John Legend’s return to Lagos at Global Citizen’s Move Afrika concert was a dazzling display of musical brilliance and heartfelt connection, uniting fans and dignitaries alike with nostalgia, electrifying performances, and unexpected duets. “Lagos, I am so excited to be back. It’s been too long; I missed you all,” John Legend said as he opened…

The sweeter the poetry, the more interesting an RnB song can get, especially one that basically talks about a hopeful romantic serenading his lover. Valjae’s recently-released RnB jam, “Say Yes” is a prime example of how good lyricism can make or mar a romantic record, irrespective of genre. “Baby, if I give you all of…

If Victony could rank all his musical experiments, one that is definitely built to stand out is his evergreen duet with Saint JHN dubbed, Tiny Apartment off his acclaimed album, Stubborn. The song is best enjoyed for its richly melodramatic and soulful composition. It’s ambitious enough to even become a notable template for Afrobeats-American RnB…

Afro-gospel powerhouse Sunmisola Agbebi has released her highly anticipated 9-track EP, The Glory—a soul-stirring project that captures the essence of worship, faith, and the undeniable presence of God. With a sound rooted in spirituality yet bold enough to transcend borders, The Glory is a testament to Sunmisola’s ever-growing impact on the global gospel scene. This…

If Cill Soul is known for anything, it’s her sonority and sincerity. Her soft vocals open the track, ushering in her lyricism in Igbo: “Ekwela ka ihere mee anyị/ Hapụ mpako gị n'azụ gi/ Ka anyị wee mee ka echi ka mma/ Obere mmiri taa ga-abụ nnukwu echi.” On her latest song, Echi, the songbird…

After three years abroad, the 17th Headies returns to Lagos with an expanded eligibility period and the promise of fresh innovation. Yet critics argue it needs a major revamp to truly reflect Nigeria’s dynamic music scene. After Nigeria’s biggest music award spent two editions overseas to, arguably, improve its operations, the Headies returns on 17…

The soothing ambient chords that open Sylars Akhigbe’s latest and fifth studio release, Miracle Worker, set the tone for an immersive inspirational RnB experience. The rhythm of contemporary Christian gospel music usually swings in this direction for a worship track, and Sylars’ Miracle Worker attempts to magnify the intricacies behind such a fundamental approach. Essentially…

Medeyonmi Akran’s work is a quiet revolution, a blend of art and advocacy that speaks in whispers but resonates deeply. Her projects, ‘Eyes That See’ and ‘Culture!!! Brides From The East (Nigeria)’, are not just collections of images or stories; they are windows into worlds often overlooked, rendered with a sensitivity that feels both personal…

At just 26, DJ Khalipha is reshaping Nigeria’s electronic dance music scene with his pioneering genre—originally known as Mara and now rebranded as Street House. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his early passion for DJing, his creative process, and his ambitious vision for the future of Nigerian EDM. Nigeria’s electronic dance music (EDM) scene…

Spinning off with a loud Alleluia! chant, segued by soothing pianos and harmonization, Lawrence Oyor just-released “Joy On My Account” is quite the joy giver it claims to be. And a quick peek into its production credits reveals a familiar ingenious audio-engineer and music director, Chubie Ujah. And it’s another brilliant example of Ujah’s intense…

Harbinging familiar tropes sits at the crux of Kris Grant’s film score discography in Nollywood. His engaging and charismatic delivery have since structured his film scores into the nostalgic and energetic Hip Hop tunes that he’s renowned for across Nollywood since 2021. On his most recent film score, “Ogbe”, which was among the official soundtrack…

Not everyone can juggle multiple life goals as brazenly as Nagaxa, the young Nigerian musician and professional footballer at the Emirati-based FC Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates. Born Nuradeen Ismaila, the singer navigates the African music space, one song at a time, with his latest being a duet dubbed, “Soro”, with Nigerian superstar Reekado…