Music
Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, and Asake Dominate Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped in Nigeria
Spotify has released its 2025 Wrapped data, and the results show another year of dominance for some of Nigeria’s biggest stars. Wizkid sits...
After Grammy Snub, Black Sherif Urges a Rethink of Ghana’s Music System
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif has called for greater education and structural reform within the country’s music industry, following the announcement of the 2026...
Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay Lead Africa’s Charge at 2026 Grammy Awards
African music is once again taking centre stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with a wave of nominations that cements the continent’s growing...
GRAMMY House Giza Becomes First Recording Academy Hub in Africa and Outside the U.S.
The Recording Academy officially opened GRAMMY House Giza in Egypt, its first-ever permanent GRAMMY residence on the continent of Africa and outside of...
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Rema Make Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century List
Five Nigerian songs have been named among Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century,” a recognition that highlights the growing influence...
Tems Makes History as First Nigerian Woman to Sell Over 10 Million Units in the US
Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a significant milestone in the global music industry. She has become...
Davido Joins Grammy Voting Academy, Strengthening Nigeria’s Voice in Global Music Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially become a voting member of the Recording Academy, giving him a direct say in the outcome of...
Davido, Burna Boy, Moliy, Others Lead AFRIMA 2025 Nominees
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced its 2025 nominees, spotlighting African heavyweights Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, and Fally Ipupa,...
Billboard Unveils 50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time
Billboard has released its first-ever ranking of the 50 greatest Afrobeats songs of all time, a list that captures the genre’s rise from...
At 63, Femi Kuti Stuns Fans with 24 Performances in North America Tour
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has achieved a remarkable milestone, completing 24 shows in just one month across Canada and the United States. The...
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....