From Yemi Alade’s 'Johnny', to Psquare’s ‘Shekini’, the modern-day Nigerian music videos have begun to attract viewership all over the world. Nigerian music videos have over time evolved from the ...

*Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter Waje has embarked on an innovative journey with the exclusive release of her new EP “Same Human, Different Beast” on Gala Music, scheduled for release today, ...

Burna Boy, often hailed as the African Giant has gained worldwide recognition, becoming one of Africa’s most influential music ambassadors. With over 5 million subscribers on YouTube, his channel ...

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday.

When Nigerians talk about “Japa” — Yoruba slang for escape — they’re referring to the growing wave of young people seeking opportunities abroad. In Canada, especially in Toronto, that movement is ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

Onyeka Onwenu (MFR) was a famous artist whose effort contributed to the commerciality of Nigerian music and paved the way for future female stars to shine. On July 31, 2024, Nigerians woke up to the ...

Fújì fuses Islamic philosophy and wordsmithing with Yoruba poetry and meaning-making to create sound, idioms and recreational habits. It does this across social classes, from the wealthy in the ...

The news of the death of Nigerian musician Onyeka Onwenu on 30 July 2024 hit me, as a musician and popular music scholar, like a thunderbolt. I have listened to and appreciated Onyeka’s music since I ...

Conference to tackle cracks in the African music industry and support systems ...