Category: Music
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Gaise Baba: The Afrogospel Artist Who Refuses to Make “Just Church Music”
I’ll open with a bit of honesty: I don’t listen to church music. As I’m not Christian, I simply have no reason to. However, there are artists on my frequently-listened playlists who make gospel music, but who also, either by design or providence, create their art in such a way that it’s accessible and enjoyable…
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The World Is Revolving Around Black Sherif’s Sun
If you have been anywhere near African music this year, you already know: Black Sherif is having a notable run. On September 3rd, the Konongo-born star opened the door to his inner world with Sun Sherif, a six-track EP released via EMPIRE. Where IRON BOY carried the weight of survivor’s guilt and self-doubt, Sun Sherif…
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Spotify names Lusanda as September’s EQUAL Africa Artist
Spotify has named South African R&B singer and songwriter Lusanda Ngcobo, known simply as Lusanda, as its EQUAL Africa Artist for September, spotlighting a distinctive emerging voice shaping South Africa’s contemporary R&B scene. The EQUAL Africa programme celebrates, supports and amplifies women artists across the continent, helping connect their music with audiences at home and…
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Afrobeats star Shoday enters a new chapter with an infectious new record, ‘MOVE’
Stream here. Nigerian Afrobeats star Shoday is back with his latest single, “MOVE,” out on September 9th, as he continues a remarkable run that has seen him emerge as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Arriving off the back of a series of international appearances across the UK and Europe, “MOVE” finds Shoday…
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3rty Releases New Single, “Don’t Let Me Down”
Listen here. Lagos-based singer-songwriter and producer 3rty returns with a new single, “Don’t Let Me Down”: a warmly crafted Afro R&B and Dancehall fusion that blends street-level charm with the kind of emotional honesty his growing fanbase has come to expect. Written and produced entirely by 3rty, the track opens with a playful, cinematic courtship:…
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VORSTAR TURNS BETRAYAL INTO HIS LATEST ANTHEM, “ISSUES”
Following the continued momentum of his BBV EP, which is still making its mark across streaming platforms, VORSTAR wastes no time settling into the year. The Nigerian artist returns with his latest single, “ISSUES”, a deeply personal record that transforms a painful experience with betrayal into something listeners can feel, sing along to, and ultimately…
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OBERZ SET TO CAPTIVATE MUSIC LOVERS WITH DEBUT EP, LOVE & HIGHNOTES
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter Oberz is set to make a bold statement in the Afrobeats scene with the release of his highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), Love & Highnotes, a six-track project that beautifully captures the emotions of love, heartbreak, hope, passion and self-expression through captivating melodies and rich storytelling. The project reflects his…
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IYS RETURNS WITH “MIDDLE MAN”
Nigerian sensational singer Iys, known for his impressive delivery and unique sound, returns with a brand-new single titled “Middle Man.” The new track is a banger and arrives as the singer looks to make a strong statement ahead of his forthcoming projects. According to Iys, “Middle Man” is more than just a new release—it is…
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Retroviral Says What Words Can’t With “PERSONALITY”
There are some feelings you can explain. Others just sound better in a song. Nigerian artist Retroviral taps into that space with his latest single, “PERSONALITY,” a smooth, emotionally charged record about attraction, vulnerability and the different sides of ourselves we reveal to the people we connect with. Released on August 6, PERSONALITY gives listeners…
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KEMUEL PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS ROOTS WITH “BOROKIRI BOY”
LISTEN HERE Kemuel returns with Borokiri Boy, his third EP and most complete body of work to date. Born from his roots in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the nine-track project captures a season of life shaped by love, desire, heartbreak, and self-reflection, entirely written and produced by Kemuel under his alias, Wondah. Blending Afrobeats,…