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…
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,…
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…
October 12, 2025, arrived with a familiar jolt of rhythm and rebellion as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion debuted at the Ecobank Pan African Centre — a triumphant cultural return of the legendary Paris showcase, now reborn through a distinctly Lagos pulse. What began at the Philharmonie de Paris has now been reimagined and rebuilt for…
Afrobeats is powered by more than just the stars on stage; the brilliant women behind the scenes also shape it.From producers and songwriters to executives and managers, women across West Africa are redefining the sound and spirit of Afrobeats with bold creativity and quiet force. As Marie Claire notes, their influence continues to shine brightly…
On the 19th of June, where the industry’s finest showed up and showed out, Olamide brought Lagos to a momentary halt as he hosted a high-profile listening session for his self-titled new album OLAMIDÉ, that dropped yesterday, June 19. The event was a collision of legends, tastemakers, and young stars—from the pioneers who helped shape…
The Tribeca Film Festival witnessed a historic moment in African music and cinema as Nigerian global superstar Wizkid premiered his highly anticipated documentary, Long Live Lagos, on June 6, 2025. Screened in the Spotlight+ section under the “Expressions of Black Freedom” theme, the film brought Afrobeats and African storytelling to the heart of New York…
Temi Adeniji, Managing Director of Warner Music Africa (WMA), has once again earned a spot on Billboard’s prestigious Global Power Players list for 2025, marking her second consecutive year in the spotlight. This recognition underscores another year of dynamic leadership and cultural influence, as Adeniji continues to drive Warner Music’s strategic expansion and impact across…
Rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Amara officially steps into the spotlight with his debut single “Me & You”, a genre-blending love anthem that introduces his heartfelt, soulful sound to the world. Signed to Sony Music West Africa, the 23-year-old artist (real name Nwaigwe Daniel Amarachukwu Figo) combines Afrobeats, R&B, and pop to create an emotionally rich soundscape…
Johnny Drille and Fireboy DML have just unveiled the mesmerizing video for their hit track “Angelina,” and it’s everything we dreamed it would be: smooth, sweet, and enchanting. Released in March 2025, the track is a soulful masterpiece, where heartfelt lyrics dance with the warmth of gentle Afrobeats. Now, the accompanying video brings that same…
