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In Conversation With: DDG
If there is one thing that DDG has proven with his journey, it’s that the rise to music stardom isn’t linear. Darryl Dwyane Granberry...
Ope Oduwole
Aug 11, 20215 min read


Ayra Starr Album Review: 19 & Dangerous
In the beginning of the year, Ayra Starr announced her presence on the scene with a self-titled EP; a 5 track offering that solidified...

Karen Chalamilla
Aug 9, 20213 min read


On Repeat: Samm Henshaw drops 'Grow' from upcoming Album
Samm Henshaw drops single Grow, accompanied by a visual starring himself as Sonny and his love interest, Selah played by Tiana Major9 ....

Karen Chalamilla
Jul 22, 20211 min read


In Conversation With: Donae'o
Donae’o: pronounced Donay-o to mean ‘gift from God.’ An apt stage name for a spiritual Ian Greenidge who always knew he was going to be...

Karen Chalamilla
Jul 14, 20215 min read


Book Review: Obalende Sector
“If you’ve ever wondered why aliens don’t land in Africa, this story is for you.” Although the zine doesn’t necessarily talk about...
Ope Oduwole
Jul 12, 20215 min read


In Conversation With: Guvna B
We caught up with the rapper, author and football pundit on the back of the release of the music video for his song with D Double E, Very...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jul 7, 20214 min read


In Conversation With: Vague Detail
The concept of an oxymoron is puzzling in itself. The fact that two opposites can work alongside each other harmoniously is something...
Ope Oduwole
Jul 1, 20214 min read


In Conversation With: Bryann
Despite being in the early stages of his career, Bryann is a promising talent within the ever-expansive genre that is Afrobeats. Not only...
Ope Oduwole
Jun 28, 20217 min read


On Repeat: Headie One Unveils New Single 'Pound Signs'
Headie One is experiencing his first taste of mainstream success. His politically charged performance at the BRITs last month - the most...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Tomi Thomas EP Review: Hopeless Romantic
You would be hard pressed to find a current afrobeats artist that does not find inspiration from an array of Caribbean sounds. From...

Karen Chalamilla
Jun 21, 20213 min read


In Conversation With: Ransom FA
The supposed monopoly that London had on UK Rap and Hip-Hop continues to crumble with talented artists from all over Britain at the...
Ope Oduwole
Jun 7, 20216 min read


In Conversation With: Crayon
An instant decision made at the entrance of an exam room changed the course of Crayon’s life. He decided not to write the paper and...

Karen Chalamilla
Jun 1, 20215 min read


On Repeat: Olamide drops first song from upcoming project
Nigerian artist Olamide has just dropped the audio and visuals for Rock, the first single from his forthcoming album UY Scuti. Produced...

Karen Chalamilla
May 14, 20211 min read


In Conversation With: Jake Isaac
Interview by Paula Abu and write-up by Karen Chalamilla. “I was in a session once and someone was like “you've got a half decent voice,...

Paula Abu
May 13, 20216 min read


The BRITs 2021: Performance Made Political
Throughout 2020 and into the beginning months of 2021, the contrast between affecting positive change and performative gestures has not...
Ope Oduwole
May 12, 20215 min read


In Conversation With: Koko Brown
After being disheartened by the artistic spaces she found herself in, Koko Brown sought to carve out a space of her own, through the form...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
May 11, 20213 min read


On Repeat: Juls Reunites with Projexx and Tay Iwar On 'Chance'
After their collaboration on the standout True Love from Wiz Kid's Made In Lagos, fans will be glad to hear that Juls, Projexx and Tay...

Karen Chalamilla
May 10, 20211 min read


In Conversation With: Amos
It’s very easy for artists that start out on talent shows to fade into the background but that’s not an option for 15-year-old rapper...

Andrea Nzeribe
May 7, 20215 min read


5 Noteworthy Animated Music Videos
I feel like it wouldn’t be fair to go through the whole of #AnimatedApril ignoring animation in music. For decades music videos have...

Andrea Nzeribe
Apr 30, 20213 min read


On Repeat: Ayra Starr drops new visuals for 'DITR'
Following the release of her self-titled debut EP, Ayra Starr has gone on to amass 11 million global streams, No.1 peak on Nigerian...

Karen Chalamilla
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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