''The Native'' (stylized in

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) is a Nigerian-based music magazine publishing in

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. Founded in 2016, ''The Native'' focuses primarily on music, style, and art, championing the sounds and culture of tomorrow: today.

History

''The NATIVE'' was established in 2016 by Seni Saraki, and Teni (Teezee) Zaccheaus. Since launching, the magazine has featured Nigerian artists including

Wizkid Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...

Burna Boy Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, ''L.I. ...

Naira Marley Azeez Adeshina Fashola (born 10 May 1991), known professionally as Naira Marley, is a British-Nigerian singer and song writer. He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, "Marlians". Education At the age of 11, he moved to Pec ...

and fashion designer Mowalola Ogunlesi. Burna Boy was the first artist featured on the magazine in 2017 with the NATIVE's Birth Issue, setting the tone for their future In 2018, ''The NATIVE'' released the second issue of its print magazine. The issue was released at a launch party in London, organised by the magazine and Boilers Room, the event provided a platform for artist to perform such as

Lady Donli Zainab Elizabeth Donli, known as Lady Donli, is a Nigerian musician. She is an alternative R&B, hip hop, alternative jazz and Afrobeat singer and songwriter. Biography Lady Donli was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the youngest of six childr ...

, Pretty Boy D-O, Wizkid, and Tau Benah, among others. Later in the year, ''The NATIVE'' collaborated with

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on limited edition football jersey, Nike by Native. In 2019, the NATIVE released three covers in its Rebel issue which featured singer and rapper, Cruel Santino, Odunsi The Engine and TENI. Mowalola, Naira Marley and Tems featured on the NATIVE's Time Issue in the summer of 2020. A few months later, in December, the magazine partnered with Wizkid for a limited edition magazine ''Wizmag'' that celebrates his album ''

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''.

NATIVELAND

Nativeland is an annual music concert organised by ''The NATIVE'' at Muri Okunola,

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. The first Nativeland concert was held in December 2016, the same day the magazine was launched.

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External links

Official website
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History

NATIVELAND

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