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We Are Nubia & Xenia Manasseh Announce New Collaborative Single “Longo Longo”
East Africa’s alternative music ecosystem continues to deepen its collaborative language. Kenyan collective We Are Nubia and singer-songwriter Xenia Manasseh have officially announced a new joint single titled Longo Longo, set for release this Friday, May 22. Accompanied by warm, emotionally textured cover art and a deeply intentional rollout message shared across social media, the…
Drake’s Iceman Era Arrives at the Most Fragile and Fascinating Point of His Career
Drake’s new project Iceman is no longer functioning as a regular album release. It has become a cultural referendum. Released on May 15, 2026, alongside two surprise companion projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour, the rollout marks Drake’s first major solo statement after the Kendrick Lamar feud reshaped public conversation around his place in rap….
Ayra Starr Announces Junior Year Album Starr Girl For August 14
Ayra Starr is entering a new era and she’s doing it on her own terms. The Nigerian star has officially announced her forthcoming album Starr Girl, set for release on August 14, unveiling the project through a striking futuristic cover artwork that immediately ignited conversation across social media. In the visual, Ayra appears in a…
Njerae Invites Us Closer With New Single “Ingia Ndani”
Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae is ushering in a new chapter of her musical journey with the upcoming release of her latest single, “Ingia Ndani,” – a track that arrived on March 13, 2026. The emotionally layered record sees the award-winning Afro-Indie artist leaning further into the soulful and intimate sound that has defined her rise within…
Tinariwen Return to the Desert: Hoggar and the Sound of Endurance
More than 45 years into their journey, Tinariwen are not slowing down – they are circling back. With the announcement of Hoggar, their tenth studio album set for release on March 13 via their own imprint, Wedge, the Tuareg pioneers reaffirm what has always set them apart: music not as industry product, but as cultural…
J. Cole ‘s The Fall-Off Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200
J. Cole has once again proven that longevity in hip-hop is not accidental, rather – it is architectural. With The Fall-Off debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, opening with approximately 280,000 equivalent album units, Cole secures his seventh chart-topping project. In a streaming-dominated era where virality often overshadows discipline, this debut stands as…
DETU Unveils ‘Madina,’ a Soulful Afro-Fusion Love Song
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…
Liya on Growth, Identity, Finding Her Voice & Redefining Afro-Fusion | Music Custodian Sessions Ep 6
Liya is an Afro-Fusion singer whose music carries emotion, softness, strength, and quiet conviction — and in this episode of Music Custodian Sessions, she opens up about her journey, growth, and the freedom of truly finding her voice. In this intimate conversation, Liya reflects on her early beginnings, her time as the first female artist…
What 2025 Sounded Like: 30 Albums, Carefully Curated
As the year winds down, Music Custodian finds itself reflecting on the records that moved culture, sparked conversations, went viral, climbed charts, and ultimately soundtracked our year. Beyond numbers and accolades, these are the albums that lived with us, shaping moments and moods long after release day. 2025 was a defining year for music. Afrobeats,…
MUSIC CUSTODIAN PARTNERS WITH SHIGH TO LAUNCH “MOST WANTED” — A NEW CROSS-GENRE ANTHEM FT. BAGETTI, CANDY BLEAKZ & LADÉ
Lagos, Nigeria — Music Custodian is proud to announce press activation support for “MOST WANTED”, the new single from SHigh, featuring Bagetti, Candy Bleakz and Ladé. The track is an audacious blend of street energy and melodic modern Afrobeats — a club-ready anthem crafted to bridge scenes and amplify rising female voices in the contemporary…