Vocalist/rapper The GTW and producer BengFang mold thumping beats out of their global influences. Their joint EP 4818 features a stew of global bass, South Side Chicago rawness and West African drums, cooked-up into a sound they call "glo-fi." Stream the entire EP below — we've had lead-track "Cravings" on auto-repeat ever since we came across it a few weeks ago.

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Arts + Culture

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What's in A Name: How African Names Get Lost in Translation

From NBA stars to Grammy nominees, prominent Africans have often had their names misspelled or mispronounced. While some have pushed back and reclaimed it, others embrace it.

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News

December 19, 2024

Nelson C.J.

With “Sade,” Adekunle Gold Challenged The Nigerian Music Industry

As “Sade” turns 10, we take a look at how Adekunle Gold provided an alternative template to being a Nigerian superstar by making music with soul and commercial merits.

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