Music
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....
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,...