African Music In Brazil
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Favourite Nigerian Producers from the 50s to the 2000s
OJB Jezreel The late Lagos-born record producer and singer-songwriter had an active career from the late 1980s until his untimely
How Nigerian Artists Keep Indigenous Languages Alive
The average Nigerian is multilingual, and nowhere is this more evident than in our music. From the golden age of
7 Western Hit Songs Influenced By Afropop
Waka Waka (This Time) for Africa (2010) Featured on the 2010 FIFA World Cup soundtrack, the single became synonymous with
Zombie: The Turning Point in Fela’s Rebellion
Zombie might be Fela Kuti’s most pivotal album. It marked a transformation—from pan-African social critic to outright revolutionary, directly confronting
Early Nigerian Labels: Their Highs, Lows & Exit
Nigeria’s recorded music history began in 1925 with Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti’s Yoruba hymns, released on Zonophone. While sacred in tone,
Weird MC & The Politics Of Femininity
Adesola Idowu, popularly known as Weird MC, has enjoyed a music career spanning over three decades. Dubbed the “Rappatainer,” she
The Music Is The Message: So They Ban It
Eedris Abdulkareem, one of Nigeria’s most iconic rappers, has had his latest song Tell Your Papa banned by the Nigerian
The Rap Economy: Can Nigerian Rappers Make a Living?
Hip-hop has been a vital part of Nigeria’s music scene for decades, shaping the evolution of Afropop and influencing countless
The Mystery Of Steve Monite
Only You – Nigeria’s Accidental Star: Steve Monite Despite his recent cult following, Steve Monite remains something of a mystery
Feature: Dora Ifudu
Artist Profile: Theadora “Dora” Ifudu Theadora “Dora” Ifudu is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, painter, and media personality whose brief but bold
Feature: Barack Obama x Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is a new 12-episode podcast from acclaimed journalist Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab and Dolly