Tag: naija
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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…
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Review: Mykel Coker’s ‘Echelon XIV’ Is the Afro-House Anthem Your Next Party Needs
Mykel Coker’s latest single, “Echelon XIV,” arriving in September 2025, is a testament to the dynamic evolution of the Afrobeats sound. Coker skillfully blends Nigeria’s dominant genre with potent, irresistible House elements, resulting in a track that is perfectly poised to dominate the club and party scene. The absolute standout feature of the song is…
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Shakara Festival Set to Redefine ‘Detty December’ with Groundbreaking Four-Day Music and Culture Experience in Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA – [4th November 2025] – Lagos is set to host its first-of-a-kind outdoor multi-day music festival, Shakara Festival, from Thursday, December 18th to Sunday, December 21st, 2025. The groundbreaking event will take place at Nautica Beach Resort, Lekki, Lagos, offering a four-day immersive celebration of music, culture, and lifestyle designed to take African music to the world. Shakara…
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Knucks Releases Sophomore Album ‘A Fine African Man’
Today, one of British rap’s most introspective lyricists, Knucks, releases his sophomore album A Fine African Man, out now via ADA – featuring the previously released singles “Cut Knuckles,” “Gold Tooth” (feat. Blaqbonez), and “Nkita” (feat. Fimiguerrero Following his breakthrough with Alpha Place – hailed as a contemporary British rap classic – Knucks returns with…
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OSSI GRACE RELEASES ‘WHERE YOU BELONG’ AHEAD OF DEBUT EP LAUNCH
Rising Afro-soul talent Ossi Grace makes a return with the release of her latest single ‘Where You Belong’, setting the tone for her forthcoming 11-track EP ‘In A Hopeless Place’ dropping this October. Continuing to cement her place as one of the genre’s most exciting emerging voices, the forthcoming body of work will include recent…