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.
Peruzzi Finds Peace and Power on “Sabali” — A Comeback Rooted in Calm
Peruzzi has always written like someone who’s lived many lives. The hits, the hooks, the heartbreaks — from “Majesty” to...
Sir Bright Chimezie Returns With “Ozongali”: A Highlife Lesson in Love and Harmony
Sir Bright Chimezie has been telling Nigeria’s story long before streaming came into the picture. The man behind the “Zigima...
Adekunle Gold’s ‘Fuji’ Isn’t a Museum Piece — It’s the Full Expression of Who He Is
If you ever needed a manual on how to rebrand and build yourself from the ground up to prominence as...
Inside the Afrobeats Economy: How Much Do Nigerian Artists Really Earn From Streaming?
Afrobeats is everywhere right now. Stadium tours are selling out, playlists are full of Nigerian records, and the diaspora has...
Bella Shmurda Finds His Center on New Album “Sanity”
Since his 2019 breakout with the “Vision 2020” remix featuring Olamide, Bella Shmurda has built a career on unfiltered honesty. His voice—equal parts defiant...
ODUMODUBLVCK Releases His Debut Album “INDUSTRY MACHINE”
The wait’s over. Nigerian rap powerhouse ODUMODUBLVCK has unleashed his long-anticipated debut album INDUSTRY MACHINE, out now via Def Jam Recordings / Native Records...
1da Banton drops intoxicating new single ‘PAWON’
Following the critical acclaim of his previous single, HIGHSTAR, Nigerian hitmaker 1da Banton returns with a guaranteed smash, the irresistibly infectious PAWON. Produced by...
INTERVIEW: Kimilist Wants the World to Hear Ghana in His Sound
The first time I listened to Kimilist was when he dropped Bad Boy Diaries in 2024. Intriguing is the best...
Tiwa Savage Unwraps Her Vulnerability in New Album, “This One Is Personal”
With Tiwa Savage, Who Needs SZA? Tiwa Savage has always been positioned as that IT girl. Just like every legendary...
Mista Myles Serves Up Love Confession on “Camavinga”
On “Camavinga,” Ghanaian Afrobeats singer Mista Myles shows how playfulness can carry the weight of romance. Coming off his recent...
