The Illustrious Rise of Urban Highlife in Nigeria
Before Nigeria's independence, highlife was a mainstay; seeping into our country's roots from Ghana. Although the genre's popularity...
DOCUMENTING THE CULTURE.
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
Lost Files: Juls' Leap of Faith
Lost Files is a column dedicated to celebrating older projects that might have flown under the radar when they were released. This week,...
Fechi Marcel
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Nigerian Streetwear Brands To Keep On Your Radar In 2021
With the evident growing market for streetwear in Nigeria, here are some streetwear brands you should get familiar with. Streetwear...
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Mar 1, 2021
- 8 min
It's Beyond the Music: Why Artistes Need to Embrace Creative Direction
Understanding the importance of music projects having a creative rollout. In recent times, the need for an image easily associated with...
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Mar 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Evolution of Indigenous Rap In Nigeria
Hip hop arrived in Nigeria in the '80s and has since undergone an expansive rise from more commercial-friendly sounds to lyrical chops...
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
Eight Amapiano Songs You Should Listen To
The South African genre has made its way from the streets of Pretoria and taken the world by storm. We highlight eight must-listen songs...
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Feb 25, 2021
- 4 min
Lost Files: What Happens In Lagos
Lost Files is a column dedicated to celebrating older projects that might have flown under the radar when they were released. This week,...
Abdul-Jabbar Obiagwu
- Feb 25, 2021
- 4 min
On The Fringe: 3rty's Blend of "Herbal Music" Will Heal You
The multi-genre artiste's specially-brewed mashup of R&B, pop & Afrobeats aims to soothe souls, heal hearts & ease minds. On the Fringe...
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Here's What Spotify in Nigeria Could Mean For Our Music Market
The streaming app is finally available in Nigeria, but what does this mean for our industry? Finally, after what seemed like a hundred...