The Big Three of Nigerian music—Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy—have long had a chokehold on the Nigerian music industry, strutting around like they own the airwaves and streaming platforms. But in 2025, their once iron-tight grip seems to be loosening…
When megastars announce their album release dates, other artists tend to veer clear of that date in a bid to avoid their release getting drowned out. Davido is as big as it gets. When you consider the magnitude of his…
With his latest offering ‘Bout U,’ Rema demonstrates his uncanny ability to channel vintage R&B vibes, embracing the rich, multi-layered vocal arrangements and melancholic guitar melodies. His musical time-machine operates flawlessly on this record, crafting a song that brilliantly marries…
In what can only be described as the digital equivalent of having your lunch money stolen, Spotify performed a massive adjustment of streaming numbers that has hit Nigerian artists particularly hard. The streaming giant has been on a cleaning spree,…
In the two years since ODUMODUBLVCK completed his swaggering invasion of the Nigerian music scene with the anthemic Declan Rice, he’s managed to carve out a unique space where hip-hop meets Afropop and highlife sensibilities. While initially dismissed by some…
Ruger introduced himself to the industry in 2021; he has never been one to shy away from controversy. His public spat with former rival turned collaborator Bnxn showed that he wanted the smoke wherever it was. So it was no…
For the second week in a row, the Afropop scene has seen a noticeable absence of heavyweight releases, with major artists appearing to take a break from releasing new songs. This trend shares similarities with recent weekends, allowing new talents…
In the high-stakes world of Nigerian music, two titans are about to clash in an epic battle of album releases. Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness and Davido’s Five are dropping soon, and as responsible music lovers, we must ask…
With his most recent single, Laho, the self-acclaimed Pluto President demonstrates once more that cultural uniqueness should not be sacrificed for commercial success. Shallipopi continues to stand out in a music industry where artists tend to focus on mainstream, international…
Wande Coal and Kel-P’s joint EP Best of Both Worlds is the latest release from the Afrobeats veteran and the producer renowned for his exceptional work on Burna Boy’s groundbreaking African Giant album. The project lands exactly where you would…
