Music

Chidinma Ekile’s Transition to Gospel Music: A Case of Career Suicide?

Several things work to Chidinma Ekile’s advantage and will perhaps ensure she survives what might…

Maverick City Worship: Beyond Music, Now a Revolution

There is a deliberateness with which the group goes about its mission to create spaces…

D’banj Reinforces His Legend on “Stress Free, Chapter 1” Album

On “Stress Free,” D’banj’s fifth solo studio album, he reinforces his legend status with minimal…

From Port Harcourt To The World: Meet 1DA Banton, The Former Church Drummer Whose Sound Emphasises The Good Life

By Fatiat Saliu The city of Port Harcourt, situated in the Southern region of Nigeria,…

Looking For A Romantic Playlist That Is 100% Nigerian? Here’s One For You

By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera and Fatiat Saliu Lists are very important for a lot of…

Here Are Ten Nigerian Songs That Draw Heavy Influence From Amapiano

By Emmanuel Daraloye Amapiano, a variant of South African deep house music, is the new…

How Nigerian Music Powers Hollywood Blockbusters

By Jerry Chiemeke On June 25, 2021, Nigerians on Twitter struggled (in vain) to contain…

Ọja, The Musical Instrument Which Mirrors Igbo Individuality and Spirituality

By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera I am seated at Chuckies Restaurant in Nnamdi Azikiwe University with…

From Mixing Sounds In Church To Making Socially-Conscious Music: The Story Of Papyfire

By Fatiat Saliu  For Ibidapo-Obe Oluwaseun, professionally known as Papyfire,  music is the blood that runs…

Timi Dakolo, “Everything”, And How Nigerian Gospel Songs Have Become Anthems Of Hope

By Joshua Chizoma Emeka Making faith-based confessions is a huge part of Nigerian Christian tradition. Christians…