Afrobeats

Peruzzi Finds Peace and Power on “Sabali” — A Comeback Rooted in Calm

Peruzzi has always written like someone who’s lived many lives. The hits, the hooks, the heartbreaks — from “Majesty” to...

Adekunle Gold’s ‘Fuji’ Isn’t a Museum Piece — It’s the Full Expression of Who He Is

If you ever needed a manual on how to rebrand and build yourself from the ground up to prominence as...

Inside the Afrobeats Economy: How Much Do Nigerian Artists Really Earn From Streaming?

Afrobeats is everywhere right now. Stadium tours are selling out, playlists are full of Nigerian records, and the diaspora has...

1da Banton drops intoxicating new single ‘PAWON’

Following the critical acclaim of his previous single, HIGHSTAR, Nigerian hitmaker 1da Banton returns with a guaranteed smash, the irresistibly infectious PAWON. Produced by...

3 Things We Love About Olamide’s Olamidé

Not liking Olamide is already a red flag. But not loving his new album? Yeah, you might be a terrible...

10 African Songs to Add to Your African Summer Playlist 2025

Summer doesn’t have to be loud. It can be calm. It can be soft. It can be you.  It’s June...

10 Inspiring Songs by Nigerian Women About Female Empowerment

Nigerian women, aside from redefining the dominance of women in the music industry, also know how to exercise their innate...

How Qing Madi’s “I Am The Blueprint” Fails To Establish Her as a Blueprint 

Despite the claims that female Nigerian artists aren’t thriving in the industry, the reigning queens of today beg to differ—there’s...

“Morayo” Cements Wizkid’s Legacy as a Music Mastermind (In Essence, GOAT)

It’s undeniable that we’ve witnessed the journey of the young boy from Ojuelegba who started with Fast Money, Fast Cars...

40 Years of VMAs, But It’s Afrobeats’ Time to Shine: Nigeria’s Takeover in 2024

Afrobeats is officially having its moment in the global spotlight with some of Nigeria’s finest being nominated for the 2024...