Music

Wizkid
How Wizkid Redefined Nigeria’s Sonic Landscape With “Made In Lagos”

It has been five years since Made in Lagos first graced our ears, yet it…

beef
Has Nigerian Hip-Hop Found Its Mojo Again?

Listeners still crave the wordplay, punchlines, creativity, and raw artistry that make rap magnetic. More…

No Excuses
“No Excuses” Review: Blaqbonez Reaffirms His Status With Swagger, Skill, and Clarity

No Excuses stakes a claim: the Nigerian rap scene should take Blaqbonez as seriously as…

Fuji
“Fuji” Review: Adekunle Gold’s Sixth Album Honours Fuji’s Legacy With Modern Sensibility

For all the reverence and cultural gravitas the album title suggests, Fuji isn’t a full-bodied…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Mega Catch-Up
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Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Mega Catch-Up By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello! Greetings to all the brave…

Industry Machine
“Industry Machine” Review: Odumodublvck’s Album Is Loud, Bold, and Loosely Bolted Together

As a rap album, Industry Machine invites scrutiny of its lyricism. Odumodublvck’s chest-thumping is a…

Protect Sarz At All Costs
“Protect Sarz At All Costs” Review: Sarz’s Star-Loaded Debut Is Brilliant in Parts, But Fails to Thrill Fully

Protect Sarz At All Costs, his long-awaited debut, is an album that should bring to…

Peace By Piece
“Peace By Piece” Review: Fireboy DML and Pheelz’s Collaborative EP Serves Up Feel-Good Afro-Pop Bliss

Peace By Piece is the definition of feel-good music. It’s fluid in its execution, assured…

Yariasu
“Yariasu” Review: Nyashinski’s Familiarity Dulls the Spark of His Latest Album

Yariasu feels weighed down by an overextended formula and, more troublingly, marred by puzzling sonic…

The Torcher
“The Torcher” Review: Stonebwoy Proves His Pedigree on New Album

The Torcher is a smooth, enjoyable listen that manages to pack breadth and depth into…