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Nigerian Afrobeats star Simi has released the official music video for Woman To Woman, a standout track from her acclaimed 2023 album Lost and Found. Dropped on March 18, the video aligns perfectly with Women’s History Month, reinforcing the album’s core themes of sisterhood and female empowerment. Woman To Woman is an anthem of confidence and solidarity, and the visual brings this message to life with vibrant storytelling and striking imagery. Featuring a diverse cast—including her mother, close friends, activists, and influencers—the video showcases the strength, resilience, and unity of women from all walks of life. Each frame crafted to…
Abuja-based R&B artist 3kene delivers an emotionally charged new single, On Brand, diving deep into the complexities of unreciprocated love. With melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics, the song captures the turmoil of longing, self-doubt, and the painful realization that affection isn’t always mutual. From the very first line, ‘Wish I could cry my thoughts when I’m with you,’ 3kene sets the tone for a soul-stirring journey through vulnerability and suppressed emotions. As the track unfolds, lyrics like ‘You know how to win my love, so I want to lose all things wey wear me down’ expose the sacrifices made in…
Rising Afrobeat star Sizzy Benjamin is set to motivate and uplift listeners with his latest single, I Go Win. The track, released under Red Nation Records , is a powerful anthem of resilience, determination, and self-belief.Listen to “I go win’ Blending Afrobeat rhythms with heartfelt lyrics, I Go Win speaks to anyone facing challenges, reminding them that victory is within reach. Sizzy Benjamin’s signature sound, rich melodies, and captivating delivery make this song a must-listen for fans of inspirational music.“This song is for everyone pushing through tough times,” says Sizzy Benjamin. “I Go Win is a reminder that no matter…
Barely a few months into the year and it’s already looking like a great one for Nigerian music. Last year, in contrast, was decidedly languorous for Nigerian music, bordering on existentially depressing. Critics and fans alike obsessively worried about the tepid air that hung over the music scene and spun treatises and think pieces that broached possible ways to jolt the scene back to life. This publication churned out its share of harried opinion pieces on the subject. This year however has already spawned several hit singles. Fresh voices like Famous Pluto, Serotonin, and Kunmie have come to the fore.…
Stanley Obi’s Love in Every Word which was released on Omoni Oboli’s YouTube channel has monopolized Nigerians’ attention since its release. The film, written by Mfon-Abasi Micheal Inyang, has amassed over 7 million views (as of the time of writing this essay) and has been the subject of numerous conversations. The heightened level of discourse matches that of Netflix and Prime Video Originals. Think of the almost-unending conversations that Jade Osiberu’s Christmas in Lagos and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo generated. Akin to these Originals, Love in Every Word has generated conversations on the chaotic streets of Twitter (now X), the deceptively-calm…
The past few days have witnessed a maelstrom of complaints about the unrelenting hardships that have blighted Nigeria under President Tinubu’s administration. Social media is riddled with complaints that range from the price of petrol to the obscenely expensive price of food, to the contemptuous state of infrastructure in the country. This is not to say that until now, Nigerians have entirely been tight-lipped about the economic crisis we have been living through. But the events of the past few days, which have culminated in a near-ubiquitous rallying for good governance, carry the scent of a freshly budding revolution. It…
Rising Afrobeats sensation Koray was officially named Afro Artist of the Year at the prestigious 312 Music Awards, marking a major milestone in his journey as an artist. Born in Chicago and raised in Lagos, Koray’s music is a vibrant fusion of his cultural influences, blending Afrobeats with modern sounds to create something truly unique. From his breakout hit Ise Olorun to the high-energy Nonstop (Korede), he continues to push the boundaries of the genre, gaining recognition both locally and internationally. “This award means everything to me,” said Koray. “It’s a reflection of the hard work, the sleepless nights, and,…
Every so often, a song comes along that does more than just sound good, it feels good. Ayanfe’s ‘Laba Laba’ is one of those songs. First released in 2023 with DJ Latitude, the track was an instant fan favorite, merging soulful melodies with deep Afrobeat rhythms. Now, with a remix released in 2024 featuring the incredible Fireboy DML, the song takes on a new life, richer, deeper, and even more intoxicating. DJ Latitude But it doesn’t stop there. Olu The Wave, one of the most innovative directors in the Nigerian music scene, has brought the song to life with a…
Sien Essien has always been a restless creative and storyteller with special interests in audio and visual forms. As a creative director, he has worked with Nigerian entertainers such as Olamide, Odumodublvck, CKay, Sabinus and Tariq. But now, he is broadening his focus, with the recent release of his short film Make I No Die For Ikotun on his YouTube channel named “sien” marking an official induction into the world of filmmaking. The short film briefly captures the life of being a creative in Ikotun, a suburb in the Alimosho local government area in Lagos, Nigeria. The short film reveals…
Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, where users fluent in the platform’s language deployed the song as the soundtrack to bubbly choreography and slapstick skits. So, it came as no surprise when the song made an emphatic showing on the Apple Music Top 100 chart, peaking at 11, just beneath Burna…