June 22, 2023
Nigeria: American Rappers, Travis Scott, Sheck Wes Shoot Music Video in Kano
American rappers, Travis Scott and Sheck Wes are currently shooting a music video for an upcoming song in Kano state. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Afro Nation Nigeria Festival Announced
The world's biggest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation, has confirmed a brand new edition, arriving in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time this year. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: How I Predicted Years Ago Wizkid's Success in Music Industry - Peter Okoye
Popular singer, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has spoken about how he saw coming many years ago the success of Wizkid in the music industry. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: The Rise and Legacy of Afrobeat Music From Fela Kuti to Modern Artists
Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in Nigeria in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a fusion of West African music, jazz, funk, and soul. The genre is characterized by its… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Nigeria: Celebrating Longevity in the Nigerian Music Industry - Duncan Daniels
Nigeria is known worldwide for its rich and diverse culture, and one aspect of that culture that has gained global recognition in recent years is its music. Nigerian artists such… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: Rose May Alaba Set to Take Nigerian Music Industry By Storm With Her New Single Dropping April 28th
With Nigerian Roots, Filipino Heritage, and a Voice to Remember: Vienna-born artist, Rose May Alaba, is set to make waves in the Nigerian music industry with her latest single set… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Nigeria: Five Iranian Girls Arrested for Dancing to Rema's Song
Five young Iranian ladies who danced to Nigerian Afrobeat singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ have been allegedly… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Tems Set to Receive Another Riaa Certification for 'Higher'
Nigerian global sensation, Tems is set to be awarded another Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) plaque for her song "Higher." Read more »
December 24, 2022
South Africa: Popular Musician, Mampintsha Dies At 40
A popular South African musician, Mandela Maphumulo also known as Mampintsha has died on Saturday. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Boomplay, Apple Music, Spotify Make Burna Boy No. 1 Artist of 2022
Grammy award winner, Burna Boy has been announced by Boomplay, Apple Music and Spotify as number one male artist for 2022. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Davido Hints At Releasing Album Next Year
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido has hinted at the release of a new album in March 2023. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Nigeria: Burna Boy Tops Apple Music Nigeria No. 1 Artist of 2022
Grammy award winner, Burna Boy has emerged as the top artist on Apple's music list for 2022 with his album "Love, Damini." Read more »
November 12, 2022
Nigeria: Davido Remains Heartbroken, Inconsolable, Days After His Son's Death
Twelve days after the death of his son Ifeanyi, pop star Davido has remained heartbroken and inconsolable, indicating that it will take him a long time to erase the ugly incident… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Confers Music Stars Burna Boy, 2baba, Teni With National Honours
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred Grammy-award-winning superstar, Burna Boy, Multi-award winning Afrobeats legend, 2Baba and music sensation, Teni with national awards in… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Top 10 Nigeria Music Countdown - Ayra Starr Comes First With Multiple No. 1 Songs in Nigeria
Afrobeats superstar singer, Ayra Starr set a new record by becoming the first female Nigerian musician to have multiple No. 1 songs in Nigeria with her smash hit single, 'Rush'. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Nigeria: Ghanaian Musician Black Sherif Sings for Late Girlfriend in Debut Album
Ghanaian musician, Mohammed Ismail Sharif popularly as Black Sherif released his debut album 'The Villain I Never Was' on Thursday. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Nigeria: U.S. State of Minnesota Celebrates Annual Wizkid Day
The State of Minnesota, USA is today celebrating its annual Wizkid day to honour Afrobeats superstar singer, "Wizkid. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Nigeria: The Headies Awards 2022 - D'Banj Gets Lifetime Award, Dedicates It to Don Jazzy
Nigerian singer and rapper, D'banj has dedicated the Lifetime Achievement Award he received at the 2022 Headies Awards to Don Jazzy, the founder and CEO of Mavin Records. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: 'I've Performed in Almost Every Country in the World,' - Burna Boy
Afrobeats Superstar singer, Burna Boy brags that he has performed in every country in the world. he said by 2022, he will have performed in almost every country in the world aside… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: AFRIMA Receives 9,076 Entries for 2022 Edition
The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) says a total of 9,076 entries have been received for possible nominations at the 2022 edition of the awards… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: BET Awards 2022 - Historic Moment for Africa, Afrobeats, African Music
"Thank you so much for this, thank you so much. It's an honour... I mean, this is my first award show that I'm winning something and I just want to use this as an opportunity to… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Nigeria: Shatta Wale Brought Energy, Attention to Ghanaian Music Industry - Sarkodie
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has revealed that his countryman and industry colleague, Shatta Wale brought energy and attention to its music industry despite the fact that he insults… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Make Gospel Music History As 5th Dimension Raises 1,000 Singers
Nigeria is set to make musical history in christian gospel music, as a group of young artists have teamed up to raise a 1,000-member choir to promote Christ and contribute to the… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Nigeria: Gospel Artist Ada Odia Drops New Music Video "Open Heaven"
Gospel music worshiper and minister Ada Odia has released her much anticipate music video: 'Open Heaven'. Read more »
June 13, 2022
Nigeria: How African Artistes Can Win More Grammys - Bigmanity Music Boss, Woghiren
As African artists continue to find meaning and relevance in the global space, the need for them to find their true calling (niche) and undoubtedly perch or pitch their tent there… Read more »