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.
Dunnie serenades us with new single ‘More’
Award-winning Afro-fusion singer Dunnie serenades us with More, her second single of the year. The Nigerian songstresss describes how she envisions the Afro-Fusion R&B song...
Spotlight Friday: General Pype is Back
In terms of the dancehall sound, General Pype, one of Nigeria’s most prominent musicians, is back with his second song...
Brother’s Keeper; A Review of Chike’s Sophomore Album
Disclaimer: You are welcome to have a different opinion about the album The Brother’s Keeper because this article is purely...
Dan Drizzy Gives Up Everything For Love On New Single, “Robo Love”
After 2 successful dance collaborations in 2022 which included the highlight release, “International” which features London based Ghanaian artist Eugy,...
Chris Brown & Wizkid Celebrate Black Beauty In Video For ‘Call Me Every Day’
“Call Me Every Day,” a standout from Chris Brown’s Breezy album (released in June), finally gets its visuals — and...
“Bad Since ‘97”, BNXN’s Growth Over Time
With the release of his most recent EP, Bad Since ’97, BNXN fka Buju has solidified his status as one of...
5 Nigerian Songs Whose Remixes Didn’t Hit As Hard
Remixes of songs are frequently created as part of an artist’s strategic strategy, not just for fun of making a...
New Mavin Records Act ‘Bayanni’ Releases Self-Titled 4 Track EP
One of the biggest labels in Africa, Mavin Records has gone ahead in usual Mavin fashion to unveil a new...
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...
