Music

Annabel Joseph Ojoboh
The Classical Warmth of Annabel Joseph Ojoboh’s Music

Feelings of tenderness and emotional depth are what listeners often seek from great classical songs,…

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Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Rhythms

Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Soulful Rhythms By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, sonic explorers. Did you have…

Wa Jo Pa
“Wa Jo Pa” Review: Bad Boy Timz Leans Into His Strengths on Lively Sophomore Album

Wa Jo Pa is a solid follow-up that does exactly what a second album should:…

Addiction
“Addiction” Review: Jay Melody Stakes His Claim in Bongo Flava’s Hall of Fame

Addiction stands as the clearest sign yet that Jay Melody is approaching that razor-thin line…

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Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Mellow May

Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: Mellow May By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, my fellow brave music adventurers.…

Journey Through Life
“Journey Through Life” Review: Femi Kuti’s Album Confronts Nigeria’s Political Realities

Journey Through Life demands to be heard, understood, and, perhaps more importantly, acted upon. By…

Gen Z
“Gen Z” Review: Zinoleesky Treads Familiar Ground on New Album

Gen Z lands less like an ambitious sophomore leap and more like a holding pattern—Zinoleesky…

Livestream
The Rise of Live-streaming in Nigerian Music Marketing

As audiences increasingly crave more intimate engagement, live streaming platforms—particularly Twitch—could become central to how…

4Mr Frank White
In Conversation: 4Mr Frank White Talks Sound, Identity, and Evolution of East African Afro-Swing Rap

“I’ve moved from the underground scene to a more commercial and global space, without ever…

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Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: South Africa, Soul & Sundry

Afrocritik’s Weekly Music Spotlight: South Africa, Soul & Sundry By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Happy new month,…