We dive into the masterminds behind the records of Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Tiwa Savage and more, shining a light on the talent of the many producers taking Nigerian music to new levels of creativity and prestige.

After a rocky 2020 that witnessed a pandemic and national protests against police violence, Nigerian artists are hitting 2021 with a newfound force. Here is our selection of the best Nigerian music of 2021 so far.

The unrelenting Nigerian afropop singer breaks down her career thus far, her acclaimed Restless series, and the trials of being a mother and musician in a time of crisis.

From Rema to Kizz Daniel, Nigerian artists know a hot trend when they see one, and have a special way of making it their own.

Despite being an inspiration for Chuck Berry and Elvis, this gospel singer and virtuoso guitarist was left almost totally absent from the history books before a recent revival that is finally beginning to do her justice, almost 40 years after her death.

Our Nigeria-based journalist Joel Praise has selected his favourite Nigerian tracks of the year.

From Fela Kuti to Burna Boy, these songs convey protesters’ swirl of anger, frustration, melancholy and hope while buoying up their fight.

Wizkid, Davido, Falz and others step up in protest for the #EndSARS movement leading to the disbandment of the notorious federal police group SARS (Special Anti Robbery Squad).