On June 4, Nigeria’s federal government indefinitely suspended Twitter in the country — ironically announcing the action on the platform itself. In a tweet thread, the Ministry of Information and ...

There are several Nigerian musicians reaping from signing with an international music label. The trend is fast turning ‘normal’ in the industry as these talented artists seek better representation and ...

The Nigerian music scene is thriving, with Afrobeats artists leading the charge globally. According to Spotify’s recent list of top 30 most streamed Nigerian songs worldwide for the first half of 2025 ...

Five performers to know — including Odunsi (The Engine) and Teni the Entertainer — who are making their mark in a crowded field. Text by Joey Akan Photographs by Stephen Tayo Produced by Alex Tudela ...

Musicians have ventured into acting likewise actors dropping tracks (remember Genevieve Nnaji’s “No More”) blurring the lines between Nollywood and the music industry. Savage's feature film debut, ...

Burna was formerly signed to Nigerian Label, Aristokrat Records but left in 2014. Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally in 2017.

How do Nigerian musicians make money? There are many ways but here is a list of top 20 ways artists can earn a living. Part of the reality of being a full time musician today is the need to diversify ...

As Afrobeats continues to rise in popularity as one of Nigeria’s biggest cultural exports, Nigerian musicians have become increasingly visible on the ...

Nigerian musicians are known for their flamboyant livestyles, especially with some flaunting their wealth publicly, but not all of them are as wealthy as they appear. While many of them have ...

If you think the little diss that Kenyan millionaire businessman and singer Jaguar fired at Nigerian musicians two weeks ago was just a slip of the tongue, then you are in for a big surprise. The ...

Nigerian singer-songwriter Kah-Lo has had success with conversational club music, but she understands why listeners tend to lump her songs in with afrobeats: That minimal, swaying, polyrhythmic strain ...

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