Category: Music
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How Alabama Georgia Became Africa’s Talking Drum Ambassador
Babatunde Alaba has spent two decades proving that traditional percussion belongs everywhere, from Afrobeats anthems to global concert stages. There’s a sound threaded through some of Nigeria’s biggest hits over the past decade, a rhythmic pulse that grounds Adekunle Gold’s “RODO,” a percussive conversation woven into tracks by Simi, Teni, and Asake. It’s the unmistakable…
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Reading the Future in Layers: What Dapper’s Vision Tells Us About Africa’s Music Journey
Leadership in music has always been layered. It is never just about talent scouting or commercial deals; it is about reading the pulse of culture and anticipating where it might go next. Across Africa, where music is both a creative heartbeat and an economic force, the business of leadership has grown more complex. It requires…
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New Music Drop! Vorstar Releases the Energetic Anthem “House Party”
Get ready to turn up the volume as Vorstar unleashed his brand-new single, dubbed “House Party,” and it’s the perfect soundtrack you need to start up the week. The song is dropping just in time to inject some serious energy into the late-year season, “House Party” is an electrifying track that captures the pure, uninhibited…
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Sativa Boy – No Chicken Na Kpomo Out Now
Abuja–Port Harcourt artist Sativa Boy is back with “No Chicken Na Kpomo”, a street-honest anthem blending hip hop grit with Afrofusion bounce. The song mirrors everyday hustle and humor, proving again how Sativa turns real-life slang into music that sticks. Rolled out on October 14, “No Chicken Na Kpomo” comes with viral challenges, community activations,…
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TikTok Names Nigeria’s Songs of the Summer 2025
TikTok has officially revealed its #1 Nigeria Song of the Summer for 2025, crowning ‘Wasiu Ayinde’ by BhadBoi OML as the track that dominated feeds and inspired trends. A standout from his album Bhad Boi, the song’s popularity on the platform stems from its unique cultural fusion, which masterfully blends a modern pop sound with traditional Yoruba influences…
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Xavvy Delivers a Soulful Afro-Amapiano Fusion with New Single “FaceTime”
Calm yet full of life, Nigerian-born artist Xavvy has returned with his latest single, “FaceTime” — a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats and Amapiano that captures the essence of modern love and longing. Produced by Zolo, “FaceTime” sees Xavvy crooning to a love interest over smooth percussion and deep log drums, urging her to stay connected…
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Spotify Spotlights FOLA’s Journey on RADAR Africa
The latest edition of the RADAR Africa stage featured FOLA, one of Afrobeats’ most compelling new voices and a name you’ll want to remember. Born Folarin Odulami, the 24-year-old artist from Ibadan, Nigeria, has carved a sound that fuses Afro-pop, soul, and R&B into something deeply personal. His debut album, Catharsis, captures both his vulnerability…
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Inside The Mind of Genius Music Producer, Seyifunmi Michael
Seyifunmi Michael, professionally known as Seyifunmi or Seyikeyz, is one of the most vital and often unsung structural forces in Afrobeats. As a Producer, Arranger, and Music Director, he has shaped the sound and stage presence of Nigeria’s biggest global stars, most notably his long-term creative partner, Adekunle Gold. Their time-tested chemistry has allowed Adekunle…
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Indian Indie Artist KHEVNA Drops Remix To Her Genre-Bending Afro-Pop Single “Lonely”, Featuring Loye
Singer-songwriter KHEVNA has teamed up with Loye to release a remix to her groundbreaking Afro-pop debut “Lonely,” a genre-blending track that weaves emotive vulnerability with irresistible rhythm. Written during an intimate songwriting camp, the track explores the aching honesty of love on the edge — where passion and distance meet. Switching seamlessly between Hindi and…
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MOLIY Teams Up with TYLA for Electrifying New Single “Body Go”
Ghanaian superstar, MOLIY returns with a bold new anthem, “Body Go”, featuring Grammy Award-winning South African sensation TYLA. Released via Gamma and available on all major streaming platforms, the track is a celebration of rhythm, confidence, and unapologetic freedom. Blending the infectious elements of R&B, Pop, Amapiano, and Afrobeats, “Body Go” brings together two of…