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Kwoli Black: New EP is "the cheapest form of therapy I’ve ever had"
Kwoli Black has a calmness about him that juxtaposes his new EP, ‘CAN I SPEAK?’ With a co-sign from Kojey Radical, having opened for the...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Album Review: Tyla Is The African Pop Star We Have Been Waiting For
“They never had a pretty girl from Joburg, See me now, and that's what they prefer”, says South-African superstar Tyla on “Jump” — track...

Naila Aroni
Mar 27, 20244 min read


In Concert: Rachel Chinouriri
Review of Rachel Chinouriri's headline show at KOKO Camden.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 9, 20242 min read


Aqyila: A Career in Full Bloom
The morning Toronto sun beams on Aqyila’s face as we exchange hellos on our Zoom call. Despite thousands of miles and a time-zone apart,...
Akachi Mbakwe
Mar 7, 20244 min read


Ones To Watch Vol. 10
Here are 5 up-and-coming artists you need to add to your playlist. Listen to the Ones To Watch playlist here. Adanna Duru - Babies You...
Akachi Mbakwe
Mar 1, 20242 min read


February Digital Cover: Shallipopi
“Wait, they call me Shallipopi Pluto presido,” Shallipopi sings his song Evil Receive as he roams the front stage of Brixton Electric....

Emmanuel Onapa
Feb 17, 20244 min read


King Kerby Enters His Superstar Era
King Kerby has been a key player in the Kenyan music industry, and has solidified himself as a lyrical master over years now. The proud...

Shishi Wanj
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Top 5 AFCON Official Theme Songs
The African Cup of Nations has not only been an arena for football showdowns, but musical ones too. Over the years we have had witnessed...

The Floor Mag
Feb 10, 20241 min read


Ones To Watch Vol. 9
Here are 6 up-and-coming artists you need to add to your playlist. Listen to the Ones To Watch playlist here. Jabu Graybeal - WAY WAY...
Akachi Mbakwe
Feb 9, 20242 min read


Women in South African Jazz
Zoë Modiga is a special talent. A vocalist, songwriter, outstanding performer and all-rounded entertainer, she began her ascendance onto...
Tseliso Monaheng
Jan 31, 20247 min read


Ones To Watch Vol.8
Our first edition of the Ones To Watch playlist of 2024 is here with 10 standout artists we're on the look out for! CTRL - Mysie Raised...

The Floor Mag
Jan 26, 20243 min read


The Inevitable Rise of Kenyan R&B
The last five years or so have seen a resurrection in R&B after a global demise in the early 2010s. Artists including H.E.R, Summer...

Shishi Wanj
Dec 1, 20237 min read


In Conversation With Joeboy: On The Pop-star's Journey To Global Domination
At the beginning of November, Joeboy released Only God Can Save Me, a track he describes as a channel to express the loneliness and...

Karen Chalamilla
Dec 1, 20237 min read


Ones To Watch Vol.7
Our weekly Ones To Watch playlist featuring music from up-and-coming artists we think you should add to your playlist! Click here to...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Nov 24, 20231 min read


4 Black Owned Vinyl Stores You Need To Visit
Whether you're an avid vinyl buyer, just starting off your collection, or simply a music lover, here are 4 black owned sonic havens you...

Andrea Nzeribe
Oct 31, 20232 min read


In Conversation With: Sydney Lowell
Sydney Lowell is becoming. “The poet knows the power of the word,” she says before adding, “it’s the spells we conjure that make up what...

Karen Chalamilla
Oct 30, 20237 min read


September Digital Cover: Dankie Sounds
Meet Tunde, Jimmy, Sama and Kaz, the four masterminds behind the events collective spearheading Amapiano and African dance music in the...

Keziah Doudy
Sep 14, 20235 min read


Coming out on top with Champion's Malcolm Kamulete
In conversation with Top Boy actor Malcolm Kamulete on his new role as Bosco Champion in brand new BBC series 'Champion'.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Crayon Album Review: Trench to Triumph
Back in 2021 we sat down with young Nigerian talent Crayon who stormed onto the scene with his debut project Cray Cray. The So Fine...

Andrea Nzeribe
Jul 28, 20232 min read


Stylist Spotlight: Alizé Demange
Alizé Demange is one of the most in-demand stylists in London right now, with her roster made up of figures dominating the music,...

Korede Alabi
Jul 8, 20235 min read
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