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  • Meet TØDI OJ: He’s Here To Stay.

    Meet TØDI OJ: He’s Here To Stay.

    Sometimes, it’s necessary to reinvent yourself privately and reintroduce yourself publicly. That’s something TØDI OJ has learnt and implemented. Now, the artist formerly known as Pricelessay wants you to meet him where he’s at, and would like you to come along on his journey into the future. He spoke with us about his sound, his…

  • Reading the Future in Layers: What Dapper’s Vision Tells Us About Africa’s Music Journey

    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…

  • Vuga Music Partners with Indvstry Exchange to Champion African Creativity on the Global Stage

    Vuga Music Partners with Indvstry Exchange to Champion African Creativity on the Global Stage

    Vuga Music Inc., a leading global music publishing company dedicated to empowering African artists and independent record labels, proudly announces its collaboration with Indvstry Clvb on the groundbreaking Indvstry Exchange — a cross-continental creative program connecting Africa’s leading and emerging voices in music, fashion, art, and digital storytelling. The initiative, themed “Building Beyond Borders,” seeks…

  • New Music Drop! Vorstar Releases the Energetic Anthem “House Party”

    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…

  • Sativa Boy – No Chicken Na Kpomo Out Now

    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,…

  • TikTok Names Nigeria’s Songs of the Summer 2025

    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…

  • Xavvy Delivers a Soulful Afro-Amapiano Fusion with New Single “FaceTime”

    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…

  • Spotify Spotlights FOLA’s Journey on RADAR Africa

    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…

  • Inside The Mind of Genius Music Producer, Seyifunmi Michael

    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…

  • Right Person, Wrong Blood: Young Nigerians on Losing Love Due To Genotypes

    Right Person, Wrong Blood: Young Nigerians on Losing Love Due To Genotypes

    Everyone falls in love. But what happens when it just isn’t enough? For many Nigerians, two simple letters, either AS or SS, can determine the fate of a relationship before it even begins. Couples who click in every other way often find themselves at an impossible crossroads when genotype comes into play. When the potential…

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