Recognising afrobeat producers and their undoubted influence on the sound. On 4 November 2016, Runtown released ‘Mad Over You’ to massive acclaim and positive reception from fans in Nigeria and across the globe. More than the praise and number of streams the song garnered, it signified a new direction for afrobeats with its slowed tempo and distinct piano and conga combination. This experiment differed from the typically upbeat sounds expected from afrobeat artistes. In the h

We highlight the significance of Burna Boy's back-to-back nominations for the Best Global Music Album Grammy, Everything about Burna Boy exudes confidence. From his assertive mannerisms to his music — oozing with self-assured notoriety — his confident approach to life is hard to miss, and this ultimately boils down to experience. On “Level up”, the intro to his newest album Twice as Tall, Burna expressed his disappointment about failing to win the Grammy for the Best World M

We present a global icon from the city of Lagos. Ayo Balogun, the artist known as ‘Wizkid’ is arguably the biggest Nigerian artist of his generation, a generation his influence spans over from not just music, but into fashion, the dreams of an entire generation and more to come. From his appearance on the Nigerian music scene with his debut single ‘Holla at Your Boy’, Wizkid has continued to have a hold on the game for 10 years which only a few can attempt to claim. In ‘Holla