Listen to Odumodublvck’s Surprise Mixtape ‘The Machine Is Coming’ The Nigerian rapper’s 16-song drop features appearances from Victony, Rondodasosa, Shallipopi, BOJ, and more. music April 1, 2025
Phyno Understands that Greatness is a ‘Full Time Job’ The veteran Nigerian rapper has redefined Igbo culture for a generation of hip-hop lovers.OkayAfricaspeaks to him about his fifth studio album,Full Time Job. music October 9, 2024
PsychoYP Finds Home Away From Home on ‘Osapa London’ We talk to Nigeria's PyschoYP about what it would take for hip-hop to rule Nigerian charts again and how his latest project,Osapa London,came to be. interview September 13, 2023
Meet the Artists Driving Nigeria's Trap Music Scene Get to know the likes ofPsychoYP, Straffitti, Zilla Oaks, Marv OTM, Trill Xoe, Tochi BedfordandKiienka. music July 14, 2021
Blaqbonez Has No Interest In Being A Fool For Love We talk to the self-professed 'Best Rapper In Africa' about wantingSex Over Loveas his debut album so loudly proclaims! music May 25, 2021
Interview: Blaqbonez Is Turning the Viral Potential of Social Media Into Chart Success The dynamic Nigerian rapper speaks to us about "Haba," his use of social media to market his music and his upcoming EP. music June 18, 2020
An Open Letter to DaGrin On the tenth anniversary of his passing, this open letter to DaGrin reflects on the late artist's impact on a new generation of Nigerian rappers and fans, wondering what heights he may have reached. music April 22, 2020
Phyno, Falz and Phenom Link Up for Socially-Charged Single 'Get the Info' Phyno's new track is an indictment on the state of Nigerian society. music January 8, 2020
Interview: PsychoYP Wants to Lead the New Wave of Nigerian Hip-Hop We speak to the fast-rising Abuja-based rapper about his new projectYPSZN2and his take on the future of Nigerian hip-hop. music December 19, 2019
Zlatan and Burna Boy Drop Another Banger With New Single 'Gbeku' The "Killin' Dem" collaborators have done it again. music October 28, 2019
Watch Blaqbonez' New Music Video For 'Shut Up' A new single from the self-appointed Best Rapper in Africa. music September 24, 2019
Modenine: "The Ones That Are Against Me Tend to Overlook My Skill & What I Can Do" In an exclusive interview withOkayAfrica, the Nigerian rap legend talks about his process and expectations for his new album,The Monument, career longevity, and the place of boom-bap in the age of trap. music March 21, 2019
10 Albums That Prove Nigerian Rap Is Back On the Rise FeaturingFalz, M.I Abaga, Ice Prince, Poe, and more. music January 22, 2019
The 13 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month FeaturingTiwa Savage, Duncan Mighty, Santi, Yemi Alade, Davido, Olamide, and many more. featured August 27, 2018
Here's a Nigerian Hip-Hop Album For You to Play All Weekend Listen to our premiere ofCrown, a standout new record fromLoose KaynonandAQ. music August 17, 2018
