Music
District234 covers Nigerian music across Afrobeats, hip-hop, street pop and the alté scene. Our coverage includes album reviews, artist profiles, cultural analysis and commentary on the evolution of African music.
From rising artists to global superstars like Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems, this section documents the sound shaping contemporary African culture.
Afrobeats Projects We Listened To in May
Every Friday in Nigeria’s music scene, the streaming platforms fill up again. New music drops, the conversations restart, and somehow,...
With Energy, Kizz Daniel Extends an Already Iconic Discography
From his breakout in 2014 with Woju to now, with the arrival of his first single of the year, Energy,...
Asake Announces New Album M$NEY, Set for May 1
Asake has announced his new album, M$NEY, which is scheduled for release on May 1. The project will be his...
Root Music, Barry Jhay & Vstix Reflect on Life and Destiny in “Ayeofe”
Some songs do not rely on complexity to carry meaning, because their strength comes from clarity and intent. “Ayeofe,” a...
Bella Shmurda & Olamide Reunite on “Ara”
Some collaborations do not need to arrive with noise to carry weight, because their significance is already built into the...
Legendary Afrobeats Albums With Huge Replay Value
It is said that knowledge is infinite and that it has an infinite refill for a creative. And while we...
‘Clarity of Mind’ Is Omah Lay Learning to Package His Wounds
There is something almost theatrical about the way Omah Lay exists in the public imagination. His personality reads as genuinely,...
You Can’t Call Yourself a Yearner If You Haven’t Heard These 20 Afrobeats Love Songs
Nigerian artists don’t just make love songs. They mirror feelings you can’t outrun. Over the years, Afrobeats has given us...
25 Afrobeats Songs Nobody Puts on Their Lists — But Should
We’ll never truly reach a consensus on what song deserves a spot in the ranking of best Afrobeats songs to...
Remember When: The Peak Era of Afrobeats in the Late 2010s
This is simply a nostalgic think piece — a small attempt to ask why we keep craving the Afrobeats we...
