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.
Kimilist Explores Modern Relationships On “Bad Boy Diaries”
Music lovers, get ready for the new music season as Kimilist, the talented Ghanaian singer and rapper signed to Mimlife...
The Evolution of Olamide’s Artistry: Carpe Diem Through to Ikigai
Olamide has always been an artist with a position in the music industry reserved solely for him, it’s as though...
Kiki Celine Relives Old Love in New Song “Old Love”
Love being the greatest emotion has never been an overstatement. However, when talking about what it means to love and...
Skales Returns to Form on “Jogo,” Produced by Killertunes
Skales is back with a record that’s built for movement. “Jogo,” produced by Killertunes, is bright, bouncy Afrobeats — a...
Who Runs the World? Tems Does
There’s a new queen in town, and her name is Tems. Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems,...
How Adekunle Gold Leverages Fashion to Reflect His Artistic Growth
From Adekunle Gold to AG Baby to Tio Tequila, there hasn’t been a smoother evolution in the Nigerian music industry....
Oxlade kicks off the Summer with the Hot New Single ‘Arabambi’
Afro-Pop Prince, Oxlade kicks off summer with his first solo single of the year, ‘Arabambi’. Produced by renowned hitmaker Tmxo,...
step into the dream: solis4ever unveils EP “Ghost Town”
Solis4evr, the Nigerian Indie Pop star, has released her much-anticipated EP, ‘Ghost Town’. It features a unique blend of eclectic...
Etana Announces New Album “Nectar of the Gods” Set for Release in July
Two-time Grammy-nominated reggae sensation Etana is back with her highly anticipated album “Nectar of the Gods,” scheduled to be released...
Chike unveils soulful ballad “man not God”
Award-winning Nigerian artist Chike has released his first single of the year titled “Man Not God,” a deeply personal exploration...
