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.
Ghanaian Rapper E.L Returns With A Bang With “Chop Life”
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper E.L Returns Better Than Ever With A ‘Chop Life’ Party Smash The self-proclaimed rap wizard E.L, born...
Bayanni & Jason Derulo Link Up on “Ta Ta Ta” Remix
Bayanni has teamed up with American singer, songwriter, and dancer, Jason Derulo, to create a remix of his hit track...
Dredi Drops New Afropop Single “Frenemies” Exploring Themes Of Trust, Betrayal & God’s Protection
Rising Afropop artist Dredi has just released her latest single “Frenemies”, a song that speaks to the complexities of navigating...
“Into The Night (Jaiye): B3am And Sigag Lauren Bring Back EDM With Their New Single”
In an effort to reignite the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene in Africa, rising artist B3AM (pronounced “BEAM”) has partnered...
Omawumi And Yemi Alade Join Forces For Electrifying Single “Love You Well”
Two of Nigeria’s finest female artists, Omawumi and Yemi Alade, have teamed up to create a scintillating new single titled...
Experience Gratitude And Peace With Korede Bello And Mr Eazi’s “Jejely”
Nigerian R&B sensation Korede Bello and Afrobeat artist Mr. Eazi have joined forces to deliver a soulful and refreshing new...
Mohbad Keeps Fans Moving With “Ask About Me”
Nigerian street pop artist, Aloba Promise, popularly known as Mohbad, has returned with a new single that promises to be...
Joeboy’s Attempt at Reclaiming His Soft Boy Spot in the Nigerian Music Landscape
We often tend to forget in 2019, when the Nigerian music landscape took a tilt when sugar boy, Joeboy dropped...
Gabbytane Takes Listeners To The Dance Floor With New Single “Bad”
Nigerian sensation Gabbytane drops his latest single ‘Bad,’ a fiery fusion of Dancehall and Soul that’s sure to get you...
Godson TKL Releases Deluxe Version Of “The Grime Is Now”
Fresh off the successful release of “The Grime Is Now EP” which featured the single “I Don’t Wanna”, Abuja-based emerging...
