BNXN Captain album Review Afro Pop

BNXN’s Captain: A Sleepwalk Through Stardom

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 […]

Johnny Drille Before We All Fall Asleep Album Review Afro Pop

Johnny Drille’s Before We All Fall Asleep Album Review: A Gentle Evolution Without Losing Identity

In Nigerian music, one difficult challenge for alternative musicians is learning how to evolve without abandoning the identity that made people love them in the first place. Many artists begin with a unique sound, but once mainstream success arrives, they often throw away their originality in pursuit of commercial relevance. Johnny Drille refuses to completely […]