21 Jan 2020Soul Jazz Records to release Nigerian apala compilationA collection of apala music, a genre originally developed by the Yoruba people of Nigeria during...By Bolaji Alonge
30 Dec 2019Abiodun takes Omo Ènìyàn up a notch with new remixNigerian-German musician Abiodun recently released his single 'Omo Ènìyàn (Razoof Mix)', an updated...By Bolaji Alonge
16 Jan 2019Ill Nigerian rapper seeks donationsA call for donations has been made on behalf of Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa.By In-house West Africa
19 Sep 2018Barry Jhay artfully engages the Yoruba concept of Aiye The up-and-coming Nigerian artist, Barry Jhay, just might have found the perfect blend between...By Dare Dan
13 Apr 2018Agidigbo: One musical instrument and two songsA few years ago, I witnessed an agidigbo gig at a buruku joint in my village. It was my first time...By Michael Kolawole
19 Jan 201810 Questions for AdukeNigerian singer-songwriter Aduke spoke to Music in Africa on the occasion of the release of a video...By In-house West Africa
17 Jan 2018How Niniola exploits Yoruba to sing about sexContemporary Nigerian pop albums are often characterised by shoddy songwriting and the presence of...By IfeOluwa Nihinlola
21 Jun 2017How Small Doctor made Nigerian pop from Fuji musicIt is difficult to tell exactly what is going on behind Adedoyin Kukoyi’s enthusiastic façade —...By Kayode Faniyi
03 Jun 2015Traditional music in southern NigeriaSouthern Nigeria covers a geographical area of over 206 000 square kilometres and is home to over...By Ed Keazor
29 May 2015Hitmakers go head to head as ZAA nominees announcedA quintet of Zimbabwean global hit makers will do battle for this year’s coveted International...By Music In Africa...