April 2016: Ten Years Since the Alté Genesis and the Class of 2016
To understand April 2016, we must first look at the chaos that preceded it. The year opened with a literal bang on January 1st during the Olamide vs. Don Jazzy…
To understand April 2016, we must first look at the chaos that preceded it. The year opened with a literal bang on January 1st during the Olamide vs. Don Jazzy…
The music world celebrated a strong showing from African talent over March 26–27, 2026, as the iHeartRadio Music Awards (aired March 26 in Los Angeles) and the MOBO Awards (held…
Today’s New Music Friday is led by the return of Black Sherif with “Popstar“—his first single of 2026. From the cross-generational collaboration between Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr to the…
In the golden age of Nigerian pop, when Afrobeat was exploding and disco grooves were taking over dance floors, two identical twin sisters stepped onto the stage and changed everything.**…
Fresh off the release of a surprise Jazz album, DJ Spinall is already shifting gears. The producer has previewed a new track titled “SHABA,” featuring Mavo and Deto Black. The…
This week’s releases see major cross-continental links and a heavy output from the Nigerian alternative scene. Major Releases Asake & DJ Snake — “Worship”: A slower, more reflective collaboration following…
Eno Barony is an up and coming Nigerian Afro-pop diva who makes an appearance on NS today with a potent single titled Falling In Love. The track was inspired by…
Christy Essien Igbokwe (November 1960 – 30 June 2011) was a Nigerian musician and actress. In her lifetime, she was sometimes called Nigeria’s Lady of Songs and was known for…
Nigerian superstar Seyi Shay has released her brand new single “Gimme Love” featuring US recording superstar Teyana Taylor. The song is an afrobeat inspired, rhythmic take on R&B, Seyi Shay’s…
South African vocal powerhouse Moonchild Sanelly, who most recently won a coveted spot and appeared on the Lion King Soundtrack that was curated by Beyonce is back on NS with…