Music

This is where I tell you that my trip to Cotonou, Benin made one thing very clear — I need to take my French classes far more seriously. I’m already preparing to hold my tutor by the neck (lovingly) because, wow, I was humbled in real time. The road trip took just under five hours, […]

Before the world hears it, a select few will gather. Amma Abena is launching her sophomore EP, Paddle to Your Resting Place, with an evening that feels true to the music itself; intimate, intentional, and exploratory. This isn’t about the noise; it’s about the silence between the notes, the space to breathe, and the conversations […]

In the history of Afrobeats, few transformations have felt as deliberate, and as audacious as Young Jonn’s. Known for years as the brilliant producer behind some of the continent’s defining hits, he already held a place in modern Afropop history. Yet, at the height of his success as “The Wicked Producer,” he stepped away to […]

Photo credit: Mrmoney/Instagram At this point, Asake can basically do no wrong when it comes to style. He has been giving back to back looks for a while now. First it was the braids, then the locs, then a short afro, then cobalt blue. And now he has gone completely bald and fans are taking […]

Photo credit: Ciara/Instagram Ciara, Oxlade and MOLIY have officially given us something “nice n’ sweet” with their new single titled “Nice n’ Sweet.” The song finds Ciara leaning fully into Afrobeats as she links up with Oxlade and Ghanaian American singer MOLIY. Co-written alongside Courtlin Jabrae, Christopher Chan and Kwaku Etwi, the track moves with […]

Photo Credit: nyknicks/Instagram A proud parent moment? We are here for it. Wizkid couldn’t stop smiling when someone asked about his son Boluwatife’s new EP. “Love it, man. He’s my kid, you know,” he said, clearly beaming with pride. The 14-year-old, who goes by the stage name Champz, has officially dropped his debut project yesterday, […]

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. […]