Favourite Afro Disco Boogie 80s Albums
Party Beats (1984): A slice of ’80s dancefloor magic from Cameroonian-Nigerian producer and composer Nkone Teles. The title track, released […]
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
6 western albums influenced by afro music
Talking Heads – Remain in Light Brian Eno discovered Fela Kuti’s music while record shopping and called it “the music
Early Nigerian Labels: Their Highs, Lows & Exit
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Weird MC & The Politics Of Femininity
Weird MC & the politics of femininity Adesola Idowu, popularly known as Weird MC, has enjoyed a music career spanning
How Nigerian Artists Keep Indigenous Languages Alive
How Nigerian Artists Keep Indigenous Languages Alive The average Nigerian is multilingual, and nowhere is this more evident than in
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?
The Rap Economy: Can Nigerian Rappers Make a Living? Hip-hop has been a vital part of Nigeria’s music scene for
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
Lil Simz & Obongjayar
The Little Simz–Obongjayar Link-Up Lagbaja and Ego, Outkast, Don Jazzy and D’banj – remarkable collaborators in popular music. Yet a
Our 9 Favorite Nigerian Rock Albums
From Lagos schoolboy prodigies to Port Harcourt army bands, Nigerian rock from the 1970s underground burned bright with fuzz, funk,