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Sarkodie — The Weight of Legacy Listen now (37 min) | In nearly 2 decades of Sarkodie's existence at the top African music, he's never felt the responsibility of leadership as he does…

Mar 16

February 2023

General Pype — Forever Born A Champion Listen now (126 min) | The pioneering Nigerian raggae-dancehall artist walks us through his story. From Lagos to the glare of Hollywood.

Feb 1

January 2023

Tekno — How To Not Lose Your Voice Listen now (69 min) | How does a superstar return from losing his voice for over a year? How does a career performer navigate a winter of no singing?

Jan 27

AV — Benin Boy, Lagos Star Listen now (66 min) | Straight from the ghetto of Aduwawa in Benin City, here's how a young man found his way to the bright lights.

Jan 13

December 2022

After over a century of existence, Union Bank is turning to music for next century. Here’s how they got it right.

Dec 16, 2022

Video: Don Jazzy — African Music Royalty Listen now (126 min) | The legendary cultural entrepreneur seats with music journalist, Joey Akan, chopping it up for the greatest interview ever.

Dec 9, 2022

November 2022

The Nigerian superstar expands his heart on album number five.

Nov 24, 2022

October 2022

Larry Gaaga — Afrobeats Godfather Listen now (92 min) | From hanging with the Plantashun Boiz in Lagos, to pushing for collaborations in L.A, Larry Gaaga has lived a life of reinvention.

Oct 19, 2022

September 2022

CKay — Man, Music, Emotions Listen now (106 min) | CKay ran away from home in Kaduna, choosing the uncertainty of Lagos and the promise of self-actualization. Today, he's rolling…

Sep 30, 2022

Erigga — The Lost Paper Boi Listen now (118 min) | Erigga shelved his dreams of flying commercial aeroplanes, exchanging flight controls for the reality of a microphone and a life…

Sep 22, 2022

BNXN: Bad Since Forever Listen now (114 min) | BNXN moved from Gbagada to Mowe, rejecting a conventional existence, and finding success from being the hardest creator in the…

Sep 15, 2022

August 2022

After years away from the bright lights of Lagos, I went seeking Jesse Jagz in his home in Jos. We share blunts, beers and confessions on Nigerian…

Aug 9, 2022

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