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.
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...
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...
