highlife

No Love in Lagos
“No Love in Lagos” Review: Show Dem Camp, The Cavemen & Nsikak David Deliver a Masterful Blend of Highlife and Hip-Hop

No Love in Lagos is a deeply reflective body of work that captures the complex…

“Madam Dearest” Review: DOTTi the Deity Delivers a Captivating Love Anthem| Afrocritik
“Madam Dearest Pt.1” Review: DOTTi the Deity Delivers a Captivating Love Anthem

Armed with a bag filled with melodious stories, DOTTi creates an immersive project that unfolds…

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What is Bongo’s True Identity?

The cultural identity that Bongo music wears makes it distinct and, indeed, delightful, but it…

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Storyteller and Gentleman: What is the Measure of Mike Ejeagha’s Influence on Highlife Music in Nigeria?

Folklore rules the mythical landscape of Mike Ejeagha’s music; his lyrical calibrations are more about…

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Bisa Kdei on “Original,” the Fragility of Life, Career Longevity, and Future Plans: In Conversation with Afrocritik

By Emmanuel Daraloye I got fully introduced to the music of Bisa Kdei in January…

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Umu Obiligbo and the Igbo Music of Life

What becomes immediately clear is that Umu Obiligbo is the symbol of the changing times…

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“Back 2 Basics”: Is R2Bees the New Preacher of Love?

…R2Bees has been an integral part of the Ghana music industry, and oftentimes, their influence…

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“Something to Live For” Adds Little to Phyno’s Reputation

Phyno’s fans deserve something better than this in a project grandly titled “Something to Live…

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In “Love and Highlife,” The Cavemen. Become Better Masters of their Craft

Oliver de Coque as well as Osita Osadebe were pioneers of praise-singing for wealthy and…

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Meet “The Cavemen”, The Tag Team Revolutionizing Highlife Music In Nigeria

By Emmanuel Daraloye The Cavemen are a modern highlife duo, comprising two brothers: Kingsley Okorie, who distinguishes…