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.
Virgin Music Group Establishes Nigerian Office Headed by Respected Music Executive Olukorede “Kay” Ikazoboh
Virgin Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent artist and label services companies, has expanded its operations, opening an...
Laime’s ‘on My Life’: The Soundtrack Of Determination
Apex Village Ace Laime bids farewell to the summer with a burst of energy as he cranks up the tempo...
From Vision To Anthem: The Making Of “All Over” By Joseph Harmony And J-Weezy
“All Over” by Joseph Harmony featuring J-Weezy is a captivating musical collaboration that blends the rich emotional elements of Afropop...
The Headies Awards, A Circus or a Celebration of Nigerian Music?
When the Headies started out in 2006, it was to recognize the outstanding efforts of Nigerian artists and their achievements;...
Double Dose of Wendy Shay: ‘Every Man Cheat’ and ‘Heartless’ Resonate with Stories of Love and Empowerment
Ghanaian afropop star Wendy Shay returns with not one, but two impactful releases: “Every Man Cheat” and “Heartless”. With these...
Pheelz & Young Jonn Release “Jelo,” a Gratitude-Filled Collab
Pheelz and Young Jonn link up on “Jelo,” a reflective collaboration produced by Pheelz that celebrates their journey from YBNL...
Shatta Wale Joins Mista Myles On “Body” Remix
Mista Myles Drops Highly Anticipated Remix of “Body” Featuring Renowned Artist Shatta Wale Mista Myles, the rising star in the...
The ‘G’ in Bella Alubo’s “Lagos 101” Stands For Greatness
One of the most essential aspects to grasp about Bella Alubo’s music and her artistic prowess is its sheer uniqueness....
We Gotta Talk About Burna Boy
If we’re talking about successful and controversial figures in African music today, Burna Boy just might top that list. Burna...
All Mouth and No Evidence? Is Burna Boy’s “I Told Them” Worth the Slander?
Let’s hit you with the truth straight up! For an artist who takes immense pride in blowing his trumpet all...
