Music Beautiful Nubia: Nigeria’s Renaissance Troubadour Inspiring Cultural Renewal Through Music and Poetry Explore the visionary artistry of Beautiful Nubia—Nigeria’s iconic troubadour whose music, poetry, and philosophy blend African tradition with renaissance ideals to inspire cultural renewal. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Mr. Bobzy: “God is Using Me as an Instrument to Speak to my People.” Nigerian artiste Mr. Bobzy is reviving conscious music with songs like Revolutionary Message. In this interview, he shares his journey, inspirations, and upcoming EP Redefinition. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Conversation, Music Femi Kuti: “I am Not Fela. I Don’t Even Want to be Fela.” Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti discusses his new album Journey Through Life, his turbulent US-Canada tour, and life beyond his father’s shadow. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness” Struggles To Show True Strength The African Giant is not seeking calm or comfort. He’s showing no signs of retreat, only renewed fire. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Mike Okri: Revisiting the Afro-Mystic Art of Timeless Music The ‘Abambian King’ may have spent decades away from home seeking broader horizons, but his sonic kingdom, built on Afro-Mystic Soul and sustained by digital connection, awaits his full return as a living legend. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Many Influences of Wizard Chan The soulful, local sound that is Afro-Teme music is an amalgam that challenges stereotypes and elevates a traditional musical culture. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music When the Music Hits, Nobody Asks Who Held the Pen Afropop stars like Davido, Tekno and Adekunle Gold rewrite the “solo genius” myth, proving co-writing is power, not weakness. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Column Billboard Africa: The Promise and The Problem Billboard Africa, by attempting to reflect the continent as one market, risks privileging those already visible. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Rebirth of a Dying Art of Live Musical Performances While the road to sustainable touring in Nigeria remains uneven, with strategic investment in infrastructure, improved security, and a renewed commitment to presence, the music industry has the tools to reimagine what is possible. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Afro-Gospel Swells Afropop with Rhythm of Comfort Today’s gospel artistes in Nigeria are packaging their music in production styles that are instantly familiar to Afropop audiences. However, this stylistic cross-pollination between Afro-Gospel and Afropop is no accident. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
