Music

Jubed
Jubed Is Expanding the Sound and Vision of Ghanaian Pop

“Ghanaian music will always be my number one foundation, but Nigerian music, especially in this…

sampling
Sampling, Interpolation, and What Music Copyright Requires

Failure to clear samples or interpolations may lead to consequences that extend beyond legal disputes.…

oSHAMO
In Conversation: oSHAMO Talks Fuji, Self-Discovery, and What’s Next

“My job now is to put my culture on the map, and that is exactly…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Big Bang

Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Big Bang By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku “Guess who’s back back back, back again…

What You Lose When You Sign Away Your Masters

Masters ownership is one of the most consequential decisions an artiste can make, because it…

iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi
“iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi” Review: Sjava’s Emphatically Concludes Trilogy With New Album

iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi stands as the magnum opus of Sjava’s artistic journey so far, a body…

Billboard
Who Shapes Our Narratives?: Afrobeats, Billboard, and the Barometers of Success in African Music

To recalibrate the balance of cultural authority, African music publications must be adequately resourced and…

Hybrid
“Hybrid” Review: Shoday’s Artistry Solidifies on Debut Album

The consistent throughline across Hybrid is Shoday himself and the strength of his vocal work. …

love songs
Why Have Nigerian Pop Love Songs Lost Their Emotional Depth?

A cursory survey of the most popular love songs from the past decade reveals a…

east africa
The Long Retreat of East African Conscious Music

At a moment when politics presses hardest on daily East African life, the music that…