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  • To celebrate legendary musician, activist and progenitor of Afrobeat music, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who passed away 26 years ago this week, we bring you the most current guide to his life and music.

    His large discography

    This might read obvious, but to really know the man named Fela Kuti, his music is the best place to start. With a discography of 41 studio-recorded albums, five live albums and three compilations of his best songs, his music is one of the closest dives into his person, thought processes and ideologies. 

    Recommendations: Expensive Shit (1975) and Zombie (1977)

    (Spotify)

    “Fela: This Bitch of a Life”

    This is arguably the most popular book about Fela. It was written by Cuban writer and social researcher Carlos Moore, and was first published in France as “Cette Putain de Vie” in 1982. The 328-page book was born out of his friendship with Fela. Moore told the story majorly in Fela’s voice and documented his relationship with his native doctor, “Professor”. It also has interviews with 15 of his 27 wives.

    (Booksellers)

    “Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold: A Memoir”

    From the start of Fela’s career till his demise, Benson Idonije was there as his first manager (1963 – 1970) and friend. It’s no wonder he published a memoir in 2016, that tells untold stories about the late musician — from his ancestry to being a music producer at Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation to his promiscuity.

    (BookArtVille)

    “Fela: The Life and Times of an African Musical Icon”

    A Yale ethnomusicology professor, Michael Veal, wrote this book on Fela in 2000, and it’s considered the best publication on the Afrobeats legend. It covers everything about Fela’s life and music, politics and hedonism. It’s a collector’s item— it’s the most extensive research on Fela, the Nigerian music scene back then, and also a very cheap book.

    (AbeBooks)

    “Fela Kuti: Music Is A Weapon”

    At the peak of Fela’s career in 1982, French directors, Jean-Jacques and Stéphane Tchalgadjieff, travelled to Lagos to shoot a documentary about him. “Music Is A Weapon” is arguably the most sincere and intimate interview Fela has ever given. His famous quote, “Music is the weapon. Music is the weapon of the future”, came from this interview. The documentary shows the interview and visuals from his performances at The Shrine.

    “Finding Fela!”

    This is a music documentary made by Oscar award-winning director, Alex Gibney, in 2014. It features the Broadway musical biography, Fela! by Bill T. Jones, and interviews with Tony Allen, Seun and Yeni Kuti. It’s impossible to talk about Fela Kuti and leave out this music documentary.

    “Konkombe”

    Aside from the “yabis” of his music, another way to get his undiluted truth are through the interviews. In 1979, Jeremy Marre directed a music documentary, Konkombe, based on the Nigerian pop music scene. The documentary has performances, recording sessions and interviews from musicians like King Sunny Ade, Sunny Okosun, and of course, Fela. His popular quote, “Music cannot be for enjoyment. Music has to be for revolution”, is from this documentary.

    The Kalakuta Museum

    The Kalakuta Museum was Fela’s home and recording studio until 1997. Fela’s iconic photographs, posters, album art, line the walls of this iconic building which also houses his musical instruments, shirts, stage suits, shoes and famous underwear. Visit the place today, and you’ll feel close to the legend, his personality and upbringing.

  • In July 2022, Nigerian film director and producer, Niyi Akinmolayan promised that the 2023 July-August school holiday will not go by without a family and children film from him.

    On May 27, 2023, he made good on this promise, releasing the film’s teaser on Youtube.

    About two weeks later, he announced that the film of the holiday is here. Here is everything we know about this kids/family movie.

    The film is titled MIKOLO

    From the movie trailer, Mikolo is a mythical large blue bird. It’s interesting that the kids aren’t scared of something that can appear and disappear. I thought we all believed in juju?

    It’s a fantasy film

    Although no one saw the snake that swallowed JAMB money, it’s safe to say supernatural things happen daily in Naija. So what if Mikolo gives an experience and expands our imagination?

    Shot in Ondo state

    We’ll get to see the Sunshine State shine as a Nollywood location material in Mikolo. It’s not drone shots of Ikoyi-link bridge every time.

    Features adult actors

    The film also stars popular actors like Yvonne Jegede, Ayo Mogaji and Femi Adebayo. Now that you know there’ll be some adult actors in it, you might as well go and give your inner child some fun.

    Produced by Anthill 

    Mikolo was produced by Anthill Studios, one of Africa’s biggest animation companies. The same company produced Nollywood films like The Wedding Party 2, Prophetess, The House of Secrets and the forthcoming Jagun Jagun. 

    Coming with a finished soundtrack album

    Finally, little kids will have their own party jams — for the kids by the kids. The music accompanying the film was performed by child actor Pamilerin Ayodeji (Lizard, Gangs of Lagos). Glad to see the youngster landing important roles in the industry.

    In cinemas August 18

    The film will be released on 18th August, 2023. The kids will be on holiday then. We’ve given you a sure update, your kid’s fun is now in your hands.

  • After making a statement with his 2022 Catch Me If You Can album which proves he carries the soul of a runner that understands the journey is a marathon, Adekunle Gold diversifies his CV and goes into the “tequila business”. Since he had his first shot of tequila last year, AG has been on a new level, collaborating with music legends like Pharrell Williams, Niles Rodgers and experimenting musically outside of his comfort zone, working to give his audience something fresh and thrilling.

    AG realises to run to a non-stop party, he has to make sure the booze keeps flowing. 

    So he called on Marlian Records’ life of the party, Zinoleesky, for a feature in March, 2023. As a savvy businessman, he rolled out his new product, Tio Tequila, a three-song pack single in May, 2023.

    As Tio Tequila received positive nods and worldwide acceptance, AG Baby followed up with Ogaranya in July, while planning to throw the biggest (tequila) party of the year themed Tequila Ever After, in the same month.

    At 12 a.m. on July 28, 2023, the T.E.A party began. On the first track, Chasing Peace of Mind, he gives us a scoop on his personal life; he’s now in therapy, and he also smokes, though he already gave us this gist on the 2021 Davido-assisted High. 

    Chasing Peace of Mind also features Malian singer Habib Koité and South African artist Ami Faku. No surprises that the production blends Mali’s desert blues and S.A’s amapiano with our highlife.

    Tio Tequila is a fun businessman, which explains why track two is Party No Dey Stop. Also, if you’re observant, you can already tell this record is the theme song of the album. On the next song, Soro, produced by Kel-P, the message is simple; he wants communication and intimacy. The fourth song is Tio Baby, a confession to his lover, with a little bit of flex about his life in the limelight. Call me corny if you like, but I caught the subtle compliment to his wife in the second verse opener: “When they see me (Simi), everybody wants a picture.”

    Ogaranya plays next, and he talks about the sweet feeling of happiness, wealth and being on a better level. 

    On the sixth song Adekunle Gold tells us he’s the Wrong Person to mess with. It’s a catchy one, cemented with an aggressive verse from OdumoduBlvck, who’s been called out for his anti-women stance.

    The seventh track shares the same energy. Don’t Be A Baby from AG Baby? AG remarks that while he drives a Benz, wears dangling earrings and is fresh, he isn’t a yahoo boy or a gigolo; stop complaining about him and face your own grind.

    Do You Mind is the eighth track and switches the “I no dey look Uche face” energy. He’s back to focusing on his babe and her body. Tio Tequila, still not getting enough of his babe, continues on Sisi Ganja to give her all the lovey-dovey lambas. I suspect this song is a double entendre for AG reminding us that he does 420 now. 

    Next is the Coco Jones-assisted record Make It Easy — a sensual afropop jam. If you’re wondering why this married man said, “I no wan love, I am focused,” he’s speaking for those on the streets and tired of the talking stage. Maintaining the same soundscape, the eleventh track Not My Problem builds on the previous track. It’s not his problem if you catch feelings. He warned you, didn’t he?

    The next track, Kere, segues to afro-highlife. He brags that his peers imitate his style, and he has been hot since his 2015 breakout hit, Sade. Is AG Baby your mate?

    Last time he was on wax with his wife and singer Simi, was on her 2022 album titled TBH (To Be Honest). Hearing them together again on Look What You Made Me Do feels like the best duet since Tunde and Wunmi Obe.

     Omo Eko plays next to keep the tequila party going. American singer, Khalid, joins Adekunle Gold on Come Back To Me, a song that begs a lover to return. The sixteenth song on T.E.A. is Falling Up, one that fuses electronic music with pop. Aside from the flex that AG is trying on a different genre, the song features Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. Second to the last track is To My Own, where Tio Baby and an uncredited artist are laid-back, and according to them, dancing to the beat of their own drums. Tequila Ever After album ends with its eighteenth track All My Life — a romantic song directed at his lover.

    Final thoughts

    In almost fifty-one minutes, Adekunle Gold takes us on a fun, party-rocking experience. Tequila Ever After is a continued deviation from his earlier indie and highlife sounds. It’s a feel-good album that experiments with afrobeats and EDM, with a sprinkle of amapiano and solid songwriting skills.

    In  his current life chapter, Adekunle Gold a.k.a Tio Tequila enjoys himself to the max as he reaches new heights of superstardom.

    Watch AG on Zikoko’s POP.

  • Kizz Daniel is regarded as one of the best writers in Nigeria, thanks to his discography of hit songs and lyricism that’s not common in Afrobeats.

    Among contemporaries, Kizz Daniel has set himself out as a certified hitmaker — from his earlier work at G-World Wide to his latest singles Rich Till I Die and Cough remix, which just got a Latino touch from Becky G. Kizz Daniel has been at this for long, it’s unsurprising how often he scores hits. His smash hit Buga was the most googled song in Nigeria in the first half of 2022.

    There’s no denying that Kizz Daniel has hit songs that have ruled airwaves, dominated clubs, streets, playlists and even turned our parents into happening babes.

    After paying close attention to Kizz who has hacked the process of making hit songs, we present to you some gems that’ll help you deliver top singles like the man.

    Writing a hit track that’ll bang like a Kizz Daniel song starts with telling stories everyone can relate to. That’s the first step. 

    You need to figure out how to provoke visual imagery  with your lyrics. But beyond that, can your song be so good that 50 year-olds make it their ringtones and go “lo lo lo” anytime the beat drops?

    Take for example, his 2016 hit single Jombo, which appeared on his New Era album. Jombo tells the story of an inter-tribal relationship — a typical Nigerian love story that hardly works out due to parents’ disapproval fueled by tribalism. It even gets messier when pregnancy is involved, as depicted and seen in the music video.

    Buga and Rich Till I Die are other classic examples of relatable songs. Buga admonishes listeners to chop life and flex on haters. They worked so hard for their money, after all.

    Rich Till I Die on the other hand is a reassuring song that reminds people to believe that no matter the problem — expensive fuel prices or high cost of living — poverty won’t come near them.

    Another point you should note is that Kizz loves repetition in his songs. If he’s not trying to imprint the song title into your subconscious, he’s pushing unforgettable one-liners. 

    Did you hear how many times he repeated “jah-o” in Jaho, calling on Jah (God) to lift him up. Also on Buga, “let me see you go lo, lo, lo, lo” was repeated over sixteen times.

    Repetition lays emphasis, because tbh, if you don’t say things over and over, no one might take you seriously.

    Is it getting clearer?

    Lastly, to spice up the hit song you’re cooking, be funny. If you aren’t sure what this means, pay close attention to Kizz Daniel’s Jombo. In the song, he hilariously describes his lover’s difficult parents as black belt holders and karate fighters — a sharp comparison to their disciplinarian attitude. It might help to dig the internet to unearth his comedy videos during his stint as a skitmaker around 2017.

    If you try out all these tips and they don’t work, wait for his new album, Maverick, to come out 28th July, 2023. Maybe there will be something new there for you.

  • From his album release, to the “new cats” comment to the Anita debacle, Davido has been the topic of conversations about Nigerian musicians lately. This time he’s in the news for “disrespecting” Islam and muslims, according to some “concerned” netizens.

    Here’s a lay-down of what’s going on.

    Logos Olori, one of the latest signees of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) released his debut single, Jaye Lo, under the label on Friday, July 21, 2023. The next day , July 22, Davido shared a teaser of the song’s music video. That was the beginning of the outrage. 

    The video starts with Logos Olori seated atop a mosque’s rooftop, dressed in white jalabiya and white socks, chanting about how a poor person’s life transformed. 

    The view shifts from the rooftop to ground level as we see some men also dressed similarly saying prayers, before they burst into a dance. This has received mixed reactions from netizens, particularly from muslim devotees who found the scene offensive.

    Bashir Ahmaad, the ex Digital Communications aide of the former president Buhari’s administration commented.

    More commentary

    It has snowballed into a campaign against Davido.

    Despite several calls for him to respond, he has been quiet about the situation.

    After a series of tweets condemning Davido and calling for the cancellation of his brand, he deleted the post.

    Apparently some Twitter users still have the clip.

    Another faction, mostly 30BG fans, is unhappy Davido deleted the post.

    There’s word that one of the musician’s affiliates known as IsraelDMW apologised on his behalf.

    Deleting the video didn’t pacify the agitators. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has now called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to take Davido in for questioning over the Jaye Lo music video. MURIC’s founder and director, Ishaq Akintola remarked that the video can throw Nigeria into anarchy. MURIC demanded a retraction, threatened legal action and even a “spiritual battle” if the scene isn’t taken out of the video four days from now.

    Nigerian Professor Wole Soyinka joined the conversation by disagreeing and urging Davido to not apologise. He defends OBO’s artistic expression rights and admonishes those offended to protest against the artist to do so peacefully instead of resorting to violent means.

    Amidst all, Davido’s and Logos Olori have been quiet and focused on only promoting their new singles.

    Maybe the video will be shelved or edited, or maybe the artists will throw caution to the wind and let the video rollout like that. We don’t know how this story will end, but we ardently preach peace, love, and security. 

  • Burna Boy, a.k.a Odogwu, concluded the final lap of his year-long Love Damini tour at the GelreDome Arnhem stadium in Netherlands on July 23, 2023.

    After breaking and setting records as the first African artist to sell out four stadia shows in less than a year, he took to social media to announce the end of the tour and a brand new single in the same tweet.

    But the biggest excitement was the news of his forthcoming album.

    According to Chuka Obi, who worked as a creative director on Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall album, all ‘Outsiders’ should get their plates, Damini is coming again with a fantastic feast. Here’s what we know about the coming album.

    It’s out in August

    Burna Boy’s new album arrives in August, although the exact date hasn’t been revealed yet. Would it be odd to note that Burna has put out his last three albums (African Giant, Twice As Tall and Love, Damini) between July and August of 2019, 2022 and 2022?

    He’s not resting after tour

    I’m beginning to think that Burna Boy doesn’t need rest, it’s rest that needs him. He just finished his tour a few days ago, and he’s already gearing to drop a new music project. You know what that means? Another international tour is just around the corner.

    His 7th album

    When this album joins his discography in August, it’ll become his seventh studio album. His eleventh music project if we include mixtapes like the 2011 Burn Notice (2011), the 2012 Burn Identity (and 2016’s Redemption and Steel And Copper with DJDS in 2019. Workrate >>>>

    There is no title or tracklist yet

    Trying to predict what the album title could be futile because Burna is unconventional. Burna Boy’s albums usually have between fifteen to twenty tracks. If he can’t perform it for almost an hour at his show, it’s not Burna album material.

    Exciting features

    There’s news of heavy international features from J. Cole and legendary Wu-tang members GZA and RZA. With these names on deck, Burna Boy might be rapping this time. You can hear J. Cole’s voice rapping on what seems to be their collabo in the background.

    American producer Swizz Beat also previewed a song with Burna; it sounds like a summer bop. Time is going, they should drop the new album quickly, we can’t wait to hear it.

    https://twitter.com/afrobeatsnerd/status/1682755276795944961?t=mmJS4YLp-nmQCRULpSC2bw&s=19

    Only one Naija feature

    Since 2019, Burna Boy has featured only one Nigerian artist per album — Zlatan Ibile (African Giant) and Victony (Love, Damini). It’s been pointed out that he’s doing the same thing this time, too. We just have to wait and find out which Nigerian act it is.

    The singles

    Before Sittin’ On Top Of The World was released on June 1st, 2023, he played the song for RZA in a video he posted on social media (the linkup makes sense now after hearing the Wu-tang member is on the album). On June 22, Sittin’ On Top Of The World was re-released with a guest feature from American rapper, 21 Savage; we hope it makes the album. If not, maybe the Big 7 single coming out Friday, 28th of July, will.

    Looks more like Hip-Hop than Afrobeats

    We might be getting a Hip-Hop album from Burna Boy. All the signs are there; from the sounds of his latest single to the features from American rap titans. Also, he’s one of the few Nigerian artists that can’t be boxed in. Give Burna any style or genre of music; murder is the case. It’s not hard to tell African Giant is about to feed us ferocious rhymes and bars.

  • Behind every great Barbie, there’s a Ken. But before you can be the neck to your Barbie’s head, you need to know that you’re kenough. 

    Here’s seven ways you can be the Kenest Ken to ever Ken the surface of the earth.

    Dye your hair blonde or pink

    It’s widely known that a newly-done hairstyle boosts confidence. To 1000x your kenergy power, the first ken-essential is to handle how you look.

    Stop jumping from one relationship to another

    Stick with your Barbie and be her best Ken ever. Changing partners as frequently as Nigerian politicians change their mouths will not give you the satisfaction you seek. You might be the problem here, dear.

    Watch Barbie in the cinema now

    Even though peer pressure has no control over you, have you thought this can be the last Barbie movie ever, Mr. Hard Guy?

    To fully grasp why you should be like Ken, you have  to watch and experience him on film. 

    Wear colour pink once in a while

    Mix things up. Is it everyday you’ll be doing black-black like you’re a member of Isakaba?

    Try to meditate

    Find some quiet, kneel down and do some soul searching in the corner of your room. Maybe some minutes of that daily will help you refocus your chakras and kenergy. If you have to play a sound, find meditation playlists online, not every time afroadura.

    Look into therapy

    Always treat your personal issues before jumping into relationships. You’re not too grown to see a shrink. In fact, the longer you hold out, the bigger the trauma you’ll have to  unpack later. If you don’t pity yourself, do it for Barbie.

    Sometimes put yourself first

    Omo, you need to wake up and realise you’re 001. There’s no award for being Black Jesus. Barbie knows this and will never miss a chance to tell you:

    ALSO READ: These Nollywood Leading Men Have That Kenergy

  • It’s the season of Barbie, and all shades of pink and pastel. On July 20, 2023, Nigerian celebrities appeared as “Barbies” and “Kens” at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema in Lekki, Lagos, for the premiere of arguably the biggest movie of 2023.

    From James Brown to Kie Kie, these popular personalities dressed up and showed out as different versions of the iconic Barbie doll.

    Summer Barbie

    DJ TGarbs chose to channel a foreign season but with a tropical spin on it, of course. This barbie is ready to be outside all August long.

    Classic Barbie

    Simplicity is the sauce of Hilda Baci. She gave the long pastel gown her own twists, adding a gown with puffy arms. Hilda ate.

    Malibu Barbie

    This is what we call soft life Barbie. She looks like she whoops while Ken drives her convertible.

    Radical Ken

    “Come in pink” but this bro said no. Maybe Sheggz saw this random doll photo somewhere before he headed to the venue. 

    READ: We Ranked These “Barbie” Premiere Looks From Ate to Hate 

    Medieval princess Barbie

    Kie Kie showed up like a Barbie straight out of the 11th century, but in a pink and thigh-high slit that’ll put Ken in a chokehold.

    Cowgirl Barbie

    Tomike came prepared for a rodeo. Glamorous in her cowgirl outfit straight out of a scene in the movie. Complete with a buttoned vest and boot-cut pants, she really ate.

    Barbie Wannabe

    Yes, the Princess of Africowwww was inspired by Barbie. But this still wasn’t a hit.

    Barbie miss-road

    Why is “blown-blown” tied to her body like a wrapper? 

    Corporate Barbie

    The pink + orange colour combination is proof that variety is the spice of life.

    ALSO READ: 6 Things “Barbie” Got Right About the Real World in 2023

  • Afrobeats isn’t just on Obama’s annual playlists or making the British break dance to it, it’s also given birth to sub genres that are easily recognisable by their lyrics and delivery and vibes.

    Many listeners relate to artists by their songs and what they talk about the most. These sounds are labelled by the audience based on the stories they hear in the songs.

    Afroadura

    This style is a combination of touching and relatable stories, motivational one-liners and prayer points. Afroadura boys are always relatable. Best listened to in the morning, preferably Barry Jhay’s music.

    Afroyahoo

    Afroyahoo a.k.a yahoopiano is a genre of music that glorifies cybercrime and gets inspiration from it. Shallipopi is currently the face of this movement, but Naira Marley deserves some accolades for popularising a message Olu Maintain first spread some sixteen years ago, with his smash hit Yahooze.

    Afrocultism

    Being a real-life cultist is not a requirement to make afrocultism. Just talk about beating your enemies and pushing them to the curb. Also, have a dictionary of strong slang people won’t easily understand. You may jam real cultists though. Better run to live to fight another day if this happens.

    Afrodepression

    If you’re seeing ‘shege’, and you say afrodepression thrice, Omah Lay will appear to hold your hands and cry with you. This music style is best described as crying on the dance floor, with a half-filled cup of Gordon’s in one hand.

    Afrotrenches

    Do you remember those times you had one red shoe and couldn’t afford one Red Bull? Or whenever sapa won’t let you see front, afrotrenches music is what’s best to hold your body. T.I Blaze for the morning, Seyi Vibez in the afternoon and Balloranking at night. 

    “Mama tell me say” boys >>>>>

    Afrorave

    Popularised by Rema, Afrorave is high-energy, fast-tempo music. Moshpits are never not found at rave parties. Rema is who Playboi Carti thinks he is.

    Afrowahala

    You’ll find the one and only Portable Baby at the core of this sound. If you don’t have the penchant for chaos, leave it for this man.

  • Among the current leading voices in the Nigerian music scene is the charismatic Somadina, a young female musician slowly penetrating the mainstream with radical, afro-psychedelic, emotion-lifting rock music.

    I first came across Somadina’s music in 2021. Her now deleted-off-internet debut EP titled Five Stages is a beautiful and melancholic musical interpretation of the stages of grief. It quickly became my life’s soundtrack for a few months, during a dark phase. Sometime in 2022, she shared that she doesn’t identify with the project anymore, hence its takedown, but she’s found a new channel to fully express herself.

    Off the strength of the cult-following she’s been building since her first official releases, IHY (I Hate You) (2018) and Lay Low (2019), she presented her album, Heart of The Heavenly Undeniable (HOTHU) in 2022. Ever since, she’s been going to music shows and on tours, from Lagos to Paris, Berlin to Accra, music taking her everywhere.

    Somadina was born in Garden City, Port Harcourt in 2002. She spent a year in Nigeria before going to the Netherlands to school and to stay with her dad. After going to London to secure a Sociology degree, she finally came back to Nigeria to pursue music in 2018. Her access to music as a kid was limited. She listened to Asa, Beyoncé, Rihanna and John Legend, only the music her dad listened to. But on coming back to Nigeria, she connected with the Alté community, collaborating with artists such as SGwaD, Lady Donli, Adey, etc.

    She’s breaking barriers and trailblazing her own path with her afropop fusion of R&B, punk and alternative rock music, and taking it beyond the barriers of Africa. In less than two weeks from now, (August 3 – 6, 2023), she’ll be performing at the 2023 Lollapalooza, Chicago, along with other Nigerian musicians like Tems and Rema, as well asinternational acts like Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, etc. On February 5, 2023, a month before her collaboration with NATIVE Sound System, Somadina played her first show in Los Angeles, courtesy of RnB Brunch. Between May 10-13, she took her Nollywood-punk sound to The Great Escape Festival 2023 in Brighton. On May 18, she was live at Live Nation UK; an event that brings artists and fans together to celebrate live music. On the 25th of May, the Kitty Amor remixes of her I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept song came out — the same day she was on the Royal Albert Hall stage in London, opening for her childhood hero, Asa.

    On July 12, the Gen-Z musician received the mainstream nod when The Headies, Nigeria’s most popular music award show, nominated her album, Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable as one of the best Alternative albums of 2022. It’s an impressive feat, as it sits among strong contenders like Basketmouth’s Horoscope and Obongjayar’s Sometimes I Dream Of Doors. 

    READ: “Mami Wata” Is Taking Nollywood Around the Globe

    Unboxed by mainstream pressure and the dictates of the commercial market, Somadina forges ahead one release at a time, with her beaming falsetto. Somadina grew from a nomadic teenager who toured the UK with Odunsi the Engine and opened for Davido in Port Harcourt in 2019, to a songbird taking Nigerian pop culture to one of the world’s biggest festival stages in 2023. Go Somadina!