WizKid

What’s strong, grounded and makes Usain Bolt run faster? Koffee’s next-gen take on reggae has already earned her a Grammy award. Now she’s preparing to release her debut album, Gifted.

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.

Featuring slinky Afrobeats from Wizkid, a toxic relationship anthem from Claudia Valentina and the new band from Jay Som and Chastity Belt’s Annie Truscott.

Nigerian musicians are making a major impact across the globe – but in their home country, the industry has a different set of rules. Lagos-based journalist Joey Akan provides a beginner’s guide.