Abioye Damilare Samson

Catharsis
“Catharsis” Review: Fola’s Debut Album Offers an Intimate Outpouring of Desire and Affection

With Catharsis, FOLA proves himself a songwriter and vocalist whose ascent is finely honed for…

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

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

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…

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…

444PLAY
“444PLAY” Review: Minz’s New EP Explores a Breezy Expansion of His Eclectic Pop Textures

There’s a satisfying precision to the sequencing on 444PLAY: no song overstays its welcome, and…

FirstKlaz
The Neo-Arewa Soundscapes of FirstKlaz

“I think Arewa Sound is something really special, but it hasn’t been fully tapped into…

Alté
10 Rising African Alté Artistes to Watch in 2025

In 2025, the Alté movement continues to evolve, with an inventive new class of African…

Fimí
In Conversation: Fimí Talks Rap, Creative Confidence, and Finding Her Voice Through Music

“It doesn’t matter if you’re coming with raw bars or leaning into melody, there’s an…

No Sign of Weakness
“No Sign of Weakness” Review: Burna Boy’s LP Is Technical, Polished, Yet Safely Played

Burna Boy will always exude creativity, but on No Sign of Weakness, the boundaries he…

Afro-Gospel
10 Artistes Leading the Afro-Gospel Sound in 2025

Fast forward to today, Afro-Gospel continues to thrive as a growing force connecting deeply with…