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Interview: The Mystery and Enigma Behind Terri
In this interview, Notjustok chats with Terri to meet the man behind the enigma and also chop it up on his recent EP, In Transit, to see where he’s at and where he’s headed. In an age where everything is digitised and documented, every wisp of a public figure’s personal life that makes it to…
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The Real Difference Between Afrobeat and Afrobeats
Afrobeat and Afrobeats may sound alike, but there are two different genres of music. Although the disparity, the salient influences are conspicuous. Many people think Afrobeat and Afrobeats are the same, especially with the dissemination of African music to new listeners beyond the shores of the continent in recent times. Music from Africa is diverse…
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Brymo’s Albums Ranked From Worst To Best | READ
The self-acclaimed “most powerful artist in the world” is known for his solid projects, which is why they deserve attention. Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, is known for his aesthetic craft, in which he tells his (and others’) stories through meticulously crafted projects that are mostly sonically and thematically in sync with what a classic…
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Get To Know the Artistes and Members of Mavin Record Label
‘Mavin’, according to Wikipedia, means a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass timely and relevant knowledge on to others in the respective field. In Nigeria, it is the name of one of the foremost record label companies that has served to put music from the country on the global scene. Mavin…
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The 13 Best New and Rising Nigerian Rappers in 2022
Over the past few weeks, Nigerian social media has been awash with several conversations on the state of hip-hop in the country. While some music enthusiasts and industry players are of the opinion that the genre of music has succumbed to the upbeat tempo of Afrobeats and Afropop and has met its end in the…
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Meet Members of the Outsiders Band that Sold-Out MSG with Burna Boy
In this piece, we take a look at the members of Burna Boy’s The Outsiders band that performed at the sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. In a country where the art of live music and the actualisation of music bands have been relegated to the back burner of the industry, The Outsiders have come…
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Emerging Artist, Ninety Drops Superb Debut EP ‘Rare Gem’ | LISTEN!
Almost three years after moving to Lagos to claim his destiny, Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer, Ninety, a.k.a the Southern Gentleman, is finally ready to unveil his long anticipated debut E.P, “Rare Gem”. The 7 track project is set to be released on the 28th of April, under the banner of Freeme Music, the premium…
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Top 5 Longest Charting Nigerian Albums On The Billboard World Albums Chart | SEE FULL LIST
Here is a list of the five longest charting Nigerian albums on the Billboard World Albums Chart since its creation. Nigerian music has always been a force to reckon with which is why it has always made a debut on the Billboard Charts, one of such charts is the Billboard World Albums Chart which is…
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LIST: The Best Afrobeats Songs Released in April
Afrobeats is one of the world’s fastest-growing genres of music which originated in the Western part of Africa. After over two decades since its formulation, the champions of the genre are finally receiving their flowers. The past few years have been phenomenal for Afrobeats, marking an important crossover moment in the history of the genre.…
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9 Arenas Burna Boy Has Headlined in North America and Europe
In this story, we chronicle Burna Boy’s headline shows since 2021 and his Space Drift Tour. On the 28th of April, Burna Boy will once again prove himself to be the African Giant as he’ll be headlining at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. In a music industry of amazing firsts and milestones,…