Two decades ago, ID Cabasa’s contribution to Nigerian music was more direct. As a founding member of Coded Tunes, ID Cabasa (real name Olumide Ogunade) was instrumental in shaping Yoruba Rap and South-Western Afropop. He produced the bulk of 9ice’s first three albums, crafted Olamide’s debut, Rapsodi, and worked with a constellation of rappers in…
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has reignited the long-running “Big 3” debate in Afrobeats, insisting that the genre’s global dominance can no longer be credited to just three artists. In a recent interview recorded inside a car on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the rapper confidently stated that Afrobeats has evolved into a “Big 7.” According to him,…
If you’ve watched a Nigerian music video in the past decade, chances are you’ve witnessed the genius of Adebayo Emmanuel Fakiyesi better known in the creative world as The Alien. The Alien is a celebrated filmmaker, editor and creative director; the visual architect behind some of the most iconic imagery in Afrobeats. His instinct for…
Afrobeats musician, Davido has released his fifth studio album named ‘5ive’. The Grammy Nominee released this project in the early hours of the 18th of April 2025 following the initial announcement of the release date. 5ive is a 17-track masterpiece that marks a defining moment in his illustrious career. The album, executively produced by Davido…
Nigerian rapper, Reminisce has released his highly anticipated extended play (EP) ‘Sui Generis.’ Sui Generis is Reminisce’s 7th project in a career that has spanned nearly two decades during which time he has reinforced himself as one of Nigeria’s most iconic rappers. The seven-track EP features a lineup of talented artistes, including Vector, Bad Boy…
Ice Prince has finally quenched the thirst of his fans with the release of his much-awaited album, Fire & Ice. It marks a monumental moment, as it’s the fourth studio album for the veteran rapper. “Fire and Ice” is Ice Prince’s 4th studio album, following his 2016 album “Jos To The World.” He had earlier…
Profiles of young Nigerian DJ’s are now on meteoric rise and they are indeed getting due recognition just like the new waves of Afrobeats artistes that are rocking the international scene with their new sounds. One of the progenitors of the new global movement is the skillful Aluko Samson Omobola, professionally known by his stage…
