Music
Burna Boy, Davido, DJ Maphorisa Lead AFRIMA 2026 Race
Africa’s biggest music awards ceremony is shaping up for an intense contest as Burna Boy, Davido and DJ Maphorisa emerge as leading contenders...
Wizkid Makes History as Africa’s Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for African music on the...
Burna Boy Caps Historic Year as Africa’s Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has ended 2025 as the most streamed African artist in Spotify history, setting a new benchmark for African music...
Spotify Names Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You” Most Shared Song of 2025
Spotify has named “With You” by Davido and Omah Lay as the most shared Nigerian song of 2025, highlighting the track’s impact across...
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,...