Music

Wherever African creatives come together to celebrate the continent’s brilliance, share ideas, and reimagine what’s possible for our industries, you can be sure BellaNaija will be right there, not only documenting the moments but supporting them too. Our latest stop is Cotonou, the largest city and economic capital of our dear neighbour, Benin Republic. Hey […]

Ever wondered what it feels like to welcome a baby and turn that joy into song? J’Dess captures that emotion perfectly with her latest single, “Child of The Sun.” The soulful record is a heartfelt anthem for mothers, capturing the joy, tenderness, and strength that come with welcoming new life. Inspired by the recent birth […]

Photo Credit: Oluwanishiola/Instagram It looks like we’ll soon be listening, and jamming, to a brand new track from Boluwatife Balogun. From the clips making the rounds on his Instagram, Wizkid’s son seems to be gearing up to drop his debut song, and the vibe is already strong. Music, it appears, truly runs in the family. […]

After the success of “Alpha Place,” Knucks returns with “A Fine African Man,” a project that feels both personal and expansive. While “Alpha Place” painted a vivid picture of growing up in North West London, this new body of work takes a broader view, tracing Knucks’ experiences between London and Nigeria and what it means […]

Photo Credit: Anendlessocean/Instagram What happens when sound meets soul — when music stops being just something you hear and becomes something you feel? That’s the space Anendlessccean steps into with his new project, “Head 2 Core.” Known for his introspective sound and spiritually grounded lyrics, the Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer takes listeners on a reflective […]

Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram Ayra Starr really did a thing, even more than a thing, with the music video for her latest track, “Who’s Dat Girl,” featuring Rema. The visuals take us all the way to Morocco, and we can’t get enough. Now, with her behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot, we get an even closer […]

Asake’s first Tiny Desk performance is one for the books. The super star brought his sound — a mix of Fuji, Afrobeats, and amapiano — to the famous NPR Music desk with a set list that had everyone vibing. From “Why Love” to “Amapiano,” “Lonely at the Top,” and “Fuji Vibe,” he delivered hit after […]

We’re still not over the rush that came with the video for “Hot Body” — all that rhythm, movement, and the kind of energy that makes you feel good about yourself. Now, Ayra Starr is back to make us lose it on the dance floor again, in the best way possible, with the visuals for her […]

Photo Credit: Muni Long/Instagram One thing about the Spirit Tunnel is that it will make you dance, and not only that, it will bring you joy as well. This week, the Jennifer Hudson Show’s famous Spirit Tunnel welcomed the incredible Muni Long, and what a moment it was. The tunnel came alive with cheers, song, […]

Nigerian Highlife icon, Jesse King, affectionately known by his stage name Bùgá, is poised to mark an extraordinary milestone in his musical journey, celebrating over two decades of his influential presence in the music industry. This momentous occasion will be commemorated through “The Rebirth Concert”, a grand event designed to be a heartfelt tribute to […]