• Ayomide Olaniyan

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burna boy i told them album cover
Reviews

Burna Boy Seeks Validation On ‘I Told Them...’

Burna Boy descends into self-appraisal on his new album, I Told Them..., reaffirming his African Giant status while also sparking criticism.

MI Abaga
Music

20 Influential African Rappers

For hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we look at the recent generation of rappers who have successfully moved the needle and imprinted their names in the fabric of African hip-hop.

An image of a group of men at Nigeria's Egungun Festival, with sticks circling another man who is wearing colorful regalia and dressed up as an ancestor.
Arts + Culture

Photo Series: Inside Nigeria’s Egungun Festival​

Rooted in the Yoruba word for masquerade, the centuries-old festival honors ancestors, with a striking display of costumes and masks.

burna boy performs onstage at afrochella music festival in ghana
Music

Was Burna Boy Snubbed at the Grammys?

Love, Damini was one of the contenders for Best Global Music Album and his global-charting record “Last Last” was nominated for Best Global Music Performance, however the Nigerian singer lost both awards.

nomfundo moh sings in her music video for Sibaningi
Music

9 African Musicians to Watch in 2023

Featuring Nomfundo Moh, Natasha Chansa, Azawi, Oladapo, Maandy, Jay Bahd and many more.

The Unquestionable Rise of Asake​
Music

The Unquestionable Rise of Asake​

From "Mr. Money" to "Omo Ope," we dissect and trace Asake's road to blowing up.