Sabo Kpade
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The 12 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month
Featuring Kwesi Arthur, Pappy Kojo, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie x Reggie Rockstone and more. → Read More
The 14 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Featuring Olamide, Lady Donli, Wizkid x Larry Gaaga, Tekno, Tolani and more. → Read More
6 Ghanaian Artist to Watch in 2019
Featuring Darkovibes, J.Derobie, Cina Soul and more → Read More
GuiltyBeatz x Mr Eazi x Kwesi Arthur 'Pilolo'
Producer GuiltyBeatz is finally back with another release, his last being the smash hit "Akwaaba," the biggest dance anthem out of Ghana in 2018. "Pilolo" is another potential dance hit that follows the same formula its predecessor. He features label head Mr Eazi once again, this time adding rap sensation Kwesi Arthur to the mix. Kwesi opens the song with a few quick bars, and Mr Eazi laces it… → Read More
The 10 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month
Featuring Sarkodie, Kwesi Arthur, Efya, Kirani Ayat, Shatta Wale, Juls and more. → Read More
The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Featuring Olamide, Santi, Teni, Zlatan, BankyOnDBeatz and more. → Read More
10 Albums That Prove Nigerian Rap Is Back On the Rise
Featuring Falz, M.I Abaga, Ice Prince, Poe, and more. → Read More
10 Albums That Prove Nigerian Rap Is Back On the Rise
For his fifth solo release, C.O.L.D, Ice Prince has siphoned from the wellspring of trap-emo in a way that has re-energised one of Nigeria's most successful rappers. It has also focused him on exploring fresher soundscapes, away from the baggy, big status album that was Jos To The World (2016), which came after Fire of Zamani (2013) and his debut Everybody Loves Ice Prince (2011). On "Hit Me… → Read More
Is Zanku Set to Be the New Dance Craze of 2019?
Breaking down what could become the year's new dance craze. → Read More
Santi x Bridge x Nonso Amadi "Freaky"
Employing extensive use of digital intermediate color-grading throughout, the freakishness emphasized Santi's video draws heavily from horror film tropes. All black costumes, lit candles, fluorescent crucifix, mirrors, a convulsing woman press home what is grim and ghastly, little of which is ruined by Canada-based Nonso Amadi's scenes which appear to have been shot separately but unified by… → Read More
The Best Ghanaian Songs of 2018
Here are the 23 best Ghanaian tracks of the year featuring La Même Gang, KiDi, Juls, Efya, Sarkodie, M.anifest, Kwesi Arthur, Kuami Eugene and many more. → Read More
The Best Nigerian Songs of 2018
Featuring Burna Boy, Niniola, Wizkid, Odunsi, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, and many more. → Read More
Tay Iwar Is Nigeria's Hidden Gem
In a rare interview, the reclusive Nigerian singer and producer talks in-depth about writing and producing his new EP 1997, his forthcoming album Gemini and Nigeria's 'Alté' movement. → Read More
Team Salut Are Making Some of the Biggest Afrowave Hits Right Now
We talk to the production duo behind massive tracks like "Drogba (Joanna)" and "Vroom." → Read More
You'll Have This Nigerian Hip-Hop Album On Repeat
Blaqbonez' Bad Boy Blaq is one of the most accomplished debut releases of 2018. → Read More
The 11 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month
Featuring Sarkodie, E.L, Juls x Kojey Radical, Shatta Wale and more. → Read More
The 13 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Featuring Tiwa Savage, Duncan Mighty, Santi, Yemi Alade, Davido, Olamide, and many more. → Read More
The 11 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month
Featuring Shatta Wale, M.anifest, Becca x Sarkodie, Miyaki, R2Bees and more. → Read More
Adekunle Gold Wants to Make Timeless Music
We sit down with the Nigerian artist for a wide-ranging interview about his London O2 concert, his two albums, and his philosophy & growing fame. → Read More
Nasty C, South African Hip-Hop's Boy Wonder, On His New Album 'Strings and Bling'
We interview Nasty C about his widely-anticipated sophomore album and his growing stardom. → Read More