Music

Kings Will Rise
“Kings Will Rise” Review: The Scorpion Kings Continue Stellar Run With New Album

Kings Will Rise does not seek to reinvent their empire, but to reaffirm it, proving…

This One Is Personal
“This One Is Personal” Review: Tiwa Savage Deeply Explores R&B in Her Most Soul-Baring Album Yet

With This One Is Personal, Tiwa Savage reminds us that her truest strength lies in…

After Midnight
“After Midnight” Review: Gyakie Consolidates Her Familiar Style on Debut Album

After Midnight succeeds as an easy listen, full of cool grooves, calming beats, striking guest…

Less Trouble
“Less Trouble” Review: Shekhinah Presents Her Best Work Yet With New Album

Less Trouble is a stellar outing in every regard. It carries Shekhinah’s quiet confidence to…

Memorabilia
“Memorabilia” Review: Efue Announces Herself Impressively With Debut EP

Memorabilia is a memorable debut that validates the early buzz. It is personal, thoughtful, and…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: BIG JOL!

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: BIG JOL! By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello! Greetings to all our sonic…

music videos
Are Music Videos Relevant in Afro-Pop Today?

Today, music videos in Afro-Pop no longer mainly serve to reach new audiences. Instead, they…

Emadlelweni Aluhlaza
“Emadlelweni Aluhlaza” Review: Blue Pappi Charts Introspective Journey Across Sprawling Album

Emadlelweni Aluhlaza is an engaging listen despite its considerable length. Its softness and vulnerability serve…

Lifestyle
“Lifestyle” Review: Balloranking Brings His Street-Pop Sound to an Amapiano-Driven EP

Lifestyle may not be Balloranking’s most vulnerable outing, but it signals a subtle iteration that…