Music

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…

Jaytegs
“FLT 27” Review: Jaytegs Expands His Sonic Vision Through a Carefully Structured EP

The instrumentation across FLT 27 is layered and textured, with the production offering Jaytegs a…

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…

That Way
Mr Eazi & King Promise Craft A Sweet Valentine’s Day Record On “That Way”

Over the years, Mr Eazi has continued to make music which owes a lot to…

Peace in the Storm
“Peace in the Storm” Review: Min. Adeoluwa Experiments with Different Sonic Direction on New Single

“Peace in the Storm” stands as a commendable step in Min. Adeoluwa’s artistic journey. It…

Emerging African Artistes
25 Emerging African Artistes You Should Listen to in 2026

These 25 emerging African artistes represent the continent’s most compelling musical voices who deserve to…