Afrobeats

Afrobeats Superstars
Opinion: We Have Taken Afrobeats to the World, and Now They Are Taking It From Us

In our quest for global dominance, we have been reckless as a culture. Afrobeats has…

Afro-Pop superstars
The Resonance of Locality in Afro-Pop’s Global Rise

The continued resonance of locality in Afro-Pop means that while the genre has grown to…

Xblaze
Meet Xblaze, the Nigerian Producer Revolutionising the European EDM Scene

As fans and critics alike eagerly anticipate what comes next, one thing is certain: the…

Lungu Boy
“Lungu Boy” Review: Asake’s Sonic Leap Stumbles on Thematic Cohesion

Lungu Boy struggles to present a cohesive portrayal of Asake’s journey; while it seeks to…

Pheelz Good II
“Pheelz Good II” Review: Pheelz Basks in Creativity With His Latest Project

This EP showcases Pheelz’s exceptional ability to blend old and new sounds while exploring themes…

Ikigai cover
“Ikigai” Review: Olamide’s New EP Expands His Cultural Cachet

Ikigai stands as a quintessential emblem of Olamide’s signature musical style that further reiterates his…

Tyla receiving her BET Award
Tyla and Tems Win Big at the 2024 BET Awards

Tyla clinched the Best New Artiste and Best International Act, while Tems won the Dr.…

“Stubborn” Review: Victony’s Impressive Debut LP Explores Life’s Highs and Lows| Afrocritik
“Stubborn” Review: Victony’s Impressive Debut LP Explores Life’s Highs and Lows

Stubborn presents a breath of fresh air in a year plagued with subpar projects, but…

How Recent Afropop Projects Mark a Full-Circle Moment for Nigerian Music | Afrocritik
How Recent Afropop Projects Mark a Full-Circle Moment for Nigerian Music

This year, despite that Afrobeats is experiencing what may be perceived as an underwhelming epoch…

The Year I Turned 21
“The Year I Turned 21” Review: Ayra Starr’s Sophomore Project is her Sonic Autobiography

The Year I Turned 21 isn’t just an album with records, it is a project…