Author: Edward

December 26, 2025, will go down as one of those nights Lagos talks about for years. On that evening, Adekunle Gold didn’t just perform a concert, he reintroduced an icon and reminded everyone what artistic excellence truly looks like. Fresh from its long-awaited transformation and rebirth as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, the National Theatre opened its doors to live music once again. The honor of headlining its first major concert in years belonged to Adekunle Gold, and he rose to the moment effortlessly. Backed by a 55-piece orchestra alongside his band, The 79th Element,…

Lagos Rocks did more than kick off Detty December. It announced it loud and clear. The season had officially begun. What started as a bold idea from Clout Africa came to life as an electrifying cultural moment that blended music, youth culture, celebrity presence, and the unmistakable pulse of Lagos. From the second the doors opened, it was obvious this was no regular event. Lagos Rocks firmly claimed its spot as the official Detty December starter, delivering a night filled with sound, style, and pure celebration. “As Nigeria’s leading creative hub for music, media, experiential events, and talent development, Clout…

Goosebumps are almost guaranteed the moment you press play on Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic performance. Now that the full video is finally out, the energy, emotion, and sheer magic of the night hit even harder. From Brooklyn’s iconic Kings Theatre, fans around the world can now experience a moment that felt truly special, even from afar. The sold out show marked a historic milestone. Asake became the first African artist to headline the U.S. edition of Red Bull Symphonic, transforming his biggest hits into a breathtaking orchestral journey. Backed by a 33 piece orchestra and guided by conductor Glenn Alexander…

For a while, it looked like Don’t Be Dumb might never escape the cloud of delays and bad press. Now, everything is shifting. A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album has officially passed half a million pre-saves on Spotify, proving that fans never really let go of hope. Earlier in the rollout, reports painted a gloomy picture, with claims that the album had only managed a few thousand physical pre-orders before many were canceled in 2024. Fast forward to now, and the energy has completely changed. Numbers shared by Hip Hop All Day show the album closing in on 500,000 Spotify pre-saves, placing…

It has been a long wait, but Kid Cudi is finally back in Australia, and it looks like he is not planning to disappear again anytime soon. Following his return to the country for the first time in more than ten years, the rapper has teased that a full headline tour is already in the works. Cudi touched down over the New Year and performed at Wildlands Festival and Beyond The Valley, two of the biggest events on the Australian festival calendar. After wrapping up the run, he took to Instagram on January 3 to talk about how special the…

It has been over ten years since Kendrick Lamar released good kid, m.A.A.d city, yet the album just reached a new career high. The project has officially moved more than 10 million album equivalent units in the United States, qualifying it for Diamond certification by the RIAA. This achievement arrives during a surprisingly quiet chapter for Kendrick. Since closing out his Grand National world tour, he has largely stayed out of the spotlight. But while he rests, his catalog keeps working. Data shared by Hip Hop All Day shows that his debut album is now standing shoulder to shoulder with…

Pink feels like a personal invitation into Raina Wiles’ world. The song does not try to overwhelm. Instead, it flows softly, offering a calm escape in a world that is always moving too fast. From the very start, the mood is comforting and familiar. You can picture yourself alone in the car, cruising through empty streets while the melody wraps around you. The emotion rises slowly, without pressure, letting the listener fully settle into the experience. There is a quiet tension that makes the track more than just a laid back listen. It feels nostalgic and fresh at the same…

Emily Mulenga returns with “The Cure,” a reflective yet vibrant pop single that explores the emotional complexity of healing. Following her debut EP I Saw This And Thought Of You, the track signals a deeper dive into honesty, resilience, and artistic growth. Driven by piano-led melodies, airy synth textures, and a smooth rhythmic flow, “The Cure” carries the shine of nostalgic pop while grounding itself in raw emotional truth. The song addresses the experience of relapse, capturing the moment when darkness resurfaces after a period of optimism. What makes “The Cure” especially compelling is Emily’s refusal to hide pain behind…

HOLLY’s ‘FIX’ sits in that uncomfortable middle ground where attraction starts to feel like obsession, and that’s exactly why it stands out at LOCK. Dark, intimate, and quietly addictive, the track looks at desire not as something dreamy or idealised, but as something far more unsettling – a pull that chips away at control and turns closeness into dependence. What makes ‘FIX’ so compelling is its restraint. Instead of chasing big, dramatic moments, the production stays tight and controlled: drifting synths, minimal beats, and a glossy calm that lets the tension build slowly. It creates a sense of pressure, like…

Maria Rosa La Kakiee returns with Trigger My Aria in a way that feels bold, intentional, and impossible to overlook. From the opening moments, the song pulls you into a world where classical strings meet a modern, hard hitting beat. It immediately sets the tone for what follows, a track built on contrast, emotion, and confidence. There is a deep sense of honesty running through the song. Maria Rosa does not hide behind metaphors or soften her message. Instead, she turns personal challenges into something empowering and shared. Her voice carries a subtle rasp that adds texture and truth to…