Watch Lady Donli’s Performance Art Inspired ”Games”; Santi Channels His Youthful Exuberance On “Rapid Fire”

Lady Donli – Games Lady Donli is a Nigerian singer who carries the accolade of being the second recipient of #EmpawaAfrica” initiative by Nigerian afrobeats sensation, Mr. Eazi. ‘Games’, her second video to be shot under the initiative has Lady Donli stating emphatically how she won’t countenance any ‘games’ from her boyfriend. https://youtu.be/mhMVm2icY70 Directed by Irene Ashu, the video is […]

Jo’ Wayne Is Here To Flirt With Your Girl And Steal Your Heart

Jo’ Wayne’s name might not ring a bell in the ears of many people. Born Jonathan Elorm Way Kpoh, the artist, producer, mix/mastering engineer started out, first, as a rapper but had to switch up his musical direction to singing.Considering how tough and demanding the music turf is on this side of the world, it is jaw dropping to hear […]

Review: Rapper Akan Exudes Unbridled Intimacy

On the few occasions that I have the rapper Akan live, I had often left the venue with extreme satisfaction. Even his brief showings on other peoples’ events are executed with pure class. Akan hands you excitement and awe; you are left feeling satisfied yet lingering for another dose of his live performance. In other words, Akan has mastered the […]

Mr. Eazi Has Our Attention Now. ”Life’s Eazi Vol. 2” Drips With Delight

Everything afrobeats superstar, Mr. Eazi does is deliberately planned. He does well at keeping it under wraps, sometimes revealing snippets of what he has in store. But, the big plans are shelved beyond the eyes and ears of many except his team. Mr. Eazi- along with Juls- did not only change the sound of afrobeats, he has managed to extend […]

OTI’s Hip Hop Leanings Shine On ‘Untold Story Project’

The art of storytelling is one of the principal pillars on which hip hop or rap music thrives. Rappers use the medium of storytelling to convey not only their musical compositions, but also document their experiences – real or observatory; their struggles, thoughts and dreams. As some have pointed out, rappers are historians documenting inner city struggles- of death, crime, […]

The Musical Influences of Apolo And Kuvie Melt Perfectly on ‘Fila’

Two striking things you notice on Apolo’s 7 song, collaborative EP with producer Kuvie are the excellent production; and strong melodic offering. Mellow tropical vibes vibrate across the EP, like how the sun breaks through a cloudy sky after a rainfall. What makes this collaborative effort interesting is that, Kuvie brings on board his experience as a producer responsible for […]

On “Headstrong”, A.I. Scores A Little Below Excellent Despite A Brilliant Showing.

Being talented could be problematic. It could sometimes, injure the talented person through constant self-doubt and self-consciousness. The question of whether what they are putting out would satisfy the fans has the potential of capping their ability to create what they may consider great. The quest for perfection and no room for errors, even if minor, could be a chip […]

Maayaa’s “Chapter Red” Shines With Honesty and Beauty.

Maayaa’s name might not resonate with many people who love music, including the ones who keep watch over happenings on the front. She isn’t a huge name for now, and the reasons are myriad: she hasn’t been aggressively pushing her music; and hasn’t been consistent with her releases. But, for her online (twitter) followers, her talent has never been questioned. […]