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.
Aisé Maryah Releases “Close To Me,” a Smooth R&B/Hip-Hop Love Record
Aisé Maryah returns with “Close To Me,” a melodic R&B/Hip-Hop record that leans into romance and soft confidence. Over the...
Blaqbonez Enlists Ludacris On New Single “Cinderella Girl”
African rap heavyweight Blaqbonez has started the year with an amazing run of exciting features, with several chart topping singles...
Veecii Releases Debut Single “Black Energy” Featuring Syemca, Layzee Ella and theMajeek
UK based Nigerian producer, Veecii, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated debut single, “Black Energy”, featuring Syemca, Layzee Ella, and The...
Zion Foster Releases Inspiring Afro-Pop Single “Oluwa” From Forthcoming EP
Up-and-coming artist Zion Foster has released a new single titled “Oluwa” that takes listeners on an introspective journey of resilience and spiritual...
Efya Is Back And Better Than Ever With New Single “Super Super”
Efya has been making waves for over a decade, known for her soulful and powerful voice, and her unique sound. After...
Bella Shmurda & Tiwa Savage Unite For Non-Stop Vibes On New Single “NSV”
Bella Shmurda, the voice of the streets, is back and kicking off the summer season with his highly anticipated new...
Deep Reflections and Motivation— The Making of Zlatan’s Omo Ologo (Interview)
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Jiggy— The Confident Introduction of Defohn to the Nigerian Music Scene
Defohn’s debut release as an artist, titled “Jiggy,” exudes a sense of confidence and inspiration that effectively introduces the artist to...
Iyanya: From Humble Beginnings to Musical Stardom – A Dive into His Career and Latest Releases
Bitter as it may for anti-Iyanya fans, they’ll hopefully tell themselves the truth of the surging melodies the artist carries...
KJ.’s ‘Energy’ is a soul-stirring confession of desire and loyalty
The art of music is one that has the power to move us in ways that nothing else can. It...
