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Watch Simi's New Music Video For “All I Want”
"All I Want" is the Nigerian singer's first official release of the year, ahead of a new album expected this spring.
How Can We Add Proper Context When Covering Afropop?
As Afropop launches further into global prominence, its history and nuances require telling. We talk to media professionals Osagie Alonge, Obinna Agwu and Makua Adimora about how they approach this important task.
3 Producers Shaping the New Sound of Nigerian Pop
At the root of all these exciting new Nigerian projects are rising producers who spend hours shaping the sound. Get to know Type A, P.Priime, and Bond.
Is South Africa's Gqom Music Taking Over Nigerian Pop?
We investigate the rise of gqom sounds in Nigerian pop songs from Patoranking, D'banj, Niniola and others.
New Video for Alicia Keys’ Afrobeats Single 'In Common’ Has Her Flirting from a Fire Escape
Alicia Keys drops the video for the Afrobeat-infused track "In Common."
Reasons to Love Temi DollFace's New Video 'Pata Pata'
So many reasons to love Nigerian singer Temi DollFace's new video "Pata Pata". Its play on 1950s femininity is just one.
Video: Wizkid 'Azonto'
Watch the music video for Nigerian pop star Wizkid's "Azonto."
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