Coined by DRB LasGidi in 2014, alté fuses afrobeats, pop, rap, R&B, soul and dancehall into a DIY, genre‑bending sound from Lagos’ creative fringes. The term - slang for “alternative” - celebrates freedom of expression, emerging as a youth‑led reaction to conservative Naija culture. Catch our guide featuring trailblazers Cruel Santino, Odunsi (The Engine), Amaarae, Tems, and more.
Coined by DRB LasGidi in 2014, alté fuses afrobeats, pop, rap, R&B, soul and dancehall into a DIY, genre‑bending sound from Lagos’ creative fringes. The term - slang for “alternative” - celebrates freedom of expression, emerging as a youth‑led reaction to conservative Naija culture. Catch our guide featuring trailblazers Cruel Santino, Odunsi (The Engine), Amaarae, Tems, and more.