vol7-no4

Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr’s Transcendental Vision for Afrobeats ​​​How the Nigerian Superstar Is Blurring the Lines between Music and Global Pop Culture​​

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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...
December 23/January 24Nigeriavol7-no4
Davido

A Cat With Nine Lives The Many Sides to Davido’s Longevity

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The trope of grass to grace is not Davido-esque. Instead, Davido’s run so far has been from grace to grace. His interluding humbling moments cater in part to his resilient spirit, his persistence in the face of multiple adversities, and his eventual solid status in the arena of African creatives, and hordes of them, each one striving to assert their voice in Africa, America, Asia, and Europe. Read More...
December 23/January 24Nigeriavol7-no4