In a Nigeria grappling with soaring inflation and power outages, Afro-Adura—also known as trenches music—is giving voice to a generation living on the edge. Rooted in gospel, trap, and fuji, and steeped in Yoruba faith and proverbs, this genre channels hardship into soulful resilience. Artists like M3lon, Seyi Vibez, Bhadboi OML, and Diamond Jimma draw on personal struggles to craft songs that speak to the reality of surviving economic collapse. Whether in blackout-stricken homes or bustling fuel stations, this music offers both catharsis and community. For many, Afro-Adura isn’t just sound—it is survival, prayer, and protest rolled into rhythm.
The Guardian