The 16th annual Headies Awards took center stage on September 3, 2023 and it was a night to remember for the Nigerian music industry. Held at the prestigious Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, this event marked the second consecutive year the Headies graced the United States with its glamour and excellence. Under the theme of Celebrating African…
Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, the award winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress and social media sensation has become one of the most sought after names in the African music sphere. The twenty-six-year-old landed on the scene, in 2017, by revealing on Twitter that she helped write “Like Dat,” a huge hit from the Nigerian superstar Davido. Teni’s selection…
“Where was I? I was many places. I was mothering. I was studying. I was travelling”: In an Exclusive Interview, PHY reflects on her time away, a new EP & her inspirations. In this captivating interview, PHY takes us on a journey through her music hiatus sharing insights on her creative process and growth, shedding light on the intricate web…
Step into the spotlight of your own life, and let’s rock ‘n’ roll with the life lessons from Tina Turner’s incredible journey. When you think of Tina Turner, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the iconic hair, the powerhouse vocals, or the electrifying stage presence. But beyond the surface level, there’s something deeper to Tina’s aura that has captured the…
On the unforgettable evening of July 29th, Wizkid, the Afrobeats icon from Nigeria, seized the spotlight and became the first African artist to have a sold-out performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Drawing an electric crowd of 45,000 enthusiastic fans, he stepped onto the stage with the magnetic Reckless from his 4th studio album Made in Lagos. He seamlessly weaved…
People say that music is the universal language. Imagine fusing French, Pidgin, German and English, what would that sound like? The melody is T’neeya. T’neeya is a Cameroonian singer and songwriter based in Ghana. Her pan-African soul and Afrobeats influences are indicative of her musical delivery in Pidgin, English and French. The singer has been putting out her elegant and…
“Personally, I want to leave a legacy and music that lasts beyond me. And that means my lyrics have to be inspired by more than just the environment, they have to be truths that are lived by generations to come. That’s my prayer,” Nyashinski says. With the release of his new song, I decided to revisit these songs and they…
Khanyisa Jaceni’s career journey has been on an upward trajectory as she continues to gain recognition. Her ascent into music royalty seems to have happened overnight with collaborations with some of our music faves such as Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Malumz On Decks, Mr Jazziq, Lady Ou among others. Growing up in a deeply musical family, Khanyisa’s childhood was…