Tag: naija
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Naija House Mafia Push Nigerian Electronic Music Forward With New EP Mafia Busine$$
Nigerian dance music trio Naija House Mafia have officially released their highly anticipated new EP Mafia Busine$$, a bold and energetic body of work pushing the boundaries of Afro-house, Gqom, 3-Step, and contemporary African electronic music. Distributed by Café Riddim, WeTalkSound’s electronic music sub-label, the five-track project showcases the trio’s ability to merge Nigerian musical…
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Bbillionaire Continues Afrobeats Run With Follow-Up Single “Abu Dhabi”
Nigerian-American artist Bbillionaire continues to carve his lane in the global Afrobeats space with the release of his new single, “Abu Dhabi,” a vibrant follow-up to his debut record, Wahala. Building on the momentum of his introduction, Bbillionaire expands his sonic identity with a record that blends Afrobeats rhythm, international flair, and celebration-driven storytelling. Born…
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How DJ Consequence Is Pushing Amapiano In Lagos
Over the last five years, Amapiano has grown from a South African street sound into a continental movement and in Nigeria, few DJs have played a more consistent role in its rise than DJ Consequence. At a time when Afrobeats dominated mainstream sets, Consequence leaned into the log drums, soulful chords, and slow-burning grooves of…
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Shoday Sets the Tone for 2026 With “Paparazzi”, New Single With FOLA
On Friday January 2nd, the fast-rising Afrobeats star releases “Paparazzi,” a vibrant new single with FOLA, marking the first official release leading into his highly anticipated project, Hybrid. The single arrives alongside a visually striking music video shot by acclaimed director Perliks. Having already gained traction ahead of its release, Paparazzi had been teasing fans…
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Savy Henry Turns Vulnerability into Sound on ‘Songs About You’
Lagos, Nigeria — In a moment where music often chases speed, spectacle, and surface-level romance, Nigerian singer and songwriter Savy Henry is choosing a different lane, one rooted in sincerity, softness, and the emotional clarity that comes from truly understanding love. His new project, Songs About You, is not just another collection of melodies; it…
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Coke Studio Brings Music and Culture to Life This December
COKE STUDIO™ 2025 has announced its highly anticipated line up of music and culture events in December. Coke Studio has been shaping how young Nigerians experience December through music and culture. In 2023, Coke Studio rode the “We Outside” wave with its “Outside With Coke” theme, keeping the brand at the center of Detty December…
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Rising From the Roots: TCRUIZE, A New Voice in Afrobeat Unveils His Debut EP
The Afrobeat scene has always thrived on fresh energy, bold stories, and sounds that move both the body and the soul. Today, a new voice steps confidently into that space as TCRUIZE officially releases his very first EP titled GENESIS, marking a powerful milestone in his musical journey. For TCRUIZE, this debut EP is more…
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MISS AGADA’s “Headbanger” Is the Energizer We Didn’t Know We Needed
Every once in a while, an artist drops a track that feels like a jolt of electricity — and this month,that artist is MISS AGADA. Her new single, “Headbanger,” featuring Lyrical Joe and Esben Es Thorndal, isn’t just another release. It’s a full-on adrenaline surge. From the second the beat kicks in, you know you’re…
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Jiire Smith Is Proof That Nigerian Music Doesn’t Have A Template
Jiire Smith is one of those artists you feel you understand almost perfectly after just one conversation. Maybe it’s the way he talks about Asa with the same tenderness he brings to his lyrics, or the intentionality that comes from someone who started as a poet long before a producer. Though he’s studying in Abu…
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Meet Nino, The DJ Blending Amapiano, AfroHouse & Afrobeats Into His Own Lagos Sound
In Lagos’ ever-evolving nightlife, where sounds shift and blend faster than weekend plans, few DJs have managed to find balance like Nino. He’s calm on stage, yet his sets command the dancefloor with an energy that feels both intentional and alive. Known for seamlessly fusing Amapiano, Afrobeats, Afro House, and 3 Step, Nino represents a…