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Many people made fun of me when I transitioned from Highlife to Afropop – Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold, the artist, has disclosed that he was ridiculed by critics when he transitioned from Highlife to Afropop. The musician debuted in 2015 with the tune 'Sade,' a highlife rendition…
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[The Music Blog] Runtown’s new single says more about Nigerian Afropop than you think
In a post decrying the old industry's skewered perspective of this generation's crop of uber-successful mumble rappers with drug-addled lyrics, 21 Savage described Hip-Hop as the biggest genre in the…
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[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: There is a naughty secret on Niniola’s new single “Sicker”
Through sleeper hits and cheeky Afropop that wouldn't be so distinct if it was any other singer, Niniola has leveled her brand of Afro-house in the class of unambiguously playlist-worthy…
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[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Timi Saurse reinvents the ethos of Afropop and RNB for “Tangerine”
With the incursion of UK's crisply produced Afrobeats, much of what used to be Afropop RNB seems to be evolving into the fringe, incorporating more of Afro-Carribean rhythms and hip-hop's…
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[The Music Blog] Bridging the gap between Afropop and the Caribbean music
Even before the arrival of MTV and the internet, music traveled far and wide to be soaked up by different cultures. The hybrid genres that manifested at the chaotic wake…
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[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Ghana Bounce by Ajebutter22
It has been almost 4 years since Ajebutter22 debuted Anytime Soon, a collaboration album with Studio Magic. Seemingly satisfied leaving fans with sparse single releases and guest appearances spread carefully…
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[The Music Blog]: Song Of The Summer: African Bad Gyal (featuring Chris Brown) by Wizkid
Nearly two years after Wizkid made an unusual radio hit off a sparse production and convoluted themes with "In My Bed", "African Bad Gyal" comes bearing mark of the same…
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[The Music Blog]: Minz has two new singles, you won’t be able to stop replaying
We're inching into the second half of the year and it's safe to say that so far, Nigeria still hasn't discovered this years breakout artist. But while the coming months…
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Album Review: Olamide has never been better than he is on The Glory
by Will Fred Another year, another Olamide album. And how we’ve come to love them. It is a testament to the YBNL boss’ considerable influence and unimpeachable street credibility that…
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Something New: Mike Okri’s Twins “TFO”– ‘I Like It’
Step aside PSuare, the TFO twins are in town. Tega and Fejiro Okri, the TFO duo recently released a new single: ‘I Like it’ The afropop/dancehall singers are the sons…
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New Video: DestinyPIZ is back from the UK with a bang
Destinypeace Iheanyichukwu aka DestinyPiz hit the entertainment scene at 19 when she began appearing in Nollywood movies. A warm, affable, down to earth and beautifully west African damsel, DestinyPiz is most recognised…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy