Revisiting 2Baba’s Face2Face
Exactly 20 years ago, 2Baba came into the fullness of his potential on his debut solo album, Face2Face. A masterclass of form and feeling, the album continues to thrill and inform. Read More...
Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Rap-Centric Philosophies of Illbliss
The rapper, iLLBLISS, embodies the pristine elements of Hip-Hop. Across his music and imagery, there’s a unifying sense of consciousness which has been hard wrought, emerging from decades of deliberate work and positioning. On his twelfth album, his quintessential themes are reflected through an expanding personal palette, a masterclass in telling profound stories. Read More...
How Flavour Reinvented Highlife The Evolution of Highlife’s Most Enduring Artist
In his Igbocentric songs, Flaovur reflects the variant sides of Highlife. He’s been at every party and knows every expression. He represents the nascent era of modern Afropop and knows the language of the present one. He sings for your grandfather and your unborn kid. And still, he shows no signs of stopping. Read More...
Shallipopi’s Incandescent Takeover of Afrobeats The Colourful, Incendiary Message of Shallipopi
The dynamic Benin-born artist was the great revelation of Nigerian music in 2023. His slang-heavy songs are indicative of young people’s cultural significance but he’s so much more. Read More...
Ayra Starr’s Transcendental Vision for Afrobeats How the Nigerian Superstar Is Blurring the Lines between Music and Global Pop Culture
Emerging into the African pop scene two years ago, Ayra Starr’s immersive records have won her the adulation of a constantly expanding fanbase. She is now embracing a wholesome experience of what it means to be a pop star in this age, branding and all things considered. Read More...
