Korty’s Dreamland, held on April 28th, lived up to its name. From live renditions of Korty’s popular shows to giveaways and a great after party, it was a fantastically well-rounded event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) Here’s a breakdown of the night’s highlights: Fans […]
Effusive, experimental, melodic. These qualities have been on full display since 2022, when Kemuel’s debut EP — Escape, a gratifying Soul and Amapiano amalgam — established him as one of the new voices of Afro R&B/Soul, a neologism that emerged to bracket together a sect of African singers that combine elements of traditional African music […]
Lots of interesting drops this week. Following the announcement of her upcoming debut album Born in the Wild, Tems offers “Love Me JeJe”. 9ice is back with another full-length collection, Observatory. Canadian R&B star, PARTYNEXTDOOR, releases his 4th studio album. And more. Check them out: Tems – Love Me Jeje 9ice – […]
Korty is taking things to the next level with her first-ever event: Korty’s Dreamland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @korty_eo With a knack for crafting authentically-driven stories and collaborating with culture shapers such as Rema, Temi Otedola, Niyi Okeowo, Victor Osimhen, and Don Jazzy, Korty has carved […]
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Sony Pictures Television has secured the rights to adapt Yaa Gyasi’s book, Transcendent Kingdom, into a television series, with Nigerian-American actress, Yvonne Orji, leading the development charge. Been a long time comin’ for this one!! So excited to tell African stories that cross the diaspora and are relatable globally! pic.twitter.com/928M85KOQV — Yvonne Orji (@YvonneOrji) […]
Music is a double-edged sword. The curtains of lyrical and sonic brilliance, to an extent, hide rocky personal differences, assertions of dominance, and individual battles that go on behind the scenes. However, we have seen banks overflow over the years, and artistes come out to creatively infuse their bad blood for each other in their music—that is the […]
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Afrobeats giant Davido is making waves again, this time launching a brand new record label, Nine+ Records. Partnering with global music distribution platform United Masters, Davido aims to empower a new generation of artists of distinct styles. This partnership marks another step for United Masters in Africa, following their collaboration with Sarz Academy in […]
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This week, Ruger and BNXN finally drop their joint EP dubbed RnB. Chris Brown, Sexyy Red, and Travis Scott hop on Nicki Minaj’s “FCTU” for a remix. Timaya and Tiwa Savage get together for a new single, “In My Head”. Jorja Smith releases a “reimagined” version of “Greatest Gift”. Check them out: Nicki […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido validated his global status with a history-making performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2024. This marked Davido’s first time headlining a show at the arena. The concert, part of his ongoing “Timeless Tour,” marked a major milestone for the Afrobeats megastar as he sold out the legendary […]
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Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy joins the ranks of TIME Magazine‘s 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People. The African Giant is the only African artist on the list. This recognition celebrates his immense impact on the global music scene. Fellow music icon and Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo penned a glowing tribute detailing Burna […]
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Tems has built a solid reputation for herself. One of Nigeria’s biggest breakout stars, she continues to deconstruct and redefine what it means to be a global artist on her own terms. After what seemed like an agonizing wait for a definite release date of her debut album, Born in the Wild is finally […]
Tems has dropped the trailer for her highly anticipated debut album, Born in the Wild. Fresh off her performance at Coachella, Tems is gearing up to release the album in May 2024. The one-minute trailer is a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It features scenes of children playing freely in parks, hinting at deeply […]
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