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.
From Rising Stars to Afrobeats Royalty: The New Wave of Nigerian Music
Forget that Afrobeat playlist you haven’t updated since… well, forever. Nigerian music has gone supernova over the past decade, exploding...
TheRealZucci Makes Triumphant Return with Amapiano-Infused Banger “No Gree”
Nigerian-born artist and social media influencer TheRealZucci has made a grand comeback to the music scene with his latest single,...
Lito Vibes lights up the night with a new single, “My Way” ft Patoranking
Litovibes, a rising star in the Nigerian music space has teamed up with the legendary Patoranking to release “My Way.” “My...
Son of Chike: A Celebration of Love and Growth
Renowned Nigerian pop/soul artist Chike unveils his highly anticipated third studio album, “Son of Chike,” two years after his critically...
Bien Releases Captivating Afrobeats Anthem ‘Wahala’ ft. Adekunle Gold & ShineTTW
GRAMMY Award-Winning artist Bien is taking Afrobeats global with the release of the monstrous new single ‘Wahala’featuring the legendary Adekunle Gold and rising star ShineTTW, Apple...
Mod3st and Ice Prince Release High-Energy Hip-Hop Single “Thriller”
Rising hip-hop and Afrobeat star Mod3st is set to release his new single, “Thriller,” featuring the renowned rapper Ice Prince,...
“Dey” Is GeoXpress & 9t9 in Feel-Good Mode
Produced by TNT Baby, “Dey” is an effervescent Afro-pop record that leans fully into ease. It’s bright without being noisy, romantic...
DAYS OF ELISHA – EPISTLE 2″: THE NEWEST CHAPTER IN A RISING STAR’S STORY
Cameroonian-born and Accra-based rising artist, Elisha K Rhas released his latest EP, “Days of Elisha – Epistle 2,” a project chronicling his...
Karah Lights Up Collaboration With Iyke Parker and Leonardoddj
Months after the release of her two pack Eyah and Mad Man, Nigerian songstress Karah returns to releasing music via her collaboration...
Simi Unveils Highly Anticipated Album “Lost and Found”
Acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has released her latest album, “Lost and Found”, a 14-track masterpiece that showcases her remarkable vocal...
