The first time I heard Olamide was in 2011. He felt like a breath of fresh air, reminds me of the late Dagrin but with his own spin: a fusion of indigenous rap and pop taste. From Rapsodi to The Glory, he soundtracked my teenage years. Growing up in Osun State, Olamide was one of…
In the Nigerian music scene, there are many spectacular things to look out for, ranging from the artists fashion sense, personality, genre of music, to the uniqueness of their (stage) names. In this article, we will be highlighting 8 Nigerian artists with unique names. Lifesize Teddy (born Banigo Apiafi Treasure in Port Harcourt, Rivers State),…
NEW SINGLE IS TAKEN FROM ALPHA P’S FORTHCOMING EP LISTEN see HERE RELEASE DATE: 23/08/2024 “He wants to move unencumbered through genres to find new and puzzling ways to adlib a word, to straddle a beat, or be at total unity with specific flows. He would use afrobeats, fuji, dancehall, trap, or sing a whimsical…
In the past year, African music has soared to new heights, breaking records and crossing borders like never before. Ghana’s infectious “banku” sound to Nigeria’s globally embraced afrobeats, the continent’s creative explosion signifies a transformative moment in African music and culture. Additionally, it’s worth noting the growing influence of drill music in Africa, adding another…