Editorials

Decline Of Nigerian Boy/Girl Groups The 1970s were Nigeria’s golden age of bands. In the pre-digital world, music was built […]

Record stores are disappearing worldwide as streaming dominates. But even in this digital age, the vacuum left by physical music

African Music in Brazil – From Samba to Bossa Nova Music is integral to Brazilian culture, defining sports like capoeira,

Mor Thiam: Nepo Daddy or Unsung Instrumentalist? You’ve probably heard of global pop star Akon, but did you know his

1. Seun Rere (1982) Shot in London, this vibrant performance video captures Christy in full 80s diva mode, fronting a

Ginger Baker in Africa – The rock legend that made Lagos his home Ginger Baker, iconic English drummer of bands

Early Nigerian Labels: Their Highs, Lows & Exit Nigeria’s recorded music history began in 1925 with Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti’s Yoruba

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 The average Nigerian is multilingual, and nowhere is this more evident than in

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

The Little Simz–Obongjayar Link-Up Lagbaja and Ego, Outkast, Don Jazzy and D’banj – remarkable collaborators in popular music. Yet a