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.
The Lost Art of Music Storytelling: What Went Wrong?
Do you remember the time when music was an entirely different concept — when it followed a theme, had lyrics...
BrianKing Gets Listeners In The ‘Mood’ With Sultry Vocals On Latest Release
Highly skilled and sultry-singing artiste, BrianKing is officially out with a new erotic song dubbed “Mood” that explores desire, intimacy,...
Nigerian Rap Icon Phyno and UK Rap Star Arrdee Link Up for Cross-Cultural Dialogue on ‘Time of My Life’
Award-winning Nigerian rap icon PHYNO returns to the spotlight with his brand single ‘TIME OF MY LIFE’ featuring platinum-selling UK...
Nasboi’s Debut EP “In Nasboi I Trust (I.N.I.T)” – A Bold Journey into Afrobeats
Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, known professionally as Nasboi, is a rising Nigerian star blending comedy and music with a distinctive...
Major AJ Unveils His Multifaceted Project ‘Bad Boy Major’: A Journey Through Ambition, Love, and Personal Growth.
Rising Nigerian artist Major AJ continues to make waves with the release of his highly anticipated EP, Bad Boy Major....
Jeff Akoh Collaborates with Grammy-Nominated Artist Eric Bellinger on New Single “Call Me”
Nigerian singer Jeff Ufedo Akoh, renowned for his vocal prowess and meteoric rise to fame, has teamed up with Grammy-nominated...
“Osimhen”: Omizzy’s Ode to Success and Street Smarts
Omizzy, born Ewetuge Ibukun Samuel, is a rising Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter whose unique sound fuses Afrobeats and Afropop....
Noon Dave Unveils Debut Project “GEM” EP – A Showcase of Artistic Range and Evolution
Chocolate City’s emerging act Noon Dave, one of the music industry’s finest talents,has just released his highly anticipated debut project,...
Kemuel: A Journey of Passion and Perseverance
Emerging from the vibrant southern state of Rivers, Kemuel is quickly becoming a notable figure in the Afropop, R&B, and...
Victor AD Finds Faith With 2Baba on “See God”
Nigerian star Victor AD, known for his storytelling has returned with his latest single, “See God” featuring 2baba from the...
