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5 Nigerian Artists Open Up About Mental Health

Olamide, Joeboy, Jahblend, WurlD and Tems tell us how they keep up their mental health as public figures in the Nigerian music industry.

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Seun Kuti Makes Major Moves with International Management Signing

Afrobeat music heavyweight Seun Kuti has recently signed with Knitting Factory Management.

Nigeria

News Brief

Bankulli & Not3s' 'Foreign' Will Get Stuck In Your Head

After a successful 2020, the Nigerian manager-turned-singer is back to give fans exactly what they want.

Nigeria

Audio

Listen to Bankulli & WurlD's Uplifting New Single 'Gbemiro'

Premiere: Nigeria's Bankulli comes through with the soothing and inspirational "Gbemiro" featuring WurlD.

Nigeria

Music

The 8 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February)

Featuring Davido, Teni, Joeboy, Mr Eazi, Tems, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti and more.

Nigeria

Music

WurlD's New Music Video 'Love Nobody' Offers a Cinematic Escape During Lockdown

OkayAfrica spoke with the Nigerian artist about his new action-packed music video, creating during lockdown, and his signature blue hair.

Nigeria

Music

The 10 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Black Coffee, Davido x Mayorkun, Mr Eazi, DJ Lag x Dj Tira, Tems, Bankulli x Not3s and more.

Events

Felabration 2020: Femi & Seun Kuti, Wande Coal, Niniola and More Will Play Virtual 3-Day Fest

The annual Fela Kuti commemoration will be done virtually, and its talented lineup promises not to disappoint.

Interview

Interview: Joeboy On What It Means to Be an African Popstar

We talk to the buzzing Nigerian about his debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic.

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Davido Wins a South African Music Award for ‘A Good Time’

Davido wins 'Rest of Africa' award at the South African Music Awards for his album 'A Good Time'.

South Africa

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Here's a Playlist of Chill Songs to Relax to at Home

Keep calm with this playlist afro-jazz, funk, alternative, and R&B tracks from Nigeria, South Africa and more.

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Art X Live! Is Making Space For Emerging Artists In Nigeria

The musical portion of Art X Lagos featured standout performances from some of Nigeria's most promising rising acts like Lady Donli, WurLD, BUJU and more.

Nigeria

Arts + Culture

Photos: This Is What the Melanin Unscripted x Native House Pop-Up Looked Like

Young African creatives gathered in community to discuss the state of contemporary African culture and music today.

Nigeria

Interview

Interview: Sarz Has Powered a Generation of Nigerian Music—and He Isn't Stopping Anytime Soon

We talk to the star producer about his role in the rising global popularity of Nigerian music, spanning his production on massive singles from the likes of Wizkid, Skepta, Drake and more.

News Brief

Watch WurlD's New Music Video For 'Paranoid'

Inspired by Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.

Nigeria

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Here's Everything that Went Down at ART X Lagos 2019

Photos, paintings and a surprise performance by Mr. Eazi—the fourth edition of ART X Lagos was an unparalled celebration of Nigerian and African art.

News Brief

Listen to WurlD's New 'Love Is Contagious' EP

A sound that connects to the quintessential Afropolitan mind.

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Watch WurlD's stunning visuals for 'Story'.

Olamide, Joeboy, Jahblend, WurlD and Tems tell us how they keep up their mental health as public figures in the Nigerian music industry.

Afrobeat music heavyweight Seun Kuti has recently signed with Knitting Factory Management.

After a successful 2020, the Nigerian manager-turned-singer is back to give fans exactly what they want.

Premiere: Nigeria's Bankulli comes through with the soothing and inspirational "Gbemiro" featuring WurlD.

Featuring Davido, Teni, Joeboy, Mr Eazi, Tems, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti and more.

OkayAfrica spoke with the Nigerian artist about his new action-packed music video, creating during lockdown, and his signature blue hair.

Featuring Black Coffee, Davido x Mayorkun, Mr Eazi, DJ Lag x Dj Tira, Tems, Bankulli x Not3s and more.

The annual Fela Kuti commemoration will be done virtually, and its talented lineup promises not to disappoint.

A highlight from the recently released A Good Time.

We talk to the buzzing Nigerian about his debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic.

Davido wins 'Rest of Africa' award at the South African Music Awards for his album 'A Good Time'.

Keep calm with this playlist afro-jazz, funk, alternative, and R&B tracks from Nigeria, South Africa and more.

The musical portion of Art X Lagos featured standout performances from some of Nigeria's most promising rising acts like Lady Donli, WurLD, BUJU and more.

Young African creatives gathered in community to discuss the state of contemporary African culture and music today.

We talk to the star producer about his role in the rising global popularity of Nigerian music, spanning his production on massive singles from the likes of Wizkid, Skepta, Drake and more.

Here's the full list of nominees for the South African Music Awards.

Inspired by Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.

Photos, paintings and a surprise performance by Mr. Eazi—the fourth edition of ART X Lagos was an unparalled celebration of Nigerian and African art.

A sound that connects to the quintessential Afropolitan mind.

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