From Marlians to Wizkid FC, Afrobeats fandoms are contributing to the globalisation of the sound, even if some might consider them overly obsessive.

It is no longer news or debatable in any form that Nigerian home-brewed genre of music, Afrobeats has secured its place as an item on the world's menu of music. But since nothing truly lasts forever concerns have been expressed in different quarters as to the future of the genre. But African American Richardine Bartee,…

As Western interest in music from Africa has exploded over the last five years, the rhetoric from many of the continent’s leading stars has emphasized the urgency for unity among musicians and practitioners in the music ecosystem. The words have rarely if ever, transcended to the actual music-making itself for a multiplicity of reasons; but…

Last week, Burna Boy took to Twitter in a now-deleted post about how no one has paved way for him as an artiste and this generated different reactions from people on the platform; both fellow artistes and fans. However, in a recent video interview, veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem has accused the African Giant of…

Nigerian superstar musician, Burna Boy recently lost out to  Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo at the 62nd Grammy Awards under the World Music category. Many music lovers especially Nigerians were left disappointed with Burna Boy failing to clinch the award although many also expressed the opinion that Kidjo's win is a well-deserved one. In her reaction,  supermodel…

As far as it has travelled, Nigerian music hasn't enjoyed the smoothest journey. Its transition from a catchy mix of western and local genres into an in-demand global sound has been plagued by an Achilles' Heel; the lack of infrastructure. Legal disputes borne out of hastily made "Whatsapp" deals have broken the internet and Instablog9ja on more than one occasion. Few venues in Nigeria can host a music festival. And year after year, artists and fans alike are robbed by the sheer scarcity of resources they need to deliver and enjoy the best experience.

Wherever Afrobeats or Nigerian music is discussed in the world, one of the names likely to come up is Wizkid. His global chart-topping music is often cited as the reference point for African music. Now the 29-year-old Nigerian singer is set to launch a music streaming app. Wizkid made this announcement in response to a…

The Afrobeats movement is rapidly gaining momentum across the globe. The African birthed pop sub-genre is sweeping across the world like a tidal wave and now Australia is about to feel the wave. This October, Wizkid alongside Yemi Alade and Tanzanian songwriter/dancer Harmonize would headline the 1Dance Africa concert series in Australia. The concert series will…

I remember the first time Ice Prince walked into the Roc Nation offices in New York, he was waving a flag, and a video crew tagged along, and making a big deal out of the incident. When he was pictured with JAY-Z, that photo – no matter how you feel now with hindsight wisdom –…

We scream about the world spotlight falling on our music, and the creators that we have made superstars. But what are they selling to the world? Are we selling anything other than our buzz? j

There is no doubting of the fact that Naija music and indeed African sound is writing a beautiful story in the global entertainment space, as this year’s edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) that held in Texas, United States on Sunday, October 8, had some Nigeria’s leading music acts like Davido, Wizkid, Yemi…

Wizkid is on a hit roll as he releases Fever What better way to release your first official song of the year if not on Nigeria's independence with cover art colours that reflect her national colours. The song was produced by Blaq Jerzee and Northboi https://soundcloud.com/user-824608965/wizkid-fever-1