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Off The Press: Mid November Brings Big Names, a Birthday Album and a Full Row of Praise
13 November 2026, 08:31 WAT
From Laycon turning 33 in nine songs to Ghana's biggest voices praying through the Gen Z struggle, here is the new African music that landed in the middle of the month.
Seven Albums In, Yemi Alade Lets Her Fans Say Her Name
11 September 2026, 13:00 WAT
Her fans named the 15-track record It's Yemi Alade for her, which tells you a lot about what she has built. After all these years, the name has become a sound people recognise.
One decade later, Olamide Still Commands Relevance
25 May 2026, 13:00 WAT
More than ten years later, the music still slaps.. The vibe still feels real. The energy is still there.
Anabel Rose Is Not Here to Be Explained
20 May 2026, 13:00 WAT
The first thing you need to understand about her is that she isn't in a rush to be figured out.