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Nigerian music heavyweights Kaha and 2Baba have come together once again to release their latest collaboration, Rider, a soulful, mid-tempo track now streaming on all major platforms. Blending Kaha’s distinct style with 2Baba’s iconic vocals, Rider is a heartfelt ode to loyalty and devotion in romantic relationships. Rooted in rich Afrobeats rhythms and emotive lyrics, the song delivers a timeless sound designed to captivate audiences old and new. This marks a long-awaited reunion for the duo, whose first collaboration over a decade ago, Heart Robber, dominated the airwaves and became a fan favorite. Their enduring friendship, spanning nearly 30 years,…
On Thursday 29 May 2025, EbonyLife Place will redefine the dining and cultural experience with the grand opening of The Afrobeat, a culinary sanctuary inspired by the spirit, rhythm, and soul of afrobeats music. Nestled in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, this groundbreaking restaurant is not merely a place to dine, but a living tribute to Africa’s most influential music genre. At The Afrobeat, guests are invited to embark on a journey through the rich landscape of modern African cuisine, where each course—salad, soup, mains, and dessert—stands as a loving tribute to the bounty of the land, sourced from…
Irrepressible force in Kenya and Africa’s literary community, Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died at 87. His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting the transformation of his country – Kenya – from a colonial subject to a democracy. From his debut novel, Weep Not, Child (published May 1964) to his final works, Ngugi maintained a fierce, unyielding strength that has immortalized him as one of Africa’s most important postcolonial writers. A perennial contender for the Nobel prize in literature, he is one of the very few African writers who wrote primarily in his native tongue (the Kikuyu and Swahili languages)…
Legendary Indian pop icon Kanika Kapoor makes a triumphant return with Chaap Tilak, a genre-blending masterpiece featuring Nigeria’s vocal enchantress Lade and Afropop’s silky-voiced rising star Alpha P. The track is a spiritual invocation of love—delivered through three distinct voices, united by one shared emotion: devotion. Rooted in the timeless poetry of Amir Khusro, Chaap Tilak reimagines a classic through a contemporary, global lens. Kanika Kapoor—celebrated for her sultry vocals and fearless sonic reinventions—leads the performance with a rendition steeped in longing and reverence. Lade’s honeyed voice drifts effortlessly through the verses, while Alpha P delivers a textured, emotionally charged…
Sniip3r always shone behind the scenes, his excellence earning him perks without seeking the spotlight. His work and name wear a remote familiarity that many people can’t yet place a face to. But now, still in his prime, in his mid-twenties, he feels ready to step forward on favorable terms. After a late night of work, perhaps meeting a deadline or capturing the perfect shots for a music artist, he joins this Google Meet conversation, refreshed and ready to share his story. His moderate-paced voice betrays a quiet confidence and unassuming demeanour as he ruminates over a life and career…
Two weeks ago, ID Cabasa released Anytime Reimagined, which features street pop acts Bella Shmurda and Ayo Maff as well as the Port Harcourt rap duo of Ajebo Hustlers. The track is a reimagined version of 9ice’s soul-baring Anytime from his Tradition album of 2009, a song that Cabasa produced while they were both under the umbrella of his label, Coded Tunes. It marks the fourth installment in his “Reimagined” series which began in 2023 with the Vector-assisted reprise of 9ice’s Photocopy, as ID Cabasa continues on his unique mission of bringing Afrobeats classics to life through new voices. Two…
“Love is the only reality, and it’s not a mere sentiment. It’s the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.” This beautiful quote by the vaunted Bengali playwright and poet Rabindranath Tagore puts forward a weighted cosmological argument for love. Love, Tagore contends, is more than a feeling, it’s instead the upholstery upon which the universe is anchored. Christian doctrine makes a similar assertion; “God is love,” the popular epithet goes. Whether or not one agrees with this cosmological interpretation of love, the fact is that love has forever held a singular fascination for humanity. It’s the animating…
In today’s fast-evolving music landscape, where rhythm, identity, and influence meet, DJ Kiss stands out as a dynamic force. Rooted in Afrobeat but fluent in Amapiano, Afro House, and global dance genres, the Nigerian DJ has become known for her vibrant energy, sharp precision, and transformative sets. But DJ Kiss is far more than a crowd-pleaser behind the decks. She is an architect of immersive sonic experiences. Her performances, whether in Lagos street parties, upscale lounges, underground raves, or global brand activations, aren’t just about beats; they’re about storytelling. With every set, she tells a story that connects continents, cultures,…
The average Afrobeats enthusiast is all too familiar with the narrative of an artist pushing back against industry gatekeepers. It’s one of the most popular tropes of the genre. In Rema’s Ozeba, he sings “Shey you wan gatekeep who sabi jump fence?” It’s cheeky and whimsical but also bristling with a cavalier tenor. You can almost picture him wagging his fingers irreverently at his antagonists as he intones those words. In a sense this kind of rhetoric in Afrobeats is metaphorical, a nod to the very Nigerian belief in phantom and often malevolent forces that need to be kept at…
Joyce Olong doesn’t just make music. She builds worlds. A singer, songwriter, producer and sound engineer, Joyce is carving out a space that is entirely her own, and Spotify is taking note. Named the EQUAL Artist for May, she stands as a beacon for bold, genre-bending African creativity. In an industry that often plays it safe, Joyce chooses the untamed path. Her sound blends alt, African rhythms and dub textures into something that cannot be easily labelled. “It’s elite music,” she says. “Different on this side.” Born and raised in Nigeria, Joyce is helping shape a new sonic era that…