A wave of excitement and speculation swept through Nigerian social media on May 8, 2026, after Mavin Records shared a mysterious teaser video as part of its 14th anniversary celebrations.…
Burna Boy has secured another major global collaboration. Colombian superstar Shakira has announced “Dai Dai” as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring the Nigerian artist. Shakira…
Bella Alubo was born Oine Mabel Alubo in Jos, North-Central Nigeria, the youngest of five children to academic parents: a widely travelled, American-educated sociology professor and a mother who founded…
Historical Context: A Song Born in Tough Times In the mid-1980s, as Nigeria grappled with severe economic hardship, structural adjustment programmes and a significant wave of emigration, a song emerged…
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…