Beats and Nike Collaborate On Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition With LeBron James
Nigeria’s cultural scene sees three major developments. Founder Nelson C.J. launched A Third Space, a multidisciplinary hub that brings together visual, literary, and performance artists in monthly immersive programs. A reflective piece revisits the 2020 EndSARS protests, underscoring their lasting imprint on youth activism and collective memory. Meanwhile, Dutch textile giant Vlisco sponsors the Seydou Keïta exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, highlighting African photography and textile heritage.
Sony Music West Africa Is Celebrating Women’s Month With ‘Bloom & Bloom’
International Women’s Day 2026 finds Sony Music West Africa expanding its gender‑equity agenda with “Bloom & Bloom.” Aligned with the global “Give to Gain” theme, the initiative treats success as a collective effort, encouraging women to lift each other within...
Charles Onyeabor Is Preserving A Generational Legacy
Charles Onyeabor has dropped his latest single, “You Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” reinforcing the musical bridge between his father William’s electro‑Afro‑funk legacy and his own genre‑blending vision. Since 2020 he has issued three full‑length projects—*Like Father, Like Son*, *Onyekachi*, and...
Ayra Starr Wants Women To Own Their Power
Nigerian pop star Ayra Starr has dropped her latest single “Where Do We Go,” a track she describes as a personal anthem for getting ready and stepping out with confidence. The song continues her pattern of crafting music that speaks...
LYRXX Wants You To Feel Things
Nigerian singer‑songwriter LYRXX, an Ibadan‑born Afropop talent, has teamed up with Apple Music for an exclusive Africa Now Radio interview, spotlighting his debut project “MYSTERY RIDER.” The EP, released after his 2025 breakout single “Balenciaga,” fuses traditional Apala, soul, R&B,...
Best New Music: Mavo and SSSoundgawd’s “Aura Salad” Is Peak Dancefloor Filler
Mavo and South‑African producer SSSoundgawd drop “Aura Salad” as part of the two‑track ‘Breaking’ EP, delivering a high‑energy blend of Afropop, Amapiano and lamba rhythms. The track is praised as a peak dancefloor filler, showcasing both artists’ knack for crafting...
Cosamote’s ‘Files ‘26’ Is A Testament to Collaborative Brilliance
Cosamote’s debut album *Files ‘26* brings together eleven Lagos‑based musicians in a concept‑driven project that maps the stages of love. The record fuses Afropop, rap and R&B, producing standout tracks like “One + One” and “Sweetest Taboo.” Its narrative inspired...