A common mantra recited by most young people of African descent is, “generational wealth in my family begins with me.” And quite frankly, I love it. I love it for them, myself, and for what it represents. There is a fighter spirit behind that statement that denotes a shift in…
In the name of research for my BHM post and a strong desire to highlight Gen X: Voices of Africa, I ventured to YouTube. My search query began with Bob Marley, then I remembered Majek Fashek. Beyond here, I swear I broke the dam to some old, maybe, forgotten songs…
Christmas, for many, remains the most favorable time of the year. It is festive, and we get to exchange gifts, and for those of us in colder climates, we get cozy. There is this romance of eggnogs and pajamas, throw blankets, a Christmas-themed movie like Home Alone and your loved…
TL: DR, 19 and Dangerous by Ayra Starr is an amazing album. It has a slow tempo album with love as its core subject matter but no worries, Ayra knows when and how to spark up the place. Strongly recommended for chill moments, like on your commute home. Starting with…
Lagos! I’ve never lived in Lagos, but I’ve visited more than a handful of times. My first visit came in 2000 and it was unlike any place I had ever visited before. To put it nicely, it was chaotically beautiful. The summer of that year would remain enshrined in my…
The question becomes, how do you get to hear those other beautiful songs? Who will introduce you to Yemi Alade, to Falz, Simi or to Nasty C? How will you fully enjoy the music when you hear Phyno rapping in his native Igbo language for the first time? Seeking the answers of these questions is what drove our founder to establish Afro Soundz Radio.