Davido is undeniably a household name, not just in Nigeria but across the globe. His reputation for delivering memorable hits and larger-than-life albums has cemented his place among Afrobeats royalty. After the global success of Timeless, expectations were high for his next offering — and that came in the form of 5ive. While the album […]
Fave has always been one of those artists who speaks less but sings deeply. Since her emergence, she’s carved out a special corner in Afrobeats where soulful R&B meets the rhythm of African percussion. With Intention, Fave returns with a song that doesn’t chase radio trends or high-energy beats but instead delivers a raw and […]
Burna Boy No Sign of Weakness Anybody that has followed Burna Boy and his legendary career knows that beyond his artistic prowess, he has often lacked a certain level of emotional maturity. For a long time, he reacted to criticism and music commentary in ways that felt unrefined and sometimes unnecessarily defensive. But after listening […]
After years of low visibility in the music scene, Reekado Banks reintroduces himself with The Game Needs You — a 15-track statement album that reaffirms his position as one of Afrobeats’ most refined voices. Once a frontline artist under Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, Reekado (now an independent act) proves with this project that time away […]
When a musician sounds disinterested in his own craft, the resulting body of work often feels like an obligation, not an inspiration. That is precisely the problem with BNXN’s new album Captain — a project that feels like a checkbox ticked for label compliance rather than an expression of artistry. Formerly known as Buju, BNXN […]
When Ice Prince Zamani dropped Oleku over a decade ago, it wasn’t just a hit—it was a cultural shift. It bridged mainstream Afrobeats with the raw intensity of rap, making him one of Nigeria’s most respected rap voices. But like many artists, he’s faced highs and lows since then. With his latest project, Starters, Ice […]
A Promising Start That Fizzles Into Confusion Ayo Maff’s first LP, Prince of the Street, arrives with an ambitious title—but the album often feels like it’s chasing a version of “street credibility” that doesn’t align with the artist’s sonic identity. While the project opens with promise, the thematic thread unravels as it moves from track […]
After a short hiatus due to moving to a new space to serve you better, CriticBux is officially back—and what better way to return than with a deep dive into one of Nigeria’s most consistent hitmakers, Olamide, and his newly released 11th studio album, Olamide. The Legacy of a Cultivator Olamide is more than just […]
Since his explosive rise with Ezioku, Odumodublvck has remained one of the most unconventional voices in Nigerian rap. Known for blending Afrobeats, Drill, and gritty Hip-Hop with raw poetry, Odumodu’s genre-bending sound—self-described as Okporoko music—defies easy categorization. With his latest project The Machine Is Coming, the Abuja-born rapper attempts to consolidate his identity while evolving […]
Ruger’s journey in the music industry has been nothing short of impressive. Since breaking out with his dancehall-infused Afrobeats sound, he has carved a niche for himself with a signature style that blends Jamaican pop elements with Nigeria’s contemporary music scene. However, with his second studio album, Blown Boy Ru—his first project as an independent […]
