Nneamaka Nwaokolo is a culture and music writer at District234, covering the Nigerian music scene, Afrobeats, and the alté movement with over 260 published pieces. She writes with a critical eye on African identity, pop culture, and the stories shaping a generation. Her work explores everything from genre politics to the artists redefining what Nigerian music can be.

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‘Now You Know’— Mizzle’s Sophomore EP and the Evolution of His Sound

When Mizzle started out on Twitter as one experimenting with his knowledge of how he could create a sound just...

From BBN to the Hallway of Nollywood — Tobi Bakre’s Stellar Performances in Movies

Whenever you get the chance to have a sit and ask an ex BBN star how they got to be...

Joeboy’s Attempt at Reclaiming His Soft Boy Spot in the Nigerian Music Landscape

We often tend to forget in 2019, when the Nigerian music landscape took a tilt when sugar boy, Joeboy dropped...

The Role of Video Directors in Music Videos As Part of Integral Music Culture

Bulk of recognition goes to artists for making music that is beautiful as well as it is melodious; a lot of...

The Brilliant Masterpiece Davido Has Crafted in the Form of His New Album, ‘Timeless’

Once you hear ‘shekpe’ in any new track, you just know you’re about to experience the tasty world of Davido’s...

Chinelo’s “Muse” Explores on the Theme of Love & Inspiration

Chinelo has released her newest song, Muse, which explores love and the motivation to seek it out while also delving into...

Tea with E.L – What You Should Know About the Ghanaian Artist

Elom Adablah also known as E.L makes music that flows directly from his mind, his music is a reflection of...

Dr Karmma’s ‘Sunset Drive’ EP Infuses Perfection into its Melodies

Dr. Karmma’s most recent EP, Sunset Drive, was released on March 15, 2023, and the artist is poised for a rollercoaster...

Not All Nigerian Artistes Are Afrobeats Artistes

Nigeria continues to be one of the top nations in terms of music production in the world today. Our music...

Beyond the Pews; The Rise of Mainstream Gospel Music and the Evolution of its Vibrant Artists

The first time I witnessed singers like Angeloh and Aigbeh D’gong perform, it was electrifying, as if Wizkid or Davido...