The New Afrobeats Direction: A Fusion of 90s Hip-Hop and African Rhythms Afrobeats has never been a static genre—it is constantly evolving, absorbing influences from different cultures and eras. Bella Shmurda’s latest song, Verily, exemplifies a fresh direction that Afrobeats is leaning towards, one that fuses the percussive patterns of Afrobeats with the melodic and […]
Asake’s “Lungu Boy” Album Review: A New Era of Sound and Storytelling When Asake released his second studio album, Work of Art, under YBNL Records, I remarked on its monotonic sound, heavily influenced by the Amapiano wave that had initially brought him fame. Despite this, one track, “Lonely at the Top,” stood out as a […]
Ayra Starr has solidified her place as one of the hottest exports from the Nigerian music industry. She burst onto the scene with her debut album “19 & Dangerous,” released under Mavin Records, and has not slowed down since. Her talent, coupled with the support of a strong record label, has enabled her to stay […]
Olamide: A Musical Maestro Olamide is a household name in the Nigerian music industry, celebrated not only for his musical prowess but also for his exceptional skill in mentoring and managing new artists. A creative force in his own right, Olamide’s latest EP, “IKIGAI,” showcases his artistry across two volumes. The first volume, in particular, […]
