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.

Naira Marley Makes First Appearance On NPR’s Tiny Desk

Following the release of his debut album ‘God’s Timing’s The Best’, Naira Marley hosts the Tiny Desk crew at his...

Dice Ailes Debuts With Female-Centric EP “Ladies First”

Following months of long anticipation and an early announcement in the wake of the new year, Dice Ailes is finally...

Offica Releases Afrobeats Infused Record ‘Kolomental’ featuring Darkovibes & Dbo

The Irish-Nigerian act Offica is usually known for his drill infused tunes but this time he decides to switch it...

Gyakie Releases “Something”, A P.Prime Produced Sound

Award-winning Ghanaian songbird Gyakie unveils her first music instalment of the year, a song titled “Something,” live across all digital streaming platforms...