Nigeria’s alternative music scene has always survived on artists who understand emotional storytelling better than chart pressure. From Nonso Amadi to Adekunle Gold and Johnny Drille, the space has been defined by musicians who prioritize intimacy, vulnerability, and calm instrumentation over loud commercial production. Kunmie appears to be stepping into that lane with “Confessions.” The […]
There is something intentional about this collaboration between Adekunle Gold and Olamide. It is not just another feature. It is a reunion that taps into history, growth, and a shared cultural foundation that both artists have explored at different points in their careers. For listeners who have followed Adekunle Gold’s journey from his YBNL Nation […]
A collaboration between Adekunle Gold and Davido is no longer a novelty. The duo have worked together before, most memorably on High, a record that carried both commercial weight and cultural presence. This new release, Only God Can Save Me, arrives from a different angle, not as an amapiano experiment like many recent collaborations, but […]
Adekunle Gold has never been one to stay stagnant. From his early days singing about personal struggles and the pursuit of financial freedom, to his recent run of tracks echoing success and self-assuredness, his evolution has been as audible as it has been visible. His latest single “Coco Money” is further proof that Adekunle Gold […]
Album Review: Simi’s “Lost and Found” Rediscovering Simi’s Lyricism Simi, a seasoned artist in Nigerian music, has had a diverse career in album production. However, her recent releases seemed to lack the lyrical depth that once defined her music. A Return to Form Known for her prowess as a lyricist, Simi’s latest album marks a […]
Adekunle Gold is one of Nigeria’s most talented musicians, known for his exceptional lyrical prowess and unique sound. He recently teamed up with fast-rising star Zinoleesky for his latest single, “Party No Dey Stop.” While the song has received a lot of attention, it falls short of expectations and fails to live up to Adekunle […]
Adekunle Gold Sinner: The Lyrical strength is Divine When Adekule Gold was switching up his sound to Afropop (the Nigerian popular sound), our fear at cillacritic was that he was going to loss his lyrical purity and strength. Its now almost two years since he fully switched sound and he is still giving songs that […]
Simi Restless II EP Review Music is a wonderful piece of art and just like any other art work is always rated by the audience. What makes music different from visual art is that: when people are used to your sound, they become bored and rate you low. There is only one way to stay […]
Adekunle Gold Afropop Vol.1 Adekunle Gold have been a star since 2016. He was known for his high-life, folk, RnB, and blues but recently he has switched his sound. Normally when people switch their sound, they usually have the problem of acceptances from fans. What Adekunle Gold did was gradually introduce the sound to his […]
DJ Tunez Pami Review: When power collaborations like the one powered by DJ Tunez for Wizkid, Adekunle Gold and Omah Lay is done, what critics and fans look out for is: who is going to out do the other. “Pami” is a song which is a brand of the popularized ponpon sound is a love […]
