As the new year unfolds, Music Custodian opens its 2026 Custodian Conversations series with Tolibian, an artist whose journey reflects the evolving intersection of culture, humor, and music in Nigeria’s creative ecosystem. Shortly after the buzzing release of the remix of his single “Ramadan” featuring legendary gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, we connected with Tolibian for…
Nigerian-Ghanaian artist DETU returns with his heartfelt new single, “Madina,” a love song crafted for the season of love. Rooted in emotional vulnerability, intimacy, and devotion, the track captures love through a distinctly African lens — warm, soulful, and deeply relatable. DETU, whose name translates to “Symbol of Hope,” blends Afrobeats, soulful melodies, and cinematic…
TikTok has expanded its music streaming integration through a new partnership with Apple Music, introducing full-song playback and real-time Listening Parties within the social video platform. The beta rollout signals a deeper convergence between short-form video, streaming services, and digital music monetization, reshaping how fans discover and consume music directly inside TikTok. TikTok’s “Play Full…
Across Africa’s vast soundscape, a new rhythm is rising — one that refuses to stay confined by language, genre, or geography. From our last exploration of the Francophone Renaissance, we now journey northward into the Maghreb, where a quiet revolution hums beneath desert winds and neon skylines. In Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt, tradition meets trap,…
Lagos city’s signature season of music, performance and cultural celebration grows even larger in 2025 as Livespot360 unveils Detty December Festival, a citywide, multi-stage celebration of music, culture, and nightlife running from 6–31 December 2025 across Lagos. Branded “Africa’s Real Summer,” the festival offers a month-long immersion of world-class performances, pop-up stage takeovers, day-to-night parties,…
At Music Custodian, we’re tuning our ears to new frequencies. As part of a fresh editorial wave, we’re stepping beyond the familiar rhythms of Afrobeats to explore the vibrant, genre-blending soundscapes flourishing across West Africa — with a spotlight on the often-overlooked Francophone regions. From Dakar to Abidjan, a quiet renaissance is reshaping the sonic…
Kenya ‘s entertainment scene has witnessed explosive growth, with festivals, concerts, and cultural showcases lighting up every corner of the country.
SolFest by Sol Generation, Kenya’s premier music festival, return on the December 19th and 21st at the historic Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, promising a thrilling fusion of sound, culture, and unmatched energy.
The multi-talented Mutoriah is set to perform a spectacular show titled “Mutoriah & The Orchestra” at the Weal House on September 14th, 2024.
