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Gerad the Great Unleashes a Soothing Afro Pop Anthem with New Single “Cashout”
Gerad the Great is back with a fresh take on Afro Pop in his latest single, “Cashout,” released on the 7th of June. Bringing a soothing vibe and a harmonious blend of African rhythms and contemporary pop sounds, “Cashout” is set to captivate listeners with its infectious tune and smooth vocals. Gerad the Great’s new…
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Ben Anansi Releases Dynamic New EP “ANANSI” – A Fusion of Traditional African Rhythms and Contemporary Sounds
Renowned artist Ben Anansi is thrilled to announce the release of his latest EP, “ANANSI.” This five-track masterpiece, created in collaboration with acclaimed producer T.U.C, showcases a unique blend of traditional African rhythms and modern melodies, offering listeners an exciting and diverse musical journey. “ANANSI” is a testament to Ben Anansi’s ability to blend cultural…
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BOIDAMZY RETURNS WITH A SULTRY SINGLE “KIKE” FOLLOWING HIS HIT SONG “OMA”
Building on the success of his previous hit “OMA,” Boidamzy, sets to release a new single “KIKE”. The song tells a tale of longing and desire, centered around Boidamzy’s former love flame, KIKE, who has undergone a stunning transformation, captivating everyone around her. With its compelling melody and contagious rhythm, “KIKE” promises to be the…
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Llona Set to Release Debut Album, Homeless
Young Afro-pop sensation, Llona, just released the album trailer for his highly-anticipated debut, Homeless that drops July 5th, a project with mental health, healing, and the struggles of young Nigerians, as a focal point. Born Michael Ajumah, the Kogi Native has been described as a foremost ‘weaver of sombre melodies’ (here), a singer that ‘channels…
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TOMI THOMAS MAKES HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURNTO MUSIC WITH NEW SINGLE “SEEING IS BELIEVING”
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Following a brief hiatus from music, singer and songwriter, Tomi Thomas is set to make his highly-anticipated re-emergence on the music scene with the enthralling single “Seeing is Believing” on the 14th of June, 2024. The single follows his 2021 critically acclaimed Hopeless Romantic EP, featuring the legendary Buju Banton. Infusing his…
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STEP INTO THE DREAM: SOLIS4EVR UNVEILS EP ‘GHOST TOWN’
Solis4evr, the Nigerian Indie Pop star, has released her much-anticipated EP, ‘Ghost Town’. It features a unique blend of eclectic sounds that evoke feelings of aliveness, wildness, and recklessness. Likened to Willow Smith’s Punk Rock essence with a distinctly girly twist, Solis4evr‘s music offers a dream-like, psychedelic journey that stands out in the vibrant Nigerian…
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Interview: Ten Years Later, Tay Iwar is Still Evolving
In this interview with WeTalkSound, Tay speaks about his passion for experimentation, the ‘genre’ debates, musical influences in recent times, and his growth as an artist in the past decade. He also touches on new music with Le Mav, the Alte movement, and what to expect in this new era.
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Is Reimagining Classic Nigerian Songs a Good Idea?
Nigerian Twitter was thrown into a frenzy recently when the “reimagined” version of Styl Plus’s trans-generational hit record ‘Olufunmi’ was made available to the audience. The brand new single is the second pre-released single off legendary Nigerian producer ID Cabasa’s forthcoming album. The album is a collection of classic Nigerian records repackaged and re-created in…
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Interview: Agatchu on Loving African Music and Spreading Positivity
In this interview, Agatchu speaks on his multi-cultural heritage, understanding the nuances of African genres, dream collaborations, categorisation, and the essence of the music he creates.
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Tems – Born In The Wild (Album Review)
On her debut album Born In The Wild, Grammy award winning Nigerian sensation, Tems, unleashes peak creativity, songwriting and versatility to assert herself as one of the best music artist globally.
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