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Artsalghul

Genre not yet listed · City not yet listed

From our original watchlist; editorial details are awaiting a source review.

Find the legacy song · Amapiano Baddie ↗

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BLNDE

Pop · City not yet listed

An accessible first listen before the BLNDE 4 PRESIDENT project.

Featured song · Omo To Sexy ↗

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Danpapa GTA

Street-pop · City not yet listed

A lively entry point from a producer who also records.

Featured song · IKEJA ↗

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Deena

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Egertton

Punk / hip-hop · City not yet listed

A forceful entry point into his self-described incantation music.

Featured song · OBOKHIAN ↗

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Indi

Hyperpop · City not yet listed

A vocal-led discovery for listeners exploring the scene's hyperpop side.

Featured song · D.T.M.M.B ↗

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Kobilou

Melodic pop · City not yet listed

Begin with this song, then explore his Pretty Girls Love Lou project.

Featured song · Lagos Love ↗

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Luwa.Mp4

Cyber-Phunk · City not yet listed

The JELEEL! collaboration opens a door into his punk-influenced sound.

Featured song · CYK BADDIE ↗

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Monochrome

Trap / R&B · Abuja

Abuja's collaborative scene makes a compelling starting point for this artist.

Featured song · 4:44 FREESTYLE ↗

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NO11

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From our original watchlist; editorial details are awaiting a source review.

Find the legacy song · Gimme Dat Ting ↗

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onoola-sama

Genre-fluid · City not yet listed

Try this DEELA collaboration from the fujiBouyon* EP.

Featured song · fêteRock* ↗

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scottyolorin

Melodic rap · City not yet listed

Start with the hook on this collaboration with DaveTheOracle and Kobilou.

Featured song · GLACIER GIRL ↗

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SSSoundGawd

Dance / rap · City not yet listed

His Mavo collaboration is a useful introduction to the rapper-producer.

Featured song · Aura Salad ↗

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Suono Sai

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Ugazee

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Wave$tar

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From our original watchlist; editorial details are awaiting a source review.

Find the legacy song · Prada Baby ↗

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Zaylevelten

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Zen Universe

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