Introduction: Lockdown Listening and an Unexpected Reminder During the global lockdown period brought on by COVID-19, music became more than entertainment. It turned into a daily companion. Long hours at home created space to revisit sounds, rediscover catalogs, and stumble upon unexpected gems. One such moment came through a curated mixtape on Boomplay, spotlighting two […]
Introduction: Reinvention as Strategy Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia album review Over the past few years, Dua Lipa has transitioned from a model with musical ambitions into a fully realized global pop figure. That evolution has not been accidental. It has come through calculated shifts between pure pop and electronic dance music, gradually refining a sound […]
Religion has always played a central role in human existence. Across cultures and continents, people turn to faith as a source of meaning, comfort, morality, and hope. Whether one is Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, or an adherent of African traditional religion, spirituality often becomes the explanation humans cling to when life becomes uncertain. In moments where […]
DJ Neptune Nobody review There are songs you discover by intention, and there are songs that simply find their way into your life. “Nobody” by DJ Neptune featuring Joeboy and Mr Eazi belongs to the second category. The first time I heard the song was through a dance skit uploaded by a family during the […]
For over two decades, Sound Sultan stood as one of the most important voices in Nigerian music. At a time when the industry was still trying to define its identity, he contributed records that balanced entertainment with social consciousness. The Nigerian music industry has generated billions over the years and expanded the country’s cultural influence […]
The year 2020 was supposed to be a year of growth, achievements, and new beginnings for many people around the world. Instead, it became a year that forced humanity into survival mode. By the third month of the year, the world had almost come to a standstill because of the outbreak of the Corona Virus, […]
Iyanya Fever review There was a period in Nigerian music when Iyanya looked unstoppable. He was one of the brightest stars in Afropop, a performer whose combination of catchy melodies, energetic dance routines, and charismatic image made him a favorite among fans and music analysts alike. At the peak of his rise, Iyanya had everything […]
The Nigerian rap scene has experienced an unexpected creative revival in 2020. In a year where mainstream street records and party-driven sounds have dominated conversations, several rappers decided to return to the foundations of hip hop. Albums from Olamide, M.I Abaga, Black Magic and a relatively lesser-known artist, Eclipse Nkasi, have reminded listeners that rap […]
Olamide is one of the most negatively criticized artist on cillacritic.com. We blame him for the fall of Nigerian Rap game. He was one of forces that took Nigerian Rap music to the Apex and was also the force that brought it to its knees. The YBNL boss created his record label as a Rap […]
Zoro Kulture Review The debate around what should truly be called Afrobeats has become more important as African music continues gaining global attention. Many readers of Cillacritic may have noticed that we rarely describe every African pop song as Afrobeats. That is intentional. Afrobeats was originally a term created by Fela Kuti to define his […]
