Music

  My pain for years is not in Nubia’ richness of sound and depth of ideas without a commensurate acknowledgement, but in his songs not being a “commercial hit” like …

“Fela’s influence spans generations, inspiring artists such as Beyonce, Paul McCartney and Thom Yorke, and shaping modern Nigerian Afrobeats,” reads the citation on the Grammys list of this year’s Special Merit …

‘‘My Lady Frustration’ started Afrobeat as a genre’ “From message, rhythm and melody, every aspect of the music was important to him. Is it the message, melody or rhythm, everything …

Designed by renowned sculptor Ed Dwight, known for his commemorations of African American cultural icons, the statue captures both the intensity and serenity that defined Coltrane’s presence on and off …

  “…the first of a series of top-class events with artist lineups showcasing the best African jazz artists from across the African continent, side-by-side those from Nigeria, as part of …

Lead photo: Adekunle Gold (center) with the filmmakers behind ‘The Odyssey’ (L-R): director Abba T. Makama, executive producer Bobo Omotayo, and co-producers Papa Omotayo and Tosin AshafaLakin Ogunbanwo* The documentary’s …

Nigeria music sensation Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, has teamed up with fellow countryman and music sensation, Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake for an enticing new …

Nigerian-French singer, songwriter, and recording artiste, Bukola Elemide known professionally as Asa has released her first single two years after her last release. Titled ODO, her first for the year …

NO doubting the fact, 2023 was a remarkable year for Nigerian music. The year was marked with ground breaking hits and extraordinary talent in the Nigerian music industry. From Afrobeat …

The movement born at a New York block party in 1973 is now global, an instrument for learning and a weapon for protest By Nels Abbey ‘Hip-hop’s 50th birthday is …