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01 April 2025
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.
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09 October 2024
Phyno Understands that Greatness is a ‘Full Time Job’
The veteran Nigerian rapper has redefined Igbo culture for a generation of hip-hop lovers. OkayAfrica speaks to him about his fifth studio album, Full Time Job.
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13 September 2023
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.
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14 July 2021
Meet the Artists Driving Nigeria's Trap Music Scene
Get to know the likes of PsychoYP, Straffitti, Zilla Oaks, Marv OTM, Trill Xoe, Tochi Bedford and Kiienka.
Music
25 May 2021
Blaqbonez Has No Interest In Being A Fool For Love
We talk to the self-professed 'Best Rapper In Africa' about wanting Sex Over Love as his debut album so loudly proclaims!
Music
18 March 2021
Interview: Ice Prince Is On a New Sonic Journey
The Nigerian rap star lets us into his world, taking us back to his debut hit song "Oleku," the inspiration behind his new single "Kolo," and he reveals some info about his upcoming studio album, Fire and Ice.
Music
08 October 2020
Interview: Reminisce Is the Nigerian Rap OG Laying the Blueprint For Every Local Rapper
Following the release of his fifth project, Vibes & Insha Allah, we talk to the Nigerian rap veteran about 'Street Music,' inspiring another generation, and launching an acting career.
Music
21 July 2020
Interview: Ladipoe Is the 'Leader of the Revival'
Mavin Records' Ladipoe has become one of Nigeria's hip-hop stars. We caught up with him to talk about how he got into rap, what he's currently working on, and what makes him tick.
Music
18 June 2020
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
22 April 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
08 January 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
19 December 2019
Interview: PsychoYP Wants to Lead the New Wave of Nigerian Hip-Hop
We speak to the fast-rising Abuja-based rapper about his new project YPSZN2 and his take on the future of Nigerian hip-hop.
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