Africa Now

Africa Now

To celebrate Nigerian Independence Month, this week, Africa Now pays homage to the country’s abundant sonic diversity with an exploration of its most dynamic sounds, and the regions that birthed them. Led by our cover stars—Rivers State native Omah Lay; Eastern Nigeria’s Jeriq; Edo State singer-songwriter Qing Madi; and Lagos State superstar Seyi Vibez—we take a tour through Nigeria’s richly diverse collection of cultures with the sounds that have driven the evolution of Nigerian music, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the lush landscapes of Taraba. Hear something you like? Add it to your library.

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