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The Emergence of Bayanni

The rising singer talks about graduating from the Mavin Records academy and breaks down how his song “Ta Ta Ta” went viral across several parts of Africa.

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Listen to Mavin All-Stars' New Song "Won Da Mo"

Mavin Records' Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, Ladipoe, and Johnny Drille all collaborate on a new banger.

Interview

10 Years of Mavin Records: Tega Oghenejobo Speaks on the Label’s Past & Current Success

We speak to Mavin's Chief Operating Officer about the record label's unique vision, structure and their Mavin academy to cultivate talent.

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Mavin Records Introduces Newcomer Bayanni With New EP

Nigeria's Mavin Records has found yet another talent to add to it's growing roster.

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Listen: Wande Coal Cements His Legacy With 'Legend or No Legend'

The Nigerian singer’s fourth studio album is a testament to his musical longevity.

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The 7 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Maleek Berry, Wizkid x Ayra Starr, Sarkodie x Oxlade, Mavins, Yaw Tog and Yinka.

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The 9 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Mavin Records, Asake, Stormzy x Amaarae x Black Sherif, Fally Ipupa, Pheelz x French Montana, and more.

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Watch: Rema Makes His ‘Tonight Show’ Debut With Powerful Medley

Nigerian superstar Rema recently brought his global hits “Calm Down” and “Holiday” to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'

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Tiwa Savage to Perform at King Charles III's Coronation Concert

Tiwa Savage is scheduled to perform at the upcoming coronation of King Charles III at Windsor Castle on May 7.

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Watch Ayra Starr's Spirited Music Video For "Rush"

The Mavin Records powerhouse releases an eye-catching music video for her up-tempo single "Rush."

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Ayra Starr & Kelly Rowland Connect For Ultra Sultry "Bloody Samaritan" Remix

"I've always been a huge fan of Kelly Rowland, and when this came up, I could barely keep in the excitement," mentions the young Mavin Records star.

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The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2022

Featuring Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Kelvyn Boy, Oxlade and many more.

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The Best Nigerian Songs Out Right Now

Featuring new Nigerian music from Asake, Ayra Starr, Rema, Naira Marley, Lojay and more.

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Ayra Starr Is Spotify's New RADAR Global Artist

Check out her new single "Rush," off the upcoming deluxe edition of 19 & Dangerous.

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The Best Nigerian Songs of 2022

Featuring Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Rema, Davido, Pheelz and many more.

Interview

Magixx Wants to Speak for a New Generation of Nigerians

The Mavin Records signee talks to us about his come-up, signing to Mavin Records and his debut self-titled EP.

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Listen to Mavin Records' Newest Signee Boy Spyce

The Lagos-based newcomer delivers a genre-hopping debut EP.

5 Nigerian Producers to Look Out For in 2023

Get to know five rising Nigerian producers behind your favorite afrobeats hits.

12 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2023

We highlight Nigeria’s best emerging talents set to make their mark this year.

Crayon's Time Is Now

We talk to the buzzing Nigerian artist about his early beginnings, deciding to purse music over a football career and creating the viral "Ijo (Laba Laba)" single & dance.

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The 4 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Mavin Records, L.A.X, Moonchild Sanelly, Nissi, Major League and more.