The Industry’s Relationship With AI Is Getting Increasingly Complicated
Across creative industries globally, anxieties surrounding AI-generated content have intensified over the last two years. In 2025, American pop artist Kesha faced backlash after using AI-generated artwork for her single ‘Delusional‘, with critics accusing the singer of replacing human designers with machine-generated aesthetics. The criticism eventually became loud enough that the artwork was replaced entirely, […]
GENRE BLURRING R&B-SOUL NEWCOMER MNOV FUSES INDIE FOLK AND ALTERNATIVE R&B ON STRIKING DEBUT SINGLE ‘HERE’
Lagos, Nigeria — Genre-blurring R&B–soul singer, songwriter, musician, and producer MNOV announces his striking debut single, “Here,” an intimate and atmospheric release rooted in vulnerability, reassurance, and emotional clarity. Written by MNOV and co-produced with Ikon Ekwuyasi (known for work with Tems, Show Dem Camp, and Ladipoe), “Here” explores what it means to remain present […]
BILLBOARD-CHARTING STREET POP SENSATION ZINOLEESKY BEGINS INDEPENDENT ERA WITH INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘NOSTALGIA’
Via his own independent label Zinodict Music, ‘NOSTALGIA’ is the highly anticipated new single from Nigerian street pop sensation and global music star ZINOLEESKY to kickstart his independent new era and celebrate the first-year anniversary of his chart-topping critically acclaimed debut album Gen Z. Produced by AJ Productions (Stefflon Don, D-Block Europe, Odeal) and Niphkeys […]
Darcy Empire Shares Powerful New Single “Look At Me Now” — A Story of Growth, Struggle, andTriumph
Emerging Afrobeat and Afropop artist Darcy Empire delivers a deeply emotional and inspiring newsingle titled “Look At Me Now.” Rooted in real-life experiences, the track tells a powerful story of risingfrom difficult beginnings to a place of growth, strength, and self-belief. Blending smooth melodies with heartfelt lyrics, “Look At Me Now” captures the journey of […]
Tayo J Releases “For The Night,” A Modern Afro-Fusion Party Anthem
Los Angeles, CA — April 26, 2026 — Nigerian-American artist Tayo J unveils his latest single, “For The Night,” a standout Afro-fusion record that bridges smooth R&B vocals with the rhythmic bounce of contemporary Afropop. Blending intimacy with groove, “For The Night” pairs soft, melodic delivery with an infectious bounce inspired by the moody melodies […]
How Adeayo Adebiyi and Spotify’s ‘Rise of Hip-Hop in the East’ Documentary Is a Game Changer
For years, conversations about Nigerian rap have followed a predictable geography. The story often begins in Lagos with English-language hip-hop, detours into the rise of indigenous Yoruba rap and street-hop, and then leaps forward into the streaming era where genre boundaries blur under the umbrella of Afrobeats. Somewhere in between, Igbo rap is mentioned in […]
Josh2funny rings in 2026 with soulful new single “Baby Tomato
Renowned comedian and versatile musical artist Josh2funny has officially kicked off his 2026musical journey with the release of his highly anticipated second single of the year, “BabyTomato.” Known for his unique ability to blend humor with genuine artistry, Josh2funny pivots toward amore melodic and romantic sound in this latest offering. Produced by the acclaimed Glitz […]
You Cannot Posthumously Contain Fela: On Influence, Legacy, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
When the Recording Academy first announced on December 19, 2025, that Fela Kuti would receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, it felt like a long-overdue laurel. Not because the honor was unnecessary, nor because it was belated in any sentimental sense, but because Baba Fela’s influence in the Nigerian music scene and in Africa as […]
From Africa to the World: Five Creators Featured on TikTok’s Global The Discover List 2026
TikTok’s annual globalThe Discover List 2026 has returned and this year five creators from Sub-Saharan Africa have been named amongst 50 of the most influential creators shaping culture worldwide across five categories: Icons, Innovators, Foodies, Educators, and Originators. Their inclusion marks a standout moment for the region’s growing influence in the global creator economy. From medical education in Lagos to […]
Revisiting the Catalogue: Nigerian Artists Mining the Classics for New Hits
Samples and interpolations are some of my favourite things in music. Nothing beats hearing elements of a song you like in another song, or finding out a track you love sampled another song. That discovery alone can set off a long chain of digging. I remember listening to Cruel Santino’s “Freaky” and recognising a familiar […]