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The Native

10 stories

The NativeScenesAdey Still Has His Fingers On The Pulse Of Popular Music People might be more familiar with Adey’s production work but his range is unmissable whether as a producer or an artist.

September 26

The NativeScenesHow Asake’s Style Has Evolved Over The Years From old singlets and Ankara trousers to military style-inspired tailoring, Asake’s fashion has evolved alongside the man behind the music.

September 26

The NativeScenesBLNDE IS STAKING HER CLAIM ON ‘BLNDE FOR PRESIDENT’ Throughout the17-minutes runtime of ‘BLNDE FOR PRESIDENT,’ BLNDE stays true to the poised style of music that propelled her to popularity.

September 26

The NativeScenesInterview: Jabulile Majola’s ‘Ipasi’ Will Find You Where You’re At If you look past the soul-searching tenderness of Jabulile Majola’s ‘Ipasi,’ it’s clear that he is writing towards the heart of uncertainty.

September 25

The NativeScenesThese Extended Plays Have Broadened Afropop’s Imagination Over The Past Decade From career-launching debuts to impressive collaborative projects, these are 15 of the best Afropop EPs from the last 10 years.

September 25

The NativeScenesPaxslim Is Doubling Down On African Pride With The “Africa Only” Movement Being African comes with plenty of social baggage, but Paxslim has chosen to respond decisively against it with "Africa Only."

September 23

The NativeScenesInterview: Juls Has Always Followed the Sound For Juls, ‘Junction’ is evidence of where his own curiosity has taken him during a career built on movement between sounds and cultures,

September 23

The NativeScenesKaelo Iyizoba Has A Specific Vision of What Nigerian Cinema Can Be What began as Kaelo Iyizoba creating a slideshow for his sister has led him to a film screening at TIFF 2026.

September 19

The NativeScenesInterview: Seyi Vibez’s Global Aspirations Reach A Crescendo On ‘SWAGUU’ Boasting only one feature with Quavo, ‘SWAGUU’ sees Seyi Vibez luxuriate in the essence of his global ambition.

September 18

The NativeScenesIvie Ani Is Entering A New Phase As A Cultural Guardian With A Martell Ambassadorship As sounds from Africa continue to hobnob with global soundscapes, Ivie Ani is stepping into a new phase as a Cultural Ambassador for Martell.

September 17