Why Wizkid’s "Ojuelegba" Remains Afrobeats' Most Defining Moment
How the afropop star's smash hit laid the foundation for the genre's global ascension.
DOCUMENTING THE CULTURE.
Adeyemi Boluwatife
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
The Pick: Wizkid Takes Us On A Sensual Journey On "Steady"
Our song of the week!
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Aug 28, 2021
- 4 min
Press Play: New Music From Wizkid, Burna Boy, Psycho YP & more
Your weekly dose of the best new sounds on the continent!
Adeyemi Boluwatife
- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
Wizkid Returns With Deluxe Edition of 'Made in Lagos'
The Afrobeat superstar releases three new tracks as a timely update to his 2020 album.
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Aug 13, 2021
- 3 min
Press Play: New Music From Wizkid, Oxlade, Laime & More
Your weekly dose of the best new songs on the continent!
BSide Editorial
- Aug 11, 2021
- 7 min
It's London's Time Now
With a growing catalogue including work with Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Rema and Ayra Starr, the young producer is only getting started.
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
Press Play: New Music From Fireboy, Wizkid, Wani & More
Your weekly dose of the best new songs on the continent!
Adeyemi Boluwatife
- Jul 22, 2021
- 4 min
Could "Essence" Be Afrobeats' "Despacito"?
Following the recent global success of the afropop hit, many wonder if this could be the watershed moment afrobeats has been waiting for.
Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu
- Jul 12, 2021
- 5 min
Collaborative Genius or Cultural Appropriation?
With the increasing crossover of genres and cultural influences, it's important for artistes to evaluate their approach to co-opting.