Music

Producers and their tags
10 Afrobeats Producers and Their Signature Tags

Producer tags—those pithy audio signatures layered into songs—serve as an essential tool for identity in…

A Ghetto Love Story
Basketmouth Displays Mastery On “A Ghetto Love Story” Soundtrack Album

A Ghetto Love Story is Basketmouth’s most rounded project thus far, and his strongest claim…

African dancers
What Music and Dance Trended in Francophone Africa in 2024?

In video after video, dance scene after dance scene, reels after reels, it becomes clear…

A Journey of Love
“A Journey of Love” Review: Gemma Ofili’s Project Navigates Love and Healing

 A Journey of Love captures the delicate tension between vulnerability and resolve, creating moments that…

Afrobeats Superstars
Opinion: We Have Taken Afrobeats to the World, and Now They Are Taking It From Us

In our quest for global dominance, we have been reckless as a culture. Afrobeats has…

Afro-Pop superstars
The Resonance of Locality in Afro-Pop’s Global Rise

The continued resonance of locality in Afro-Pop means that while the genre has grown to…

Hard Guy Confessions
“Hard Guy Confessions” Review: Johnny Drille and Don Jazzy Unmask the Vulnerabilities of Love

Hard Guy Confessions is a story of two artistes finding their rhythm together, moving through…

Afrobeats feuds
Afrobeats’ Most Iconic Feuds Over the Years

Some of the most pivotal moments in Afrobeats history have been defined by sharp disses,…

Morayo, Afrobeats
“Morayo” Review: Wizkid Balances Grief and Groove on Sixth Album

Morayo is a compelling blend of personal reflection, cultural homage, and sonic experimentation. While it…

Sama
“Sama” Review: Maua Sama’s EP Is the Sound of Self-Expression

Sama creates an intimate environment, where moments of reflection give way to more powerful, anthemic…