Coachella Nigerian artists Intelligence, Competition, and the Thin Line Between Growth and Self-Sabotage Nigeria has long been recognized as a country brimming with talent and intellect. From science to medicine, and more visibly in music and the arts, Nigerians continue to prove their capability on a global stage. That natural brilliance often comes with a […]
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 […]
Burna Boy’s “Update” – A Masterclass in Reinvention Introduction Burna Boy has consistently proven that innovation in music isn’t always about creating something entirely new. Instead, he masterfully reinterprets existing songs, infusing them with his signature Afrobeats style. Over the years, he has sampled a diverse range of artists, from Fela Kuti to Toni Braxton, […]
The recent exchange between Cubana Chief Priest and Burna Boy has sparked conversations about branding and public perception. Despite Burna Boy’s global stardom, Chief Priest appears to have gained more traction in this banter. This provides valuable insights for anyone looking to build or strengthen their personal or business brand. The Power of Relatability Cubana […]
Exploring Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them’ Album: Music, Message, and Backlash Introduction When Burna Boy dropped his “I Told Them” album, it sent shockwaves through the music industry, particularly in Nigeria. This project, shrouded in controversy and surrounded by negative press, was met with skepticism by many Nigerians, myself included. However, after listening to the […]
Buju Sorry I’m Late: His arguably the biggest next rated star Buju TYE broke into the Nigerian music scene through BurnaBoy, the Grammy award winning artist’s record label: space ship records and since the beginning of 2021 he has kept a really dope energy. Unlike his co-next rated stars in the industry, Buju took a […]
Made in Lagos Album Review Wizkid, one of Nigeria’s biggest music export released his most anticipated album and it is not going to live up to the hype. Wizkid has built a large fan base over the years and has made his name making good Nigerian/African music. In this new project Wizkid works on mid […]
Burna Boy Twice as tall Review The first statement of fact that I will declare is that: Afrofusion is more Kel-P vibes than a sound from Burna Boy. When the Album Twice as tall was announced, what was buzzing on my mind was, this is where Burna proves that he owns Afrofusion. Unfortunately, he has […]
Introduction: Following the Rhythm of Influence African music has always leaned heavily on rhythm. The beat often carries the identity of a song long before the lyrics are fully processed. Across the continent, especially in Nigeria, this has shaped a music culture where groove, repetition, and danceability sit at the center of commercial success. Over […]
The last time cillacritic published an article on a producer was when we look into DarkChild. However, while DarkChild represents the generation of hit makers of the early 2000s, Kelvin Peters who is also know as Kel-P represents the new generation of Hit maker. Unlike DarkChild who is an American, Kel-P is a Nigerian producer. […]
