The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

In the 25-year history of modern Nigerian mainstream music, we have seen unforgettable hip-hop records that defined eras and showcased the compelling artistry of several rappers. A fantastic hook can ...

A Nigerian literary researcher, Adefunke Eruobodo, has dismissed long-held perceptions that the Nigerian hip hop music genre is anti-intellectual, raw, loud, unserious, and mere noise, insisting that ...

If there is one year the Nigerian entertainment industry still talks about a decade later, it is 2016. From Nollywood's box-office smashes to Afrobeats hits that refused to leave playlists, the ...

Zhus Jdo, the Nigerian hip-hop sensation, has been making headways in the music industry with his latest EP, “Dump On Dem,” released on October 4, 2024, across various digital music platforms. Prthe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nigerian singer-songwriters Ayra Starr (R) and Rema (L) are among the stars who have helped drive the global popularity of ...

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has asserted that his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the iconic pioneer of Afrobeat, essentially invented rap music as well. During an appearance on the Hits Don’t Lie ...

Asake tops Nigeria’s most-streamed albums list since 2020, with three projects dominating rankings released by TurnTable Charts.

The way Davido sees it, Nigerian culture is having a moment. "We're very popular, not only in music," the 32-year-old Afrobeats star told AFP during a recent interview in Paris, pointing to the film, ...

Spotify has named Asake, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy and Davido as the most-streamed Nigerian artistes in the country ...