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…
Music Custodian announces a brand new episode of Music Custodian Sessions, featuring globally acclaimed producer Juls — the architect behind some of the most distinctive African and diasporic sounds of the last decade. In this intimate sit-down filmed in Nairobi, Juls reflects on his creative evolution, cultural identity, and the sonic philosophy shaping his next…
In a new interview with @thecruzshow, Kehlani opened up about her concerns around the rapid rise of AI-generated artists — using viral AI R&B act Xania Monet as a recent example of how artificial intelligence is reshaping the music landscape. Xania Monet recently made history as the first AI artist to debut on a Billboard…
Music Custodian joined the Week 7 programming of Afrobeat Rebellion, the acclaimed multi-week exhibition dedicated to tracing, preserving, and reinterpreting Fela Kuti’s legacy for a new generation. Held from Thursday to Sunday, the exhibition invited audiences into the intimate layers of Fela’s life, music, politics, and cultural influence ; a space that continues to evolve…
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, something special filled the air in Brooklyn — the kind of magic that happens only when culture, history, and sound align perfectly. The lights dimmed, the orchestra tuned, and as the first note echoed through the grand halls of Kings Theatre, one thing became certain: we were witnessing Asake, a…
Grammy award winner, Tems, returns to Kenyan for her debut at the blankets and wine festival that blends fashion, culture, and unforgettable performances On Sunday, September 28th, the Laurette Gardens in Kasarani transformed into a sea of music, fashion, and cultural expression as Blankets and Wine 2025 returned for another edition. Thousands flocked to the…
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…
In the ever-shapeshifting soundscape of Afrobeats, one truth rings louder with every drop and drumline: the synergy between DJs and artists is no longer a behind-the-scenes affair—it’s the beating heart of the live experience. From sold-out events in Lagos, Accra to seismic festival stages in Europe, London, Paris, and beyond, Afrobeats DJs have stepped far…
Spotify is rolling out a game-changing feature that allows Premium subscribers to add custom transitions between tracks in their playlists. The new tool, currently in beta, offers users the flexibility to either auto-generate transitions or manually create them using preset options, such as fade, rise, and blend. This marks a significant step in Spotify’s ongoing…
Rising Ethiopian artist Ebne Hakim returns with his latest single, “Tsehaye,” a poignant meditation on love, memory, and the quiet strength of hope. The track—whose title means “sun” in Amharic—is a deeply personal ballad wrapped in warm melodies and inspired by the energy and rhythms of Tigrigna traditional beats. Released during Ashenda, an annual cultural…
