The NATIVE

Native Mag x Tate presents: A Very Special Nigerian Modernism Issue Featuring:  Obongjayar  Bruce Onobrakpeya  Yusuf Grillo  Mowalola  Osei Bonsu + More  Preorder Link: store.thenativemag.com

“I want people to remember that Jos is still the home of peace and tourism.” - @BellaAlubo “Abo Le (How are you)“  is the singer’s ode to the humanity of her city. Read our full conversation: shorturl.at/5gqPb

“‘M$NEY’ is Asake’s most cohesive project. Songs glide into each other with remarkable ease and mostly stick to the album’s themes of gratitude and opulence.” Read our review of ‘M$NEY’ here: shorturl.at/4ZV5y

. @fimiwiththeflow is unapologetic on “Nasty”: shorturl.at/DeJ7Z

Francophone Afropop is moving beyond niche countries and gaining global recognition: shorturl.at/0qc72

spoke to the amazing people at NATIVE, make sure you read our conversation. ITEM VII still out on all streaming platforms ! 🧡

”I’m there to do what I have to contribute to the table of Afrobeats. It might not be the most trending stuff, but people will know that there’s something different Ema Onigah brought.”   Read our conversation with @emaonigah_ here: shorturl.at/kjBmd

“If love is the main walkaway from this project, I’ll be very happy. It’s for love, it’s inspired by love.”- @peacebeyondhash Read our interview with the South African artist discussing his latest project: shorturl.at/VjgyB

Asake is flaunting Yoruba language even on global stages: shorturl.at/LegZK

. @JorjaSmith 🤝African collabs: “Be Honest” - @burnaboy “Peng Black Girls Remix” - @ennyintegrity “All of of This” - @GuiltyBeatz “Bussdown” - @shaybomusic Who do you want to see her collab with next?

10 years ago, @thisisWurlD elevated Afrofusion with “Show You Off”  Can you remember how you felt the first time you heard it?

“The core concept of the project is the freedom you feel in the night. Everywhere is dark. No one is judging you. You can come outside, you can dance, you can laugh, you can express yourself,” -@Streimusic Read our interview with the rising star discussing his latest project: shorturl.at/6Y4Fw

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Owning luxurious jewellery is now a statement marker in Afropop culture.  Read up on its significance here: shorturl.at/r9J6z

We selected the best albums of the 2020s here: shorturl.at/IOckr Which ones are your best picks?

“I wanted to transform my experiences, whether good or bad, and put little pieces of me in this project.” - @Mellissamusic Read our interview with the Ghanian singer where she discusses everything about ‘Diamond Baby’: shorturl.at/M86hK

4. @thecreativerae

3. @AngellMutoniRw

uNder, April 2026 🚨 We continue to spotlight the distinctive wave of sounds that are poised to reshape the scope of African music. @renzovrse, @bhadmayorss, @AngellMutoniRw, @thecreativerae. Full story: shorturl.at/ZFK8y