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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Olamide Unveils Star-Studded Tracklist For 11th Album, Set To Drop June 2025

Nigerian rap legend Olamide has unveiled the complete track list for his highly anticipated self-titled album, set for release on June 19, 2025....

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2025 BET Awards Sees Ayra Starr Take Home Best International Act

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has won the Best International Act award at the 2025 BET Awards, marking a significant milestone for Afrobeats globally....

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Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha Dies at 95, Tributes Pour In Across Nigeria

Renowned highlife musician and folklorist Mike Ejeagha has died at the age of 95. He reportedly passed away on Friday evening at the...