Just weeks ahead of his January 28th headline concert, Davido has sold out the 20,000-capacity venue, proving his global dominance and unparalleled fan base. đ„@davido's headline show at The O2 is now SOLD OUTđ„ pic.twitter.com/WNdf4Zp6j5 — The O2 (@TheO2) January 17, 2024 This feat marks the hitmakerâs second O2 Arena sell-out, with the […]
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In what will be remembered as a landmark year for the continent, 2023 tested the limits of African humanity, politics and diversity. The continent pulsed with a complex and contradictory energy. Nigeria’s election season set a familiar albeit new precedent while Central Africa underwent unexpected turnovers. In the midst of all of these changes, Africans […]
Three of Africa’s hottest stars, Tems, Spinall, and Tyla, have been confirmed for the 2024 Coachella lineup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coachella (@coachella) They will join a diverse lineup stretched over six days and headlined by Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator, and Doja Cat […]
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Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, is poised to begin a new journey. On February 12, 2024, Showmax will unveil the comprehensive revamp of its platform marked by a strategic partnership with global media giants NBCUniversal and Sky â a new app and an influx of fresh and exciting content. &nb View this post on […]
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Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold has scored a placement on the soundtrack for the highly anticipated NBA 2K24 game which is in partnership with global record label Def Jam. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA 2K (@nba2k) Adekunle Goldâs record, âOkayâ, was included on the 2K Beats soundtrack […]
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Livespot Foundation has successfully wrapped up Entertainment Week Lagos 2023, marking a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The eight-day event was packed with over 30 panel discussions, 80 speakers, 150 showcases, 50 masterclasses, and almost 50 short films. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) Here […]
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Afrobeats Grammy-nominated star, Asake, is wasting no time in 2024, blessing fans with his first single of the year titled “Only Me.” Dropping just over the weekend on his birthday, January 13th, the track marks a great return after his critically acclaimed sophomore album Work Of Art dominated 2023. âOnly Me” is a […]
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As a leader in spotting trends, Apple Music’s Africa Rising starts the new year by introducing the Class of ’24, featuring talents like South African pop sensation Tyla, Nigerian Afropop singer Qing Madi, Nigerian singer-producer Bloody Civilian, rapper ODUMODUBLVCK, Ghanaian R&B artist Mellissa, and South African rapper Maglera Doe Boy. Initiated in 2020, Apple […]
We wrap up the second week of 2024 and there are a slew of exciting new releases as things have kicked up fully. Hiphop heavyweight, Kid Cudi, throws down the gauntlet with Insano. Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold appear on The Book of Clarence album soundtrack by Jeymes Samuel. Check out this weekâs latest releases: […]
Nigerian literature experienced its rise in the 50s towards the end of the British colonial administration. Writers like Chinua Achebe, Amos Tutuola, and Wole Soyinka shifted paradigms with their art, capturing pre-colonial Nigeria and the political portrait of colonial Nigeria. In the 70s and early 80s came postcolonial writers who mostly turned to the […]
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Music superstar Tiwa Savage makes her acting debut in Water and Garri, a Prime Video film hitting screens in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage) Playing the lead role of Aisha, Savage portrays an ambitious fashion designer […]
Tylaâs âWaterâ is at a new No. 7 high on the Billboard 100 Chart, making the Grammy-nominated South African artist the highest-charting lead female African artist on the Billboard Hot 100. This impressive jump further extends the song’s run on the chart to 14 weeks. https://twitter.com/chartdata/status/1744428098999685369 The 21-year-old music sensation is steadily riding […]
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