“Why I Sampled “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus” – Afrobeats Artist S.King
Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu In this interview, S.King opens up about what drew him to Miley Cyrus’ hit “Flowers” and why he decided to sample it in his music. From connecting with its message…
Beats from outer space : How Femi is redefining Lo-Fi in the UK
Nigerian-born, UK-based producer Femi is carving a unique space in the lo-fi scene, blending atmospheric, space-themed beats with subtle nods to his African roots. From the crackle of vinyl to…
Saelem: On Jesus, his Faith and the State of the Gospel Music Industry
I recently spoke to Saelem who’s making his mark on the industry with his unique blend of Afro-soul and contemporary gospel music. The Lagos-born artist is confident, bold and passionate…
Ibejii: On Being a Twin, Detty December and the Lagos Shuffle
The first thing I noticed about Headies award-winning artist Ibejii was his voice: calm, regal, assured.Like a 60s BBC news presenter. I’m on a call with him to discuss his…
“Wizkid, Asake and Shallipopi Inspire Me”- Slay Papa
As part of our About to Blow series we will be highlighting talented creatives in our Afrobeats Head community who are igniting the scene and poised for stardom. For the…
Meet Michael O., the artist behind your favourite ‘Japa’ anthem
Afrobeats Head Contributor For our latest cover story, I spoke to Michael O., the Nigerian-American artist, actor and tech founder who’s been steadily building a name for himself as one of the most…
The Amazing Amexin
For our first cover story, Amexin opens up about his relationship with DJ Tunez, future collaboration with Wizkid and his love for his hometown, Aba. Shortly after our meeting over…