Category: Music
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DARKOO & RUGER RELEASE SOLAR
LISTEN HERE “Her presence in pop culture isn’t only earned, it’s needed to show others what’s possible…” – Glamour Magazine “The musician smashing stereotypes with her style and sound” – British Vogue “Ready for world domination” – NME 27th March announced the global release of Solar, the brand new single from Darkoo & Ruger. A…
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Black Sherif enters new era with latest single “Popstar”
Black Sherif —one of the most prolific African artists of his generation— enters a new era with his latest single “PopStar,” which is out today via RBA/EMPIRE. Produced by longtimecollaborator Joker, the single marks both a sonic and visual shift, moving from the introspectivetones that shaped his rise into a more confident, stadium-ready sound. This…
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Sativa Boy and Eeskay release new single “German”
Sativa Boy teams up with Eeskay on their latest single “German,” a fast-paced street record inspired by the speed and prestige of German performance cars. Built around punchy drums and a chant-driven hook, the track captures the energy of nightlife and late-night drives. The record blends melody with street confidence, allowing both artists to trade…
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Limoblaze Releases New Tape, ‘Solid Ground’
Nigerian Afro-gospel artist Limoblaze has released a new eight-track tape titled Solid Ground, marking a bold new chapter in his sound and message. Following the success of his previous project Young & Chosen, which encouraged listeners to “stand out,” Solid Ground arrives with a different charge: stand firm. Predominantly a rap project, the tape leans…
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Spotify’s New SongDNA Feature Shows You Everyone Behind The Song
Behind every great song is a complex web of people, stories, and inspirations that span genres and decades. Today, we’re bringing those relationships to the forefront of the listening experience by revealing the intricate network of people and creative connections behind the music you love. Now rolling out to Premium users globally, SongDNA is our new, immersive…
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We Need More Side Quests
Rave culture was built on specific principles. Amongst many others (secret locations, PLUR), it was built on music-centric experiences that focused on creating a seamless musical journey. It’s a space for the other, the outsider, the outlaws. It is a room for originality and experimentation; hence, all aspects of the experience, most especially the music,…
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HURRICANE WISDOM CELEBRATES GLOBAL VIBES WITH NEWAFROBEATS-INFLECTED SINGLE “LIVING UP”
Rising US rap star Hurricane Wisdom is taking his musicglobal with the release of “LIVING UP,” an Afrobeats-infused single inspired by his recent trip to Nigeria. Released under Gamma, the track is available now across all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an official music video capturing his journey and connection with Nigerian culture. A NEW…
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Spotify’s Loud & Clear spotlights over ₦60 billion generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify alone in 2025
Spotify today shared Nigeria-specific insights from Loud & Clear, its annual report designed to help artists, fans, and the wider music industry better understand the economics of music streaming. Each year, Loud & Clear looks across millions of data points to paint a clearer picture of how artists are building careers, growing audiences, crossing borders, and reaching new…
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Is Omah Lay Causing Drama Or Starting A Conversation?
On March 10th, at the listening party for his upcoming album Clarity of Mind, Omah Lay made the following comment: “Afrobeats is mainly Lagos. It is mainly Yorubas. Fela Kuti is the pioneer, we all know that, and he is Yoruba. I am from Port Harcourt, and you have to break into Lagos. There are…
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Kemuel Kicks Off 2026 With New Single “Ovah,” Launching a New Project Era
Rising Nigerian artist Kemuel opens 2026 with “Ovah,” his first release of the year and the official start of a new project cycle. Released under Muse Studios Limited, the single is a raw, unfiltered look at the emotional limbo that follows a breakup—when it’s supposed to be done, but the feelings are still loud. Based…