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,…
Two years in the making, Zlatan’s ‘Symbol of Hope’ finally landed today, and it’s everything the street-pop architect promised. It is raw, reflective, relentless, and motivational. It is a 15-track attestation to survival, told by someone who lived it. The album’s title carries weight that extends beyond marketing. In a heartfelt interview featuring his son…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake is set to launch a continental African tour, with a kickoff event in Nairobi, Kenya, this December. Fanatics should mark their calendars for 20th December, when Nairobi gets the curtain-raiser, followed by Lagos on 24th and Côte d’Ivoire on 27th. The demand for an Asake tour in Africa is undeniable, and…
Award-winning rapper Reminisce has announced the title and release date for his upcoming 8th album. In a post on his social media account, the rapper revealed that the album will be titled ’44: Midlife Tales’ and will be released in September 2025. Reminisce has hinted at potential guest appearances from notable artists, including Olamide, Ice…
Grammy-nominated singer Asake has earned two new certifications in the United Kingdom thanks to his successful debut album. ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ released in 2022 is now eligible for a Brit Gold certification, marking Asake’s first gold album plaque in the United Kingdom. His hit songs, ‘Sungba‘, ‘Organise‘, and ‘Jowo‘, the album enjoyed impressive…
One of the new crops of young artistes hoisting high the flag of Fuji Music is Akeem Ayinde popularly known in the music circle as Atagungun. The highly talented Fuji act who hailed from the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo state is poised to make a name for himself with his brand of Fuji music…
The Nigerian music scene never stops evolving, and just when you thought you’d heard it all, along comes Don Lamba, ready to drop a sound that’s both bold and refreshing. Forget the typical catchy hooks and killer verses; Don Lamba is out here whistling his way into the industry with his electrifying debut track, ‘Afro-Whistle.’ Yes, you…
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…
Nigerian award-winning singer Chike recently released his third album titled ‘The Son of Chike’. The album marks Chike’s third studio album, following “The Brother’s Keeper” released in 2022. The 12-track album features previously released singles like the chart-topping “Egwu” with the late Mohbad and “Man Not God.” In his new album, Chike pays homage to…
