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.
Inart Unleashes Catchy Animated Video For “Drifting” feat. Psycho YP
Following the successful release of his exciting 3 track single pack “Mileage”, Inart continues in visualizing the music with a...
M.I Abaga Cements his Place in Hip-Hop with ‘The Guy’
The Guy, M.I Abaga’s seventh studio album, serves as a reminder of his contributions to the Nigerian hip-hop culture. The...
Asake Drops “Terminator” as His 2022 Run Continues
Asake keeps his 2022 streak alive with “Terminator,” a Magicsticks-produced single arriving ahead of his debut album Mr Money With...
Ronehi & SGaWD Present The Video For ‘Telfar’
After releasing “Telfar” a while back, SGaWD and fast-rising Nigerian producer Ronehi have now shared the official video for their...
Fireboy DML & Asake Deliver The TG Omori Directed Visuals For ‘Bandana’
Following the release of his third studio album ‘Playboy‘ a couple of weeks ago, Fireboy DML goes ahead to release...
ginius Ushers In A New Chapter With Her Self-Produced 8-Track Sophomore EP, “HER NOTIONS SINCE ‘97″
This follows the success of her debut “How It Feels” last year. With this project, ginius is taking it a...
dESH.DUBS Goes Drill & Reggae In New Single ‘DUBSTAR’
Following the success of 2021’s ‘Moye’, dESH.DUBS has released yet another single off his forthcoming album today. Titled ‘DUBSTAR’, the...
Bella Shmurda Releases ‘New Born Fela’, A Record Inspired By The Life Of Fela Kuti
Bella Shmurda ushers in August with his brand new single, ’New Born Fela’. This summer anthem is inspired by the life and...
District234’s Twelve 234Drill Tunes You Need To Hear
The Drill genre has existed since the early 2010s before making an appearance in Africa. The sound changed when it...
Fireboy DML’s Almost Perfect Trifecta With New Album, ‘Playboy’
With more people paying attention to Fireboy than ever before, the singer-songwriter recently released his third studio album, Playboy, in the...
