Nigeria

Producer Kelly Lyon is re-imagining the frontiers of Nigeria’s creative industries

The founder of Spiritual Beatz, Kelly Oghoghome, also known as Kelly Lyon, was born in Warri and is from the Delta State. In his early years, he was a rapper…

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Phlow & Alpha Ojini show their mettle on "The Coin"

There are two sides to every story, as Nigerian emcees Phlow and Alpha Ojini deftly illustrate on "The Coin." The clever concept track, produced by Teck-Zilla, is a certified blapper…

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Suté Iwar shares '199x'

Nigerian rapper/singer/producer Suté Iwar recently put out his new project 199x. The 17 track body of work blends a handful of genres like hip-hop, R&B, Afro-Pop and soul and showcases…

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Rexxie is 'A True Champion'

Nigerian producer Rexxie embodies the mantle of a production champion on his debut project entitled A True Champion. The project comes after his Grammy win for his solid work on…

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Tomilola steps out the comfort zone with "Mo Yato"

Lagos-based emerging act Tomilola is off to a fresh start with her sophomore single "Mo Yato" which sees her embracing her true self. The song is the follow-up to her…

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Aina More holds nothing back on her new fiery single "Destiny" [Video]

After bursting into the scene with her socio-politically charged mixtape It's A W.R.A.P., in 2012, and winning Best Contemporary Upper in the Big Music Project , UK singer/rapper Aina More proceeded to…

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Anjulie, Natalia Lafourcade and Phyno team up to cleanse with their "Holy Water" [Video]

Is there anything more holy than a Latinx pop track with an eternal summer state of mind? How about one that combines the powers of a Canadian-Guyanese vocalist (Anjulie), a…

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Kaleta & Super Yamba Band release affecting new single "Adjotò"

After spending decades building a reputation as a legend in the afrobeat world through performances with luminaries like King Sunny Adé and Fela Kuti, the singer, guitarist, and percussionist Kaleta,…

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Modenine & Teck-Zilla chill out on 'Esoteric Mellow'

DJ and producer Teck-Zilla has provided next-level beats for many a Nigerian emcee. His latest collaboration may be the most epic yet: Esoteric Mellow, a laid-back 14-track project with legendary…

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Phlow lives up to her name on 'Gloria' EP

Fresh off dropping her killer Asuai (Vol. 2) project, Phlow is kicking off 2019 with a new 6-track EP, Gloria, that embodies her growth and experiences in life and the…

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Nigerian songstress Phlow kicks it old school on 'Asuai (Vol. 2)'

I don’t know about ya’ll, but I can hardly fix a bowl of Top Ramen in 7 minutes, let alone pack vivid imagery, engaging storytelling, and emotionally stirring nostalgia into a…

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Introducing rising Lagos emcee LadiPoe [Interview]

When you think of Nigeria-which is the most populous African country what would probably pop in your head may be Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, Sade Adu, Wale (probably) and Nollywood. unbeknown to…

Producer Kelly Lyon is re-imagining the frontiers of Nigeria’s creative industries

Phlow & Alpha Ojini show their mettle on "The Coin"

Suté Iwar shares '199x'

Rexxie is 'A True Champion'

Tomilola steps out the comfort zone with "Mo Yato"

Aina More holds nothing back on her new fiery single "Destiny" [Video]

Anjulie, Natalia Lafourcade and Phyno team up to cleanse with their "Holy Water" [Video]

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band release affecting new single "Adjotò"

Modenine & Teck-Zilla chill out on 'Esoteric Mellow'

Phlow lives up to her name on 'Gloria' EP

Nigerian songstress Phlow kicks it old school on 'Asuai (Vol. 2)'

Introducing rising Lagos emcee LadiPoe [Interview]

FORDO gives listeners one more gift before the end of the year with "WHO ARE YOU"

[Interview] Bryan Chase chats teaming up with Sik-K and CAMO on "Flaunt It," new EP 'GRANTED' and more

[Interview] OX:N dive into 'SWAY,' carving a sonic identity as a sub-unit and their creative process

[Interview] Billlie chat Korea Spotlight 2025 appearance, ARrc collaboration and other memorable moments

[INTERVIEW] FIFTY FIFTY dives into new project 'Too Much Part 1,' going viral and staying creatively motivated

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Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

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