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18 May 2022
BOJ Gets Personal with ‘Gbagada Express’
The singer reflects on lockdown, Alte culture, and his present state of mind in this new interview.
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10 March 2022
Dunnie Is Blazing the Trail for Women in Afrobeats Music Production
The Sarz Academy alumni recounts her journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most sought-after producers.
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05 January 2022
'Big Girl' Is Seyi Shay’s Coming of Age
The Nigerian artist details her growth in a sophomore album featuring Wande Coal, Simi, Yemi Alade and others.
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05 October 2021
4 Artists You Should Know From Nigeria's Growing Electronic Scene
Get to know the likes of Sigag Lauren, Sensei Lo, CALIX, and Maze x Mxtreme
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06 May 2021
Ransom Beatz Is Utilizing YouTube to Create Beats
The Abuja-based producer's YouTube channel, known for afrobeats, trap, and drill "type beats," has amassed almost 70,000 subscribers and over 10 million views. It's led him to produce for Dizzee Rascal, 6ix9ine, Runtown, and many others.
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19 March 2021
Interview: Ric Hassani Wants to Remind You Nigerian Music Is More Than Afrobeats
The singer recounts his pursuit for relatability through his latest album, The Prince I Became, which features appearances from Nicky Jam, Sauti Sol, Kuami Eugene,and more.
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09 February 2021
Interview: Temmie Ovwasa Embraces the Complexity of Queerness In Nigeria
The singer tells us what creating one of Nigeria's first openly gay albums—E Be Like Say Dem Swear For Me—means to her.
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12 November 2020
5 Nigerian Artists Open Up About Mental Health
Olamide, Joeboy, Jahblend, WurlD andTems tell us how they keep up their mental health as public figures in the Nigerian music industry.
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28 October 2020
Interview: 'Carpe Diem' Is Olamide's New Way of Life
Olamide communicates his current mood of living on his own terms, gives us his thoughts on #EndSARS, and tells us about fulfilling his singing desires while introducing the current sound brewing underground in Nigeria.
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14 September 2020
Interview: Fireboy DML Gets Deep & Personal with 'Apollo'
The 'Afro-Life' singer wants to show that Afrobeats can be cohesive and more than just vibes, beats, and instrumentals.
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18 August 2020
Interview: Music Executive Michael Ugwu On Systemic Racism in the Global Music Industry
Michael Ugwu, CEO of Freeme Digital and former General Manager of Sony Music West Africa, talks about the uniqueness of Nigeria's music industry, systemic racism and much more.
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22 May 2020
The Impact of Covid-19 on Nigeria's Live Music Industry
We break down what this change in climate spells for Nigeria's budding live entertainment sector, speaking with Gidi Fest's Chin Okeke.
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