Despite the brilliance of some of the songs, they end sooner than expected, just as one begins to enjoy them. However, the seamless fusion of genres and concise song structures contribute to the album's freshness and appeal, making it a standout in contemporary music.
Ultimately, Shallipopi’s endeavor to elevate himself through his second studio album, Shakespopi, which has made it to the Spotify Nigeria and Apple Music charts, in no way showcases masterful creativity or experimentation
Afrobeats' very essence is rooted in postmodern ideals – a rejection of rigid boundaries, a celebration of cultural hybridity, and an embrace of the fragmented, the plural, the multi-faceted.
S2 is an elegant, progressive composition, like its prequel from four years before, so Wizkid in that sense, ensures that his legacy as the Soundman remains intact. His status as African music royalty, however, has not been helped by two consecutive projects which while basking in his highs fail to surpass them.
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Ed Keazor and the Lagos AfroFunk Collective rocked The African Center with an expansive and rollicking musical odyssey through West Africa tracing the percussion heavy trajectory and provenance of contemporary African music
RnB is not the best work from either of these stars, forget the fact that it does not even attempt to acknowledge the saga behind its creation, but a combination of the superb talents and decent chemistry of Ruger and BNXN makes it a great addition to both their discographies.
In his new album Shakespopi with a tracklist boasting 9 songs, perhaps to cut down on fillers, Shallipopi is still nowhere near winning the hearts of his critics; the pressure is well-deserved, if you’re celebrated then you have to do more.
In an epoch defined almost by a complacent reliance on Amapiano, Tekno sticks intently to pure Afrobeat harmony. This provides a refreshing thrill — a replay value only a few of the albums that dropped last year can boast of.
Illbliss's new album, Sideh Kai, is the latest of half a dozen projects put out by the prolific rapper in the past ten years. His two earliest albums were released well past a decade ago. As an artist who has put out so many projects, and whose art has been elaborately illustrated, Illbliss has consistently shown the stuff he is made of and he has continuously told his story.
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In our review of Asake's Work of Art, Toni Kan described the song as "one of the best boast tracks to ever come out of Nigeria"