10 Songs that Defined 2022: Mr Money’s raunchy hit made major waves across the globe.
Following a chaotic adolescence, Blacko struck gold with his hybrid style of hiplife and drill. In his interview with THE FACE, the 20-year-old talks about repressed emotions, working with Burna Boy and taking immense pride in his debut album.
The Nigerian artist is knocking out hit after hit, while staying loyal to the subgenre's proud authenticity.
THE FACE cover star just topped the US Billboard Chart via her feature on Future's Wait For U. Does Tems' fast rise reflect a wider change for female African artists?
With a Grammy victory and a Coachella appearance under his belt, Black Coffee’s enjoying a victory lap that coincides with a wider buzz around dance music from South Africa.
The 21-year-old is a torchbearer of Nigerian music. On Rave & Roses, he doesn’t disappoint.
The 19-year-old musician has scored two massive hits, but industry rumours suggest he’s hit a bump on the road to success.
Fireboy is fighting to be the first Nigerian artist to top the UK Singles Chart. THE FACE’s columnist Wale Oloworkende considers the track's impact and rounds up the best new African music releases.
22 for ’22: the musicians who are going to smash it in the months ahead. Dig in.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Along with the Nyege Nyege collective, the Kampala-based DJ has nurtured the local party culture and created a buzz overseas.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
The rapper talks ambitions for global success, cyberfraud allegations and pioneering a sound and dance that’s been embraced by Burna Boy and Beyoncé.
Featuring Rema’s booty-bouncing anthem, Yaw Tog’s Stormzy-assisted Sore remix and Niniola’s confessional R&B.
