West Africa

Hip Hop and Rap music have been around for 50 years, seeing many shifts in production, distribution, and consumption. The internet is a key driver in helping shape the ever-evolving music industry and with the emergence of DSPs in...

The Nigerian based rap duo consisting of Von Trap and Fist, who released their EP titled “Bloom” back in November 2022 had a chat with our correspondent James Uwe to talk about the the EP 6 months after its...

British-Ghanaian producer Jae5 took to Twitter to reveal he's interested in working with prolific Nigerian rapper and songwriter OdumoduBlvck.Jae5 who has over the years worked with the likes of Rema, BNXN fka Buju, Davido, Burna Boy and others made...

Nigerian rapper, songwriter and performer, PsychoYP has just announced that his next single "Not My Fault" will be released on the 9th of June.The rapper who took to Twitter to make this revelation also disclosed that the record will...

Gospel indigenous rapper Lekan Salamii celebrates his birthday on the 3rd of June by documenting his life journey and putting it out as a song.Lekan Salamii formerly known as Oluwatomi released a song tilted “Itan.” Off his forthcoming tape...

Today we happily announce exciting changes to of our regular New Music Friday Playlists to Fresh Music Friday with rappers & artists being featured as the playlist cover star every week, As we begin this new and exciting journey...

Nigerian legendary rapper, singer and songwriter Olamide has just dropped the first single of his forthcoming 10th studio album.The record which he titled "New Religion" features his label signee and superstar singer, Asake.With New Religion, the rapper has...

Nigerian singer and songwriter, BOJ DRB has just released "No Option" off volume 2 of his most recent album "Gbagada Express".The project which features a lot of talented stars, also features the hottest Nigerian rapper on the block,...

Drake's producer and songwriter MetroBoomin has just announced that Nigerian Afrobeats Superstar and performer Wizkid will be appearing on the SpiderVerse movie tracklist, billed for release on the 2nd of June 2023.The record producer who has at various times...

Fast rising Ghanaian rapper and Amotia Gang front-liner Okese1 is back with another uptempo rap banger which he calls Credit Alert.Released on Friday May 26th 2023 the song is a party starter that as Okese1 is already known...