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    News
    19 December 2024

    With “Sade,” Adekunle Gold Challenged The Nigerian Music Industry

    As “Sade” turns 10, we take a look at how Adekunle Gold provided an alternative template to being a Nigerian superstar by making music with soul and commercial merits.

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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 <.

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    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.

    Interview: DRB’s ‘Pioneers’ Album Is a Party and All The Cool Kids Are In Attendance
    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.

    DRB Release Their Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Pioneers'
    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.

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    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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