Ckay Grapples With The Complexities Of Growth On ‘Emotions’
With his sophomore album, Ckay attempts to showcase the more complex nature of growth and interpersonal relationships.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ Is An Essential Listen
The Nigerian singer-songwriter taps into his father’s revolutionary spirit for this innovative and evocative album.
Phyno Gets Introspective (Whilst Flexing) On New Album ‘Full Time Job’
Burna Boy, Arrdee, NSG, Chip, Flavour and more join the Nigerian rapper on his long-awaited fifth studio album.
DJ Neptune Champions Africa’s New Wave With ‘Greatness III’
The superstar DJ celebrates Africa’s rising stars (and legends) with genre-blending brilliance on his latest album.
The 20 African Books On Our Reading List
From novels and non-fiction to essays and poetry, our staff rounded up some of the diaspora’s most exciting reads from recent years.
Bored of Streetwear?
The New Originals is the (streetwear) brand for you. As the Amsterdam-based clothing brand prepares for its Olympic debut, the founders discuss culture, community and redefining conventional perceptions of streetwear.
Church, Cassettes, and Cinema: How Nollywood Defied the Odds
From forbidden TV to streaming giants, Taiwo Adeyemi dives into the rich, often forgotten history of Nigeria’s film industry, revealing a vibrant legacy that refuses to fade.
Rema Shocks Afrobeats to New Life With ‘Heis’
Nigerian star’s stunning sophomore effort is the buzzy, visceral, sweat-it-out music that no one else in the mainstream is making.
We’re Still Listening To Ayra Starr’s Album
In a relatively short time, Ayra Starr has become an unabashed superstar, the kind of artist that icons like Rihanna spend their time listening to. On her sophomore LP, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, the Beninese-Nigerian has figured out exactly how she wants to sound as she takes stock of her success.
