I could start this review by telling you how brilliant Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl rollout has been, from the fan-made Starrgirl Snapchat filter to the purple gele, but I know you’ve already seen all that. Or maybe I could tell you how this album was needed to remind everyone why she belongs in the conversation, if … Read more
Originating with British producer Jay Weathers and German producer Syon, whose credits include work with Stormzy, Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran, what began as a loose studio idea grew to include London-based artist MURPHY, who took on the chorus and roped in Ghanaian creative Smallgod after spending the past year in Ghana building relationships with … Read more
Olaolu Slawn is turning Rolex into a canvas again, and this time he’s not doing it alone. The Nigerian-British artist just unveiled “The Slawn x Rolex Multiverse,” a new drop of 12 one-of-one watches, each made in collaboration with a different cultural figure, from Clint419 to Mario Balotelli among the names already teased. View … Read more
Three years ago, TheNextShots began with a simple belief: that creativity, and the culture that surrounds it, deserved to be documented with the same care that created it and, above all, from within an African perspective. Since then, the unfinished work, the ideas, the processes, and the quiet moments before recognition have been our compass. … Read more
Wavy The Creator reflects on nine years of building in Lagos. From being a major aesthetic reference point for Lagos’ alternative scene to making genre-bending music, launching an upcycling-focused fashion label and opening a multidisciplinary creative studio, Wavy The Creator says every part of her career has always belonged under one identity: creator. There are … Read more
Spotify is expanding its exclusive Afro Nation Portugal 2026 content with a second wave of live performance videos, bringing fans even more from this year’s festival in Portimão. The latest release features Wizkid’s “Essence,” Olamide’s “Wo,” and Young Jonn’s “Sharpally,” adding to the first wave of performances released last week, which included Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba,” Tyla’s … Read more
Spotify turned the University of Lagos into a hub for music discovery, product education and youth culture with the debut edition of Campus Drop, a two-day activation that brought together more than 2,000 students for immersive experiences, industry conversations and live performances. Held on 30 and 31 July, the event explored how students engage with … Read more
Slawn is set to take over London’s streets once again with the Slirkin, his latest take on an iconic luxury house, this time on the Hermès Birkin. Each bag is individually hand-painted in his unmistakable graffiti-inspired style, transforming one of fashion’s most coveted accessories into a wearable canvas. View this post on Instagram … Read more
0B70 just dropped a new collection called Expansion Pack, and as a brand whose founder and flagship store we’ve featured in the past, we had to take a closer look to see what this next chapter brings. Embracing a beach-ready summer aesthetic that makes you feel alive, this collection is reminiscent of long afternoons and … Read more
Lago is an artist who emerged during Nigerian music’s 2017 wave but has spent the better part of the last three years away from the spotlight, not for the first time. Now, he’s finally ready to step back into the scene with a newly released single, Zen. Long inspired by Bob Marley and his style … Read more