Abioye Damilare Samson

Jubed
Jubed Is Expanding the Sound and Vision of Ghanaian Pop

“Ghanaian music will always be my number one foundation, but Nigerian music, especially in this…

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…

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…

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…

Real, Vol. 1
“Real, Vol. 1” Review: Wizkid and Asake’s Joint EP Falls Short of Its Monumental Potential

While the collaboration between these two leading heavyweight Afro-Pop stars holds immense cultural relevance, there’s…

10 Classic African Songs Turning 10 in 2026
10 Classic African Songs Turning 10 in 2026

Amidst the torrent of song releases that birthed viral hits, the continent produced timeless records…

Afrocritik’s Top 50 African Music Projects of 2025
Afrocritik’s Top 50 African Music Projects of 2025

This list documents the breadth and depth of African music in 2025, and it stands…

Afrocritik’s Top 100 African Songs of 2025
Afrocritik’s Top 100 African Songs of 2025

The year bore witness to historic triumphs that reaffirmed Africa’s place at the apex of…

Love Is A Kingdom
“Love Is A Kingdom” Review: Tems’ EP Is a Soul-Deep Exploration of Love’s Many Dimensions

Love Is A Kingdom is a polished deep dive into her emotionally perceptive approach to…

Fuji Moto
“Fuji Moto” Review: Seyi Vibez’s Ambitious Album Lacks Coherence

More problematically, for a project ostensibly designed as homage to Fuji, Fuji Moto is curiously…