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Hip hop has never been afraid of politics. It has just rarely agreed on them. This week,…
Waka Flocka’s Biggest Flex Right Now Isn’t a Hit Song. It’s Fatherhood!
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For years, Waka Flocka Flame built his reputation on high-energy anthems, mosh pits and pure chaos. Today,…
Nivea’s Toughest Battle Isn’t on the Charts. It’s One She’s Facing With Grace! Talks Leukemia Diagnosis
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For many millennials, Nivea’s voice is stitched into the soundtrack of the early 2000s. From “Don’t Mess…
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Is Still Breaking Records, Because Classics Never Clock Out
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More than four decades after changing pop music forever, Michael Jackson’s Thriller is proving that greatness does…
One Song, One New Star, One Last Tease. Davido’s ‘Gimme Dat Ting’ Sets the Stage for Oriade
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Davido is in celebration mode, and he wants everyone on the guest list. His latest single, “Gimme…
LADIPOE Didn’t Just Drop an Album, He Just Reminded Everyone Why Nigerian Rap Still Matters
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For a while, Nigerian rap has been stuck defending its place in an Afrobeats-dominated era. Then LADIPOE…
Davido Just Turned the Oriade Guest List Into Afrobeats’ Most Interesting Group Chat
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Davido knows exactly how to keep fans refreshing their timelines. With just days to go before the…
Afro Nation Portugal Turns Beach Into Afrobeats’ Global Headquarters
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If your timeline has suddenly become a montage of bikinis, designer shades, impossible sunsets and Afrobeats anthems,…
Worthy Challenger? Reekado Banks Is Reminding Afrobeats Why He’s Still in the Ring
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Afrobeats moves fast. New stars arrive every Friday, trends expire by Monday, and the internet has the…
Your Favourite DJ’s Favourite DJ Just Got the Apple Music Cosign: Meet ANIKO!
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For years, DJs have been treated like the people who keep the party going. Today, they are…