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.
“Everlasting Taker” Proves Blaqbonez Is Here for the Long Run
With “Everlasting Taker,” Blaqbonez sharpens his case as one of Africa’s most inventive voices. The Nigerian rapper and Afrobeats star...
Libianca Confronts Mental Struggles on New Single “No Water”
On her new single, “No Water,” Libianca pares her music down to its most vulnerable core. The Cameroonian-American singer has...
“Flight Mode” Introduces Boygr8 as a New Voice in Introspective Afropop
If your ideal sound is cool, sensual, and groovy all at once, then Boygr8’s new single, “Flight Mode,” deserves a...
Second Time’s the Charm on Mádé Kuti’s Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From
Mádé Kuti’s second act album is a jazzed-out search for happiness literally, and does not necessarily rely on lyrics for...
Is ‘No Sign Of Weakness’ Burna Boy’s Revisit To His Roots?
On No Signs of Weakness, Burna Boy embraces unpredictability and attempts to reconnect with the version of himself only day-one...
The Heart of “Arike” Beats Stronger: Kunmie, Simi & Mabel Explore Love’s Depths
There are love songs, and then there’s “Arike.” When Kunmie released the original on Valentine’s Day, it landed softly but...
Bien Declares Victory on New Single, “All My Enemies”
It’s not often that an artist reinvents himself after two decades at the top, but then again, Bien has never...
Azanti Drops SKYFALL: Three-Track Afrofusion Pack Showcasing “SkyFall,” “Ecstasy” and High-Energy Focus Cut “Jaye Lo”
Azanti’s new three-track project SKYFALL arrives as a compact, replay-friendly Afrofusion statement built around “SkyFall,” “Ecstasy,” and the high-energy focus cut “Jaye...
Korede Bello Brings Sweet Vibes and Swagger on “Sugar”
Korede Bello has always danced to the rhythm of his own sound. From his early days serenading fans with his...
Nasboi’s “Friday Night” Is the Soundtrack to Every Nigerian’s Weekend Escape
Nasboi is back—and he’s brought the ultimate weekend anthem with him. Born Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, the Port Harcourt-born talent...
