Music
AFRIMA 2025 Hits Historic 10,000+ Entries, Lagos Set to Host Grand Celebration
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has broken its own record, receiving 10,717 submissions for the 2025 edition – the highest in its...
Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla Among African Stars Nominated for 2025 MTV VMAs
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations have been unveiled, and African artists are again making their mark on the global stage....
Benin Grants First Diaspora Citizenships Under New Law Addressing Slave Trade Legacy, with Artist Ciara Among Them
American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, one of the first people to do so under a new law that...
The Weeknd and Shakira to Lead 2025 Global Citizen Festival Tackling Global Challenges With Tyla And Ayra Starr
Global music stars, The Weeknd and Shakira, will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on September 27 in New York City, as the...
Ayra Starr Joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Set to Headline Giants of Africa Festival in Rwanda
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has joined Roc Nation, the international entertainment company founded by Jay-Z, in a major move that’s expected to...
Davido’s ‘Timeless’ Album Wins Silver in the UK
Nigerian music star Davido has hit yet another significant milestone, as his album Timeless has been officially certified Silver in the United Kingdom,...
After Six Years Of Male Dominance On Nigerian Idol, Purp Emerges Season 10 Winner
After six years of male winners dominating the stage, Nigerian Idol finally crowned a woman, and her name is Purp. The 25-year-old singer,...
Davido And Shallipopi Light Up Portugal As Afro Nation 2025 Kicks Off With Energy, Culture, and Family Moments
Afro Nation 2025 opened with a powerful celebration of African music in Portimão, Portugal on Wednesday night, with Nigerian stars Davido and Shallipopi...
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In a moment both deeply personal and culturally significant, Angélique Kidjo has been named to the 35 members of the Hollywood Walk of...
Burna Boy Reveals Full Tracklist for Upcoming Album ‘No Sign of Weakness’
Burna Boy returns with a statement that doesn’t leave anything to the imagination. His new album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, is coming out...
Tems Unveils ‘Leading Vibe,’ A Mentorship Program for Women in Music
Tems is building what she did not have while on the ascent. With two Grammys, global tours, and endorsements from some of the...
Amaarae Embraces Identity and Power In New Album ‘Black Star’
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae is preparing to release her third studio album, Black Star, in August. A deeply personal project that blends African sounds,...