One of Nigeria’s contemporary hitmakers, Joeboy, settles in with another EP: Body, Soul & Spirit. This EP follows closely on the heels of his lauded sophomore project, Body & Soul, a release that catapulted him past three billion career streams. As the title suggests, Body, Soul & Spirit picks up the thematic threads from […]
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Acclaimed superstars Rema and Burna Boy emerged victorious at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). They both won the inaugural categories of the Best Afrobeats Song for “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez and Best Afrobeats Act respectively. Rema’s rapid rise to international prominence has intrigued audiences worldwide and this award marks another breakthrough in […]
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The lowdown on this week’s new music is here From fresh indie beats to tried-and-true chart-toppers, we have the scoop on what’s new and hot. Tyla & Travis Scott – “Water (Remix)” Teni – Tears of The Sun (Album) Qing Madi – Qing Madi (EP) Oladips – Superhero […]
Flytime Fest is taking over Lagos from December 21st to 25th at the Eko Convention Center, and they’ve just unleashed Phase 2 of the lineup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Flytime Fest (@flytimefest) The Phase 2 lineup introduces interesting additions to the already sizzling Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged […]
Reekado Banks, popular Nigerian musician, is back with a new track called “Fakosi.” This record is positioned as a perfect tune for parties with its catchy beats and energetic vibes. Reekado Banks shows off his versatility by diving into the amapiano genre. The producer, Del-B, adds a fresh touch to the music. Having garnered […]
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Rema took the stage at London’s O2 arena for his “Ravage Uprising” concert on November 14th. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as fans gathered for an unforgettable night, and Rema did not disappoint. The Rave Lord hit the stage with a burst of energy and the crowd eagerly soaked in every moment. The […]
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The Recording Academy has announced its nominees for the 2024 GRAMMYs, taking place on Sunday, February 4, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The list of nominees features Nigerian music stars Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and South African music act, Tyla. For this edition, the Recording Academy introduced three additional award categories: […]
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For most of the last decade, the Nigerian film industry; Nollywood, remained underestimated and harshly rated. Despite being the second largest film industry in the world, only coming after America’s Hollywood (and even the largest in some contexts), local fans have immemorially devalued its productions, by generally and stereotypically associating the industry with numerous flaws […]
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Per usual, we’re your backstage pass to the coolest beats hitting the airwaves right now. From Shallipopi’s rad new album to Omah Lay’s latest drop, here are the freshest tunes out now: Omah Lay – “Holy Ghost” Black Sherif – “Oh No” Fireboy – “Oh My” Shallipopi – Presido La […]
Afrobeats used to be just our special, homegrown, beautifully rhythmic music that we loved. But now it’s rapidly growing way beyond Africa, becoming a universal groove, attracting diverse audiences that we now have to share it with. And we’re happy for it, we’re happy for the artists doing the serious work aiding its exportation — […]
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Spotify has announced Dunnie, talented Nigerian artist, as its EQUAL Africa ambassador for November. This highlights Spotify’s commitment to diversity in music. Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, stated, “We are delighted to have Dunnie as our EQUAL Africa ambassador for November. She embodies the spirit of diversity and creativity that we […]
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Asake’s popular record, “Lonely At The Top,” has made history as the first song on Audiomack to reach 100 million streams. Asake's Lonely At The Top has become the first song to hit 100 million streams on Audiomack. It is the world's most streamed song on Audiomack. pic.twitter.com/TiRT3mE2hC — Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) November […]
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