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Apr 14

Burna Boy Has Earned a Temporary Song Ban from the Nigerian DJ Association in One Night

It was supposed to be just another Monday night in Lagos. The kind of night that smells like designer cologne, expensive liquor, and…

Burna Boy Has Earned a Temporary Song Ban from the Nigerian DJ Association in One Night

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Jan 16

Meet Abuja’s Rising Stars: NO11 & Ayjay Bobo

Abuja artists NO11 and Ayjay Bobo are carving out a bold new lane in Nigerian music — and “How Far” might just be their breakout moment.

Meet Abuja’s Rising Stars: NO11 & Ayjay Bobo

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Nov 14, 2025

The Year is Seyi Vibez: All roads in 2025 lead to Fuji Moto.

Seyi Vibez dominates his 2025 run with Fuji Moto, a 14-track fusion of Fuji, Afrobeats, and hip-hop featuring Olamide, French Montana &…

The Year is Seyi Vibez: All roads in 2025 lead to Fuji Moto.

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Sep 22, 2025

Artist With the Juice: Odunsi (The Engine)

A deep dive into Odunsi (The Engine), Nigeria’s alté trailblazer redefining sound, identity, and global creative culture

Artist With the Juice: Odunsi (The Engine)

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Aug 29, 2025

Spotlight on Qing Madi Taking Over with “Afro-Delulu”

Explore Qing Madi, Nigeria’s rising Afrobeats sensation, redefining the sound with her “Afro-Delulu” style.

Qing Madi

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Aug 12, 2025

Artist With the Juice — Fave

Learn how Nigerian music sensation Fave rose to fame, her hit songs, EPs, awards, net worth, and her journey in the Afrobeats scene.

Artist With the Juice — Fave

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Jul 21, 2025

King of Queens (2014): Yemi Alade’s Coronation into Afropop

A look at the cultural ripple effects of King of Queens, the powerful debut album that launched Yemi Alade into African pop royalty..

King of Queens (2014): Yemi Alade’s Coronation into Afropop

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Jul 13, 2025

Llona’s Got the Juice Afrobeats Didn’t Know It Needed

Born Michael Ajuma Attah in Koji State in December 1996, Llona’s early years in Kano and Kaduna threaded his music with resilience and…

Llona’s Got the Juice Afrobeats Didn’t Know It Needed

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Jul 6, 2025

ARTIST WITH THE JUICE: TIM LYRE

ARTIST WITH THE JUICE: TIM LYRE

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Jul 5, 2025

FELA KUTI’S BEASTS OF NO NATION

A Timeless Afrobeat Rebellion

FELA KUTI’S BEASTS OF NO NATION

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Urban Central is the Internet Magazine for the millennial mind, focused on documenting and developing the music culture in Africa. Visit https://urbancntrl.co

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