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.

RnB Princess kicks off June with new medley

Crowning herself ‘The Queen of Medleys’, RnB Princess returns with a special mashup of seven songs originally written & performed...

Musical Fusion at Its Finest- DAP The Contract’s ‘PW3RS’ EP

Welcome to the era of an even more creative music space, where artists like DAP The Contract are pushing the...

Guchi Unveils Captivating New Singles: ‘All Over You and ‘Mon Bebe’—A Melodic Celebration of Love

Nigerian singer and songwriter Guchi, born Ugochi Onuoha, has released her highly anticipated third release of 2023, “All Over You”...

Pheelz Releases Powerful New Single “Yolo” 

Nigerian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Pheelz returns with the soaring floor-filler “YOLO.” An infectious Afrobeats anthem with a powerful...

Lucid’s “HI I’M LULU” EP: A Fusion Of Biographical Stories And Seductive Melodies

Lucid, the prolific songwriter and singer from Abuja, Nigeria, is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of their latest...

Victoria Kimani Dazzles With Afro-Inspired Slow-Tempo Bop “How I Do”

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Victoria Kimani is set to mesmerize audiences with her latest release, “How I Do.” The soulful track seamlessly...

Reminisce & Mohbad Blend Juju Energy on “Shina Peters”

Reminisce and Mohbad link up on “Shina Peters,” a lively collaboration that nods to juju icon Shina Peters while keeping...

ODUMODUBLVCK Links Up With Cruel Santino & Bella Shmurda For “DOG EAT DOG II”

fresh off starring in the recent NOCTA x Nike collaboration alongside TeeZee one of the Nigerian drill scene’s most exciting...

Silken Voice, Fiery Spirit: Bella Alubo’s ‘Sober’ Evolution

Bella Alubo embodies the seductive prowess of the R&B genre, intertwining her unique vocal tone with a symphony of beauty....

Yaweh drops new single “LAGOS CITY”

The Cape Town based Nigerian rapper and producer born in Benin City, Nigeria Yaweh makes music with a combination of Trap Soul,...