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Afrobeats Central Presents “Yes I Do” — An Afro-Soul Duet from Oladapo and Xenia Manasseh
Afrobeats Central is proud to announce the release of “ Yes I Do , ” a heartfelt Afro-soul collaboration bridging Lagos and Nairobi,...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Aug 291 min read


Jon Kore Teams Up with Badman Yard to Drop Sultry New Afro-Fusion Single “UJU”
Get ready to turn up the volume—Jon Kore is about to deliver the soundtrack to your summer. On Friday, July 18th, the fast-rising...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Jul 201 min read


Afrobeats Central & Minz Drop Sultry Afro-Pop Single “Oroma” (Prod. RUGGED)
Afrobeats Central teams up with Minz for “Oroma” — a smooth, seductive Afro-Pop gem produced by RUGGED (best known for Davido & Asake’s...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Jul 41 min read


Afrobeats Central Debuts Afro-Pop anthem “Ko Won Je” with Söulaar
Afrobeats Central proudly presents “Ko Won Je” — an upbeat Afro-Pop single in collaboration with Lagos-based artist Söulaar . Set to a...
Oluwatamilore Osho
May 291 min read


Top 15 Music Projects Roundup of 2024: A Look at the Best Songs and Albums
The year 2024 has been an exciting and sonically thrilling one for Afrobeats, from sold out shows to fire collaborations locally and...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Dec 31, 20243 min read


Afrobeats Central Debuts “WYD / LOSING SLEEP” with Montreal-Based Artist, Cyani.
Afrobeats Central proudly unveils “ WYD / LOSING SLEEP” — a 2-pack single with Montreal-based Cameroonian artist, Cyani . Seamlessly...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Japan catches the Afrobeats Fever! Rema set to Headline First-ever Afrobeats Festival in Japan, ‘Afro Jam’
With the recent momentum of Afrobeats music gaining more global recognition and accolades as it continues to spread its infectious energy...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Here’s why you should listen to Wizkid’s “Morayo” today
Wizkid’s sixth studio album ‘ Morayo ’ is a sonic journey that caters to diverse range of musical tastes. A homage to his late mother,...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Rhaffy and TenTik Unleash the Power of Hip-Hop with Their Groundbreaking Project “ODA CITY”
St. Claire Records is thrilled to announce the release of ODA CITY (Vol. 1), an audacious and innovative hip-hop project by acclaimed...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Nov 11, 20242 min read


BTM Announces Highly Anticipated Single “ME” – A Fresh Take on Afro-Pop
BTM, the dynamic Nigerian-born, Toronto-based Afro-soul duo, is excited to announce the release of their upcoming single, “ME,” on...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Merry-Lynn pours soul stirring emotions into new single ‘Free Mind’
Merry-Lynn, born lyere-Eke Merrylyn Ehinomen, is a rising Nigerian Neo-soul/R&B singer and songwriter who blends raw emotion with soulful...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Oct 14, 20242 min read
10 Evergreen Nigerian Love Songs
Nigerian music has a rich tradition of love songs that have captured the hearts of listeners for decades. Whether expressing passion,...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Shaping an Eclectic Wave of Sound and Style: 9 Pioneers of Alté Music in Nigeria.
Alté music, a genre that blends alternative sounds with Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and other eclectic influences, has grown into a cultural...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Niniola and Sarz: A Dynamic Artist-Producer Collaboration
Since her debut dance hall single, Ibadi in 2014, Niniola and Sarz collaborated on several hit making masterpieces becoming one of the...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Dwin, The Stoic Announces New Single "Shake" as the Final Release Before the Highly Anticipated Album “Master of Ballads”
As the anticipation builds for the release of his upcoming album, "Master of Ballads", Dwin, The Stoic is set to follow the album’s lead...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Sep 2, 20241 min read


2024 MOBO Winner Limoblaze Releases Young & Chosen Album Ahead of Headline London Show
UK-based afro-gospel artist Limoblaze retraces his steps from Lagos to London promoting purpose and free expression on his anticipated...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Sep 1, 20243 min read


The importance of Festivals like the Crop Over Festival for music artists
Few weeks ago, the internet was abuzz with sizzling pictures of Barbadian singer turned business woman, Rihanna and Nigeria’s...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Haruna Ishola: The Father of Apala Music
Haruna Ishola remains one of the most influential figures in Nigerian music, revered as the pioneer of Apala—a traditional Yoruba genre...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Aug 16, 20242 min read
5 Nigerian Songs Inspired by Heartbreak
Getting your heart broken is often a difficult and challenging thing to go through and Nigerian music artists are not exempted from...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Legendary Voices: Celebrating the Yorùbá roots of Afro-Cuban Singer, Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz, often hailed as the Queen of Salsa, left an indelible mark on the world of music with her powerful voice and vibrant...
Oluwatamilore Osho
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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