James Brown was probably not thinking about criminal justice, motherhood or the killing of children when he sang that it is a man’s world. He was speaking about the enormous influence men have historically had over society, while also acknowledging that none of that influence exists independently of women. The song became a celebration of […]
Fola has been getting the sticks from listeners for a while now. One of the biggest criticisms of his music is that he keeps singing about women while relying on a familiar flow that appears repeatedly across his songs. At some point, the conversation around him became that of an artist who had found one […]
There was a time when taking pictures with your lover was simply about preserving memories. Now, in the age of smartphones and social media, those pictures can become part of the relationship itself. Couples post each other online, send private pictures when they are apart and sometimes face unsolicited opinions from people who believe they […]
There comes a point in an artist’s career when criticism is no longer about nitpicking individual releases. It becomes about asking a more important question: What happened to the artist we once believed in? For Fireboy DML, that question is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Fireboy has built one of the more recognisable sounds in […]
Seyi Vibez has become one of the most commercially successful artists in Nigeria, but he has also earned a reputation for releasing music at an extremely fast pace. While that consistency keeps him relevant, it has often raised questions about the quality of some of his releases. Many critics argue that the frequent projects sometimes […]
There is a strong chance that history is about to repeat itself for Davido. When A Better Time was released, many listeners overlooked just how good the album was. Because it was not built around experimentation or trend chasing, the project did not receive the immediate praise it deserved. Years later, many fans and critics […]
Victor AD has quietly built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most consistent storytellers. While he may not dominate conversations every time he releases music, he continues to deliver songs that connect with everyday experiences. His recent collaboration with Timaya reminded listeners that he still knows how to make records that resonate, and now he […]
There is always a different kind of excitement when two veteran artists decide to work together again. While going through the new releases this weekend, one song immediately caught my attention. Timaya and Duncan Mighty had reunited on a new single titled Kontrol. Without even pressing play, there was already a level of confidence that […]
For over a decade, Wande Coal has remained one of the most respected voices in Nigerian music. While he may not dominate conversations the way newer Afrobeats stars do, his influence on the sound cannot be questioned. On his latest single, “Dearly,” he teams up with one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising R&B talents, Qing Madi, creating […]
Lizzo has spent years building a larger-than-life public image. Between viral moments, social media conversations, and her outspoken personality, it is easy for casual listeners to assume they already know who she is as an artist. Yet her new album Bitch reveals a very different side of Lizzo, one that feels far more rooted in […]
