The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place on May 11, 2024, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos State. The annual award show, presented by MultiChoice, recognizes outstanding achievements in television and film. This year’s edition had 27 categories, 16 non-voting and nine audience voting categories. The winners were selected by a […]
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Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Nigerian singer Tems is embarking on her first headlining world tour, “Born in the Wild,” in support of her debut album of the same name, dropping June 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TEMS 🕊 (@temsbaby) She released “Love Me JeJe,” a reimagining of Nigerian […]
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Ayra Starr recruits Seyi Vibez for “Bad Vibes”, a pre-release single from her upcoming second full-length release. American rap star Gunna is back with a fresh album, One of Wun. Tiwa Savage drops the soundtrack for her new feature film Water & Garri. With talks of a forthcoming new album, Victony offers a new single, […]
Toronto-based alternative R&B artist Nezsa has released her highly anticipated sophomore EP, Soul Searching, a deeply personal and reflective work that explores self-discovery, love, loss, and growth. After making waves with her previous singles “Trouble” and “Should Have Cared”, which earned her critical acclaim and a growing fanbase, she returns with this six-track stunner. […]
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UK-based Nigerian Afrobeats sensation oSHAMO has dropped his highly anticipated new single, “Life of the Party”, via emPawa Africa, following a viral TikTok campaign that garnered over 9,000 user-generated videos and four million views. This track is oSHAMO’s first single of 2024, building on the success of his breakout singles “Into You” and “Why […]
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Earlier this week, I came across a publication by The Republic titled: “The Devil Works Hard, But Asake Works Harder…” That was arguably the most precise description I had seen of the Nigerian superstar who ultimately had the industry in a headlock for the entirety of 2022. In an era where Afrobeats suddenly became a dominant force […]
For many, the Nigerian music scene currently feels like it’s stuck in neutral, waiting for the next big hit to reignite the spark and bring the usual excitement back to the fore. The midpoint of 2024 is almost here, yet there are still complaints about the glaring lack of established “bangers” — which is especially […]
It’s a big week for new music. PH-based Ajebo Hustlers drop their third studio LP featuring collaborations with Zlatan, ODUMODUBLVCK, Jeriq. Recent Vibez Inc signee Muyeez offer a fresh single. Queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage has a new single out, too. Kendrick Lamar also dropped his highly-anticipated response to Drake, “Euphoria”, adding fuel to […]
Burna Boy has smashed another record, validating his status as the African Giant. His recent concert at the TD Garden Arena in Boston raked in $1.593 million, making it the highest-grossing venue ever for an African artist in the United States. This surpasses his own previous record set at Madison Square Garden in 2022. […]
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Grammy-nominated Sabi Girl, Ayra Starr is dropping her sophomore album this May 2024. This is fantastic news for fans who have been eagerly awaiting a new LP after the success of her debut album 19 & Dangerous. MY SOPHOMORE ALBUM OUT IN MAY pic.twitter.com/S4Fn0DF3KM — Celestial being (@ayrastarr) April 30, 2024 2️⃣1️⃣ […]
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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 […]
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