Here, five writers with roots and homes across the continent and diaspora sift through a wide world of sounds for some of the ...

Nigeria’s music industry continues to evolve, producing globally recognized talents who push the boundaries of Afrobeats, street-hop, and alternative sounds. In this year, 2025, a new wave of artistes ...

Discover the top Nigerian artists dominating Spotify in 2025, including Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Davido, and more. See which songs ...

In the 25-year history of modern Nigerian mainstream music, we have seen unforgettable hip-hop records that defined eras and showcased the compelling artistry of several rappers. A fantastic hook can ...

The Kooking of Black ‘Rice is an extraordinary, image-rich memoir that captures the life and times of Richard Ekinadese ...

It has been recognized as one of the biggest music in the world because of the quality of the hit songs its artists produce consistently. Currently, the world's attention has been drawn to Afrobeat ...

Spotify data has shown that Detty December, West Africa’s annual homecoming season, continues to drive a major uplift in Nigerian ...

Nigerian-American rapper, Wale has revealed the role he played in the career of Nigerian Afrobeats singer Wizkid. Speaking ...

For all of its notoriety as a charmingly extroverted city, Lagos has turned Bloody Civilian into an introvert. In Abuja, the hilly, verdant capital city of Nigeria where the Afropop artist grew up, ...

Nigerian songs are not streamed globally but have also made up soundtracks in Hollywood movies. The popularity of Nigerian music provided opportunities for artists to collaborate with their popular ...

Davido made the assertion via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he wrote: “Imagine no Davido… sht [the music ...

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry would have been boring without him.