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.
Ten (10) Thrilling Moments in the Nigerian Music Industry So Far – A 2023 Recap
You know how there is the term “one week, one trouble”? Picture the Nigerian music industry in another light, and...
Kimilist Addresses The All-Consuming Nature of New Love On “Confession”
Talented singer/rapper under MimLife Records, Kimilist, has returned with his newest single, “Confession”: a smooth danceable fusion that captures the...
Addiction and Mediocrity— What Shallipopi’s Music Entails
“You do not have to like my song; there are other artistes. That is why it is not only me...
How Tim Lyre’s ‘Masta’ EP is An Expression of His Confidence
Here’s a thing you should know about Tim Lyre, he’d rather identify as an afro-fusion artist, than be called an...
What Clear Message Blaqbonez Attempts To Pass Across In New Album, ‘Emeka Must Shine’
One of the few artists that knows how to put in the work is Blaqbonez. He’s one of Nigeria’s rappers...
Morravey Unveils Debut EP “RAVI” – A Shimmering Musical Odyssey
Morravey, the prodigious talent whose quintessential vocals first mesmerized audiences on Davido’s monumental album, Timeless, has finally released her highly...
Dash Omd Unleashes New Single “Silicon”
Following the massive success of his single “Aston Martin”, which garnered an impressive million streams since its release. Dash Omd is...
Laime’s ‘Naughty By Nature’: A Musical Memoir Of Life Events
Laime’s official entry into the music scene took place in 2018 with the release of his debut EP, “21.” This...
Mr Eazi’s The Evil Genius is Charming on a Second Listen, Facts
What is the one word you’d use to describe Mr Eazi’s debut album, The Evil Genius? For this writer, it’d...
Gyakie Releases Addictive Ode To Love Again With “Rent Free”
Ghanaian Afrobeats/Afro Fusion artist, Gyakie has released her latest single, “Rent Free”. This would be her first single of the...
