Ugandan pop star Joshua Baraka returns to Lagos to promote his seven-track EP, Recess. He opens up to Guardian Music about his Pan-African collaborations, creative process, and his mission to inspire hope across Africa’s burgeoning music scene. “Yesterday was my birthday,” Joshua Baraka chuckled. “It was crazy; we went clubbing. I’m still recovering,” he said,…

British DJ and producer DJames recently electrified Lagos with his first solo show in the city, drawing hundreds of fans eager to witness his electric Afrobeats-Caribbean mixes. In this interview with CHINONSO IHEKIRE, he discusses his creative journey, his global mission for Afrobeats, and the passion that drives his craft. Traffic ground to a halt…

The fifth edition of Chow With Amaka, a unique banquet featuring food fusions from all six geopolitical zones in the country is set to unfurl at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on December 15. Curated by Chef Amaka Nwakalor-Egemba, who’s also the President, Culinary Arts Practitioners Association of Nigeria, the banquet aims to promote…

South African rapper Nasty C teams up with Nigerian producer Lekaa on their groundbreaking EP Confuse The Enemy, blending Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and Amapiano in a harmonious fusion that defies expectations. It’s a calm Friday evening in Victoria Island. The sun sets lazily over the shoreline of what used to be Lagos’ Bar Beach front.…

Egwu Records, founded by Nigerian singer Yinka Bernie, is set to hold the country’s first-ever Vinyl festival on December 23, at the Bature Brewery, in Lagos.

ALL roads lead to Jazzhole at Victoria Island, Lagos, this Sunday, as the culture and record store is set to celebrate Nigeria’s music legacy with a screening of Kokombe: The Nigerian Pop Scene.

At just 24, First Klaz is bridging the past and future of Afrobeats with his unique fusion of traditional Nigerian sounds and modern Gen-Z vibes, making him one of the most exciting artists to watch. Justice Esla might be a zoomer, but he’s undeniably one of the most talented 24-year-old fusionists bridging the past and…

From his early beginnings in Abuja to international collaborations, Tay Iwar, Nigeria’s reclusive alternative sensation, is on a journey to blending soul-leaning melodies with eclectic genre fusions. Tay Iwar is one of the most distinct voices that emerged within Nigeria’s alternative RnB scene in the past decade. Before appearing on the Grammy-nominated Wizkid record, Made…

Dwin, The Stoic defies expectations with his heartfelt ballads, blending vulnerability and community spirit. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his musical journey, creative process, and vision for the future. Dwin, The Stoic makes music that represents anything but stoicism. His music is a collection of records that promote vulnerability, community, and self-healing. His discography,…

Tosin Iwayemi, a Nigerian-born artist now based in the United Kingdom, captures the pulse of Africa in his art. His works are not mere depictions but dynamic narratives that capture the interplay of tradition, modernity, and resilience. With these pieces, The Goddess and Face of the Gods, Iwayemi invites us into a world of African…

Chocolate City’s emerging star Tariq is back with his third EP, Okada Airlines, a project inspired by his nomadic upbringing and infused with his signature emo-pop sound. In this exclusive interview, Tariq takes us behind the scenes of his creative journey, reflects on his musical influences, and reveals the personal story behind his latest release.…

The sonical surgeries that skeleton Afrobeats’ present image peaked during the early part of the millennium, with mavericks like Doctor Finesse rambunctiously innovating the western imports of RnB with indigenous music styles like highlife. The result was a very distinct melodic template that silhouettes native African melodies, with more catholic reception just like the patronage…