Rema pulled fans together yesterday for a Spider-Man screening this week and used the occasion to officially kick off the rollout for his third studio album. Rema has always been one for riddles, tricks, and hidden meanings, so leaving fans with a cryptic puzzle that they have just 48 hours to solve was very much … Read more
Ghanaian-American pop star MOLIY today releases her highly anticipated 12-track mixtape, BADDIES ♥️ MOLIY, available now via gamma. Inspired by nightlife, rave culture and fearless self-expression, the project brings together a global lineup of collaborators including Tyla, MAVO, Sarkodie, Mellissa, Yailin La Más Viral, Theodora, Skillibeng, Shenseea and Br3nya. Blending Afrobeats, dancehall, futuristic pop, reggaeton … Read more
Nigerian Afro-Soul singer, songwriter, and producer Lodù reaches a defining milestone in her artistic journey with the release of her debut EP, Wine & Honey. Blending Afro-Soul and Afro-Fusion, the seven-track project presents her most expansive and cohesive body of work to date, offering a deeply intentional exploration of love, identity, and the enduring beauty … Read more
Nigerian rap veteran Erigga and Abuja lyricist Eeskay have joined forces for North & South, a collaborative EP that brings together two of the country’s most distinctive hip-hop voices. Released through Cleanblack Music, the project explores the shared realities that connect Nigeria’s regions and experiences, using rap as common ground. Built on a desire and … Read more
Building on the steady collaborative catalogue defining Lagos’ underground scene at the moment, ONX taps Scotty Olorin to expand that movement with Swag City, a two-track release that distills the ambition, swagger, and restless creative energy shaping the city’s new generation of artists. After returning to Lagos earlier this year, ONX found himself immersed in … Read more
Nigeria’s WAFCON title defence could not have started worse. The Super Falcons, chasing a record-extending 11th continental crown, fell 3-2 to tournament debutants Malawi in Rabat, a result few saw coming against a side playing its very first WAFCON match. Here are five takeaways from a shocking opening night. 1. Inadequate Preparation Ahead of the … Read more
Nigeria walk into this WAFCON as the team to beat. Ten titles in thirteen editions is a number nobody else on the continent is close to touching. After last edition’s dramatic 3-2 win over hosts Morocco in the final, the Super Falcons arrive in Rabat defending the crown once again, but being the favourites has … Read more
Marvel Studios has officially found its next Black Panther. During its Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, director Ryan Coogler announced that British actor David Jonsson will portray the grown-up T’Challa II, the son of the late King T’Challa, in Black Panther 3, marking the next chapter in Wakanda’s story. Rather than recasting Chadwick … Read more
Tyla titled her second album APOP (short for African Pop) as a statement of intent. It’s an audacious name for a sophomore album, but since her self-titled 2024 debut has made her one of the continent’s most bankable global stars, a two-time Grammy winner whose rise has opened doors few African artists have historically had … Read more
Nigerian engineer and Harvard alumna Yinka Ogunbiyi is bringing robotics to one of Africa’s oldest beauty traditions with Halo Braid, the world’s first braid-assist robot. Mounted to a salon chair, the machine is designed to work alongside hairstylists, helping complete the repetitive length of each braid after a stylist starts it by hand. View … Read more