Music

Afrobeats
On Afrobeats to the World: Where Is the Line Between Evolution and Identity Crisis?

Afrobeats’ current condition reflects the tensions inherent in global success. As a sound, it continues…

African music
There is Nothing New Under the Sun (That African Music Hasn’t Already Lived Through)

Is Afrobeats losing its creative spark, or is it in a decrescendo? These questions go…

For Me, This Time
“For Me, This Time” Review: Africaine Makes Strong Impression with Debut EP

For Me, This Time is an impressive debut that introduces Africaine’s artistic identity with clarity,…

spotlight
Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Matters of the Heart

Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Matters of the Heart. By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello beautiful people, and welcome…

Big Bad World
“Big Bad World” Review: Ajebutter22 Hits New Artistic Heights on New EP

Big Bad World captures Ajebutter22 growing in confidence, not only as a songwriter and vocalist,…

Out of Sight - Out of Mind
“Out of Sight – Out of Mind: Volume 1” Review: Ycee Expresses Stylistic Yin & Yang on New Album

Out of Sight – Out of Mind: Volume 1 is an impressively realised project that…

Love is a Machinery
“Love is a Machinery” Review: Anendlessocean Gives Romance the Album It Deserves

Love is a Machinery succeeds because Anendlessocean treats its central theme literally; love, examined here,…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Outside the Box

Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Outside the Box By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings once again, musical explorers, rhythm…

Small Chops
“Small Chops” Review: Mannywellz Delivers a Sweet Treat on New EP

Small Chops is an immensely sweet and satisfying listen, one whose softness and restraint are…

Afrobeats
The Afrobeats Takeover: A Myth of Institutional Power

Being invited to perform in a house is not the same as holding the deed.…