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14 June 2024
Get Into the Intimate Visuals for BOJ and Adekunle Gold’s “Love Garden”
The first collaboration between the Nigerian superstars offers a pristine depiction of romantic relationships.
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Music
30 June 2022
Tim Lyre Wants You to Worry Less
The talented afro-fusionist keeps the flag flying high for Nigerian alternative music with his debut album, Worry <.
Music
18 May 2022
BOJ Gets Personal with ‘Gbagada Express’
The singer reflects on lockdown, Alte culture, and his present state of mind in this new interview.
Music
15 March 2022
Nigerian Alté Pioneer Teezee is Living in the Moment
His debut EP, Arrested by Love, is a vibrant body of work containing groovy afrobeats, blaring and serrated trap, dancehall dalliances, and more.
Music
25 February 2021
Interview: Rexxie Steers His Street Sound Into Mainstream Afropop
In conversation with Nigerian producer Rexxie on the rise of his Afro-streets sound.
Music
26 January 2021
Interview: AYLØ Bridges His Music & Universe In the 'Clairsentience' EP
The Nigerian artist talks about trusting your gut feelings, remedying imposter syndrome and why our identity is best rooted in who we are, rather than what we do.
Music
10 August 2020
Interview: Prettyboy D-O Wants the 'Whole World to Believe In Themselves’ Through His Music
Prettyboy D-O is a singular presence in Nigeria's growing alté movement. We speak to him about his latest project, his cult-like following and what motivates his sound.
Music
05 June 2020
Interview: DRB’s ‘Pioneers’ Album Is a Party and All The Cool Kids Are In Attendance
'Pioneers' is the genre-bending debut album from the group that helped carve out a space for alté.
Music
21 May 2020
Lady Donli Is Quietly Breaking the Rules of Nigeria's Music Industry
We speak to the self-described 'Pan-African Rockstar' about her new single 'Wonda Wonda,' her hopes for the Nigerian music scene, artistic growth and why alté is more than a genre.
Music
20 May 2020
Uncle Soft Is the Stylist Dressing Lagos’ New Class of Musicians
The Nigerian designer and stylist tells us about the process of creating his signature streetwear looks for the likes of Fireboy DML, Blaqbonez, Oxlade and more.
Music
01 May 2020
DRB Release Their Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Pioneers'
The collective's debut album highlights their influence on Nigeria's Alté scene with collaborations from Santi, Lady Donli, Olamide and more.
Music
17 March 2020
Interview: Ashley Okoli, the Creative Director Behind Your Favorite Alté Music Videos
We sat down with the Nigerian creative director and stylist to talk about her journey, as well as working on videos for Lady Donli, Santi, Nonso Amadi and more.
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