Rema goes on his gangsta side in the ‘Beamer (Bad Boy)’ music video
Young Nigerian superstar joins forces with Jamaican hitmaker Rvssian to put out a new potential hit. After the success of...
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Dr. Victor Olaiya: the man, the music, the maestro
It’s been called the end of the golden age of highlife. Announced on February 12th 2020, Victor Abimbola Olaiya (OON) was...
Darkovibes enlists Mr Eazi in ‘Come my way’ video
The Ghanaian rapper unveils a new collaboration with a Nigerian artist shortly after his recent featuring with heavyweight Runtown. On an...
Naira Marley and C Blvck as mechanics in ‘Tingasa’ music video
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley reveals the music video of "Tingasa" with C Blvck from his recent...
Assurance: a conversation about female DJs in Nigeria
PAM sits down with Juba, DJ and documentarian of “Assurance” diving into the plights and lives of female DJs in...
Soul Jazz collected 60s Nigeria apala music in new compilation
Soul Jazz Records' Apala: Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70 is the first ever collection of Apala music to be released outside of...
Kida Kudz and Jaykae up all night in ‘1AM’ music video
The Nigerian rapper enrolls British MC Jaykae on his new single '1AM' for an unexpected but successful reunion. Kayode Odesanya, better...
Teni dreams about being a ‘Billionaire’ in her new video
In this light and melodious piece, Nigeria's number one entertainer talks about money in a different tone than usual. Indeed,...
Kehinde Lijadu’s death: 5 essential songs from the legendary sister duo
In the aftermath of Kehinde Lijadu's death, PAM celebrate their unique music which rocked Nigeria and beyond in past times....
The year of the underdog: the rise of new voices in Nigeria
These young artistes who ‘blew up' in 2019 are the future of the Nigerian music industry. Picture: Fireboy DML FIREBOY DML ...
‘True Friends’ is Fokn Bois’s love letter to their fans
Ghanaian duo spread love to their fanbase on this afrobeats tune with Nigeria pop star Mr Eazi. This video was shot...
The 10 best Nigerian music videos of the month
There has been quite significant musical output in Nigeria. And ever growing industry, videos are getting more relevant by the...
Expensive Shit, a treatise on Fela’s brand of humor
It is this smile with which Fela composed his music and developed a character that, many years after his death,...
Soul Jazz Records’ new compilation focuses on Nigerian funk, rock and disco
Well known british label spotlights the fusion between Nigerian music with funk, rock and disco in the 70s on Nigeria Soul...
Ekiti Sound shares a vigorous and raw music video for ‘Testify’
Nigerian MC and electronic producer Leke, better known as Ekiti Sound, offers a rough music video for one of the hardest cut...
Rising sensation Rema flaunts his skills on his new EP, Bad Commando
The emerging 19-year-old Nigerian artist drops four highly stylised tracks. Rising sensation Divine Ekubor, widely known by his stage name Rema shares new...
Wizkid strikes again with smooth music video ‘Joro’
'Joro' is a charming and catchy new tune from WizKid Two weeks after his last single “Ghetto Love”, the Nigerian...
Funbi, between music and society
Funbi’s music is the expression of his environment, emotions and social backgrounds, it is deeper than just lyrics. Funbi’s debut EP, Serenade is...
Burna Boy and Jorja Smith reunite for sensual ‘Gum Body’ visual
“Gum Body” is a track off Burna Boy's 'African Giant' album featuring UK songstress Jorja Smith. One month after the...
Burna Boy announces new album, African Giant
Forthcoming on July 26th, the new project will features previously released singles "Anybody", "Dangote", "Gbona" and "On The Low". In the middle...
How Nigerian hip-hop can get back into the conversation
When MI Abaga rapped ‘SA rappers out here killing y’all', it was a means of expressing frustration at the decline...
Rema unveils visuals for his viral hit ‘Dumebi’
Nigeria's young rising star dropped a music video for his debut EP's leading track, telling a relatable story of unreturned...
Listen to British Nigerian act Moelogo’s new EP ‘Magic’
The Lagos born Mohammed Animashaun with the stage name, Moelogo is a British-Nigerian songwriter who is bringing a new feel...
Wizkid and Larry Gaaga drop music video for their new single, ‘Low’
The Nigerian music executive has enrolled superstar Wizkid for his new single as an artist, illustrated by a crystalline white music video....
Rising: the politics of Rema’s Mavin deal
When he released his debut project under the label, – a self-titled four-track EP – there were concerns that he...
With Gemini, Tay Iwar follows the trend of not following a trend
The Benue state born Nigerian singer delivers an hybrid album featuring Alté movement artistes like Odunsi and Santi. As a part of the LAMB August...
Kida Kudz drops music video for ‘Jiggy Bop’
Born to Nigerian parents, the young British rapper is back with a new feel-good anthem illustrated by an aesthetic music video. Raised between London...
Koffee covers Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’
Jamaican rising artist delivered a meaningful interpretation of the Nigerian hymn, recorded on BBC's 1xtra Live Lounge show. Young singer Koffee is skyrocketting...
Love Is Contagious, and so is WurlD’s music
WurlD manages to find common place in his music. Luckily, he is no longer the inaccessible foreign-influenced kid as detractors...
Del B’s Aphrodisiac is a collection of vibey songs
These songs are careful picks from what is certainly a large vault of unreleased bangers. Therefore, you’d expect some level...
Femi Kuti reveals Fela’s opinion towards his first album
In Fela’s candid opinion, the album wasn’t good. According to Femi, he says "Fela condemned my first album. He said...
Fireboy DML releases visuals for ‘Jealous’
Fireboy DML, who sometime last year, caught ears and ears with his "Sing" collaboration with Oxlade, has been one of...
Exploring Sauti Sol’s relationship with Nigerian music
Sauti Sol were like tourists but with Afrikan Sauce, they became honorary Nigerians. In Eastern Africa, the word "Uhuru" is more...
Five must listen songs put out by established Nigerian Artists
Going from Afropop vibes to Hip Hop with a Highlife touch, here are five potential hits released by established Nigerian artists....
How Unknown Soldier became Fela’s most emotional record
After that event, there was public outrage. People were asking: wetin dis Fela do? What they knew and what was true: Fela...
Yemi Alade confirms she is the ‘nigerian queen of clips’ with ‘Yaji’
Albia-born Afropop singer drops an explosive music video for her last single, featuring Slimcase and Brainee. Yemi Alade's new track...
Strut Records commemorates 20th anniversary with new ‘Nigeria 70’ compilation
Prestigious london-based label Strut releases the first new volume in their pioneering ‘Nigeria 70’ series for over 8 years: No Wahala: Highlife,...
Bella Allubo stays in the culture with a new video for ‘Aiya’
A few months ago, Nigerian singer, Bella Alubo released re-Bella, a 7-track EP that features BOJ, Victoria Kimani, Sho Madjozi...
5 Nigerian classic albums of the 70s
From Haruna Ishola to Fela and Orlando Julius, a look at the formative decade of Afropop. Haruna Ishola Oroki Social...
Fela’s stories: Sorrow, Tears and Blood
Old lion Binda Ngazolo, whose training owes a lot to Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s albums, revisits the meaning and context of...
Ibibio Sound Machine shares new track from upcoming album
The collective, led by charismatic singer Eno Williams, announced a new album that will be out in March with the...
5 Nigerian classic albums of the 80s
A peek into 5 of the Nigerian records that defined Afropop in the 80s. Christy Essien Igbokwe Ever Liked My...
Interview with Bella Alubo, the Nigerian singer who blends Hip-hop with Afro-pop
"re-bella is doing Bella all over again, re-inventing Bella, being rebellious." Bella Alubo’s latest EP, re-Bella sees the singer at her vocal best....
Skiibii: “I think I have grown to that level where I think I should have my own record label”
Nigerian singer opens up about his music and plans. Born Abbey Elias, Skiibii Mayana is a Nigerian popular singer, he was...
Show Dem Camp is back with new project, Palm Wine Music 2
Listen to Nigerian rap duo's new project now. After a successful outing last year, the rap duo, Show Dem Camp...
Chronicling the return of Duncan Mighty in 5 songs
Duncan Mighty is everywhere. Duncan Mighty entered the Nigerian music space in 2008 with “Koliwater”. Before then, he has been...
Dunnie: “I don’t think I am an Alternative Artiste”
Her first single, "E go better" topped the Cool FM Abuja’s Top Ten for three weeks in 2012. Since then, she...
Femi Kuti unveils first single from upcoming album
'One People One World' is the first single from Femi Kuti's tenth album, expected for February 23. Femi Kuti, the son...
Orlando Julius’s Afro Funk grail from 1978 get a second life
Hot Casa Records reissues Love Peace & Happiness, one of the rarest albums from the Afro Soul maestro. Musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist...
Livy Ekemezie’s legendary disco album just got a repress
Odion Livingstone give a reissue treatment for one of the most sought after Nigerian disco album. Originally released in 1983...
Ibibio Sound Machine comes back with a darker and edgier quality album
Ibibio Sound Machine releases Uyai on Merge Records. Here is the Ibibio Sound Machine's explosive cocktail : some funk and highlife from the...
‘Doing It In Lagos’ gathers the best nigerian grooves from the 80s
Soundway Records releases a compilation of hidden gems from the Nigerian '80s. Soundway Records present a new compilation of twenty-one...