Listicle

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

Essen, 1983 Broadcast live across Europe on Germany’s Rockpalast, Sunny Adé’s 1983 set at Essen’s Grugahalle introduced his electrifying juju

Where are the Female Nigerian Producers? Female Nigerian musicians are increasingly claiming space in today’s music scene. Singers, rappers, and

Waka Waka (This Time) for Africa (2010): Featured on the 2010 FIFA World Cup soundtrack, the single became synonymous with

Party Beats (1984): A slice of ’80s dancefloor magic from Cameroonian-Nigerian producer and composer Nkone Teles. The title track, released

OJB Jezreel: The late Lagos-born record producer and singer-songwriter had an active career from the late 1980s until his untimely

Tems: Tems’ NPR Tiny Desk performance is restrained, intimate, and quietly mesmerising – perfectly suited to the space. Her band

Obongjayar’s Still Sun performance is a burst of colour, rhythm, and raw charisma. His raspy vocals cut through uplifting lyrics,

Talking Heads – Remain in Light Brian Eno discovered Fela Kuti’s music while record shopping and called it “the music