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.
Hilary and Beyond— A Noon Dave’s World
There’s Ckay, there’s Omah Lay and then there’s Noon Dave; although seeing how much comparison is done between this artist...
Unpacking the Story Behind the Music: Laime’s “Where Dem Dey”
We dive into the inspiration, emotions, and creative process behind Laime’s “Where Dem Dey” featuring Odumodublvck. Laime shares with us...
“Omo Ologo”: Zlatan Ibile’s Crafted Joyous Celebration of Self and Culture
Nigerian singer and rapper Zlatan has released a 6-track project titled “Omo Ologo.” The project is a follow-up to his successful 2021...
Laime Ushers In Hot New Single featuring Enigmatic Rapper Odumodublvck
Laime has ushered in his musical year with this braggadocio hot new single featuring Odumodublvck and produced by Apex Village...
DJ 808 Releases New Single “Cover Me” with Peruzzi
DJ 808, a rising star in the Nigerian music industry, has announced the release of his latest single “Cover Me”...
Laycon Inspires with New Singles ‘Shine’ and ‘LOL’ – Defying Odds and Honoring Legends
Laycon, is back with a bang, dropping two highly anticipated singles, “Shine” and “LOL”. The Big Brother Naija winner and...
Kxng Nero Fuses Drill Music and Highlife on New Single “NEW TAKER”
Nigerian drill artiste Kxng Nero has announced the upcoming release of his latest single “NEW TAKER,” set to drop on...
Reggie Releases New Record “Sumomi” With Bahbii
Uk based Nigerian Reggie Rapper-songwriter Reggie a.k.a Sabi Boy, has once again captivated his audience with his latest release, “Sumomi,” featuring...
Ghanaian Rapper Kwame Yesu debuts new single ‘ADWUMA’
Ghanaian rapper Kwame Yesu has released his new and debut single for the year ADWUMA. This single follows Kwame Yesu’s...
‘Now You Know’— Mizzle’s Sophomore EP and the Evolution of His Sound
When Mizzle started out on Twitter as one experimenting with his knowledge of how he could create a sound just...
