In the ever-evolving landscape of Afrobeats and R&B, Jidayi, a Nigerian artist who relocated to London in 2020, makes waves with his unique blend of rhythms and soulful melodies. Officially launching his career in 2023 under his middle name, Jidayi, he's no stranger to the music industry, having previously performed under aliases like Vacardi and Yungstr. Jidayi's artistic evolution is marked by his ability to adapt...

Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...