Burna Boy set the Grammys stage on fire with his amazing performance, marking a historic moment as the first African artist to grace the main stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) During his performance, Burna Boy brought out lively dancers and a traditional band dressed […]
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The 66th Grammy Awards unfolded on February 2nd, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Trevor Noah returning as the host. The most anticipated awards, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, saw a mix of industry veterans and rising stars take home […]
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Tyla has won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for her song “Water”. Tyla wins the first ever Best African Music Performance #GRAMMYs award. pic.twitter.com/3NtUEQhmAY — chart data (@chartdata) February 4, 2024 This win marks the inaugural year for the category, which saw stiff competition from acclaimed artists such as […]
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Empire, the American record label that is home to Kendrick Lamar, Asake, 50 Cent, etc, threw a great pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles, USA, to honor Nigerian artists Olamide, Fireboy DML, and Asake. EMPIRE AFRICA 🌴 ☀️ @asakemusik, @fireboydml, @ghazi & @Wale vibin’ at our #Grammys event pic.twitter.com/lBnjQmLVyn — EMPIRE (@EMPIRE) February 3, 2024 […]
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Nigerian music sensation Joeboy has made a power move, leaving his longtime label emPawa to sign with global giant Warner Music. But that’s not all – he’s also established his own label, Young Legend, as well as being Warner Music’s latest flagship artist out of Africa. Dawn of a new era Young Legend is […]
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This week, we’ve got some great songs from Asa — her first single since her last project, V, — Ayra Starr, Zlatan and Asake, Usher and our very own Pheelz and an interesting new album from Iyanya and more. Timaya – “Dey Your Dey“ Zlatan & Asake – “Bust Down” […]
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Apple Music has recently unveiled a series of updates aimed at enhancing the overall listening experience for its subscribers. These updates, part of the iOS 17 release, introduce collaborative playlists, SharePlay integration in the car, and several other exciting features. One of the most notable additions is the introduction of collaborative playlists, which allow […]
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Beloved Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa, known for her blend of folk, jazz, and soul, steps back into the scene with the release of her powerful single, “ODO.” Produced by P. Priime, the song opens with a gentle guitar melody. Asa’s soothing voice spills in conveying a depth of emotion as she belts, “I just want […]
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Anikulapo is set to expand as Kunle Afolayan’s acclaimed film returns as a six-part series on March 1. Titled Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, this highly anticipated continuation promises to dig deeper into the world of Saro, the cursed weaver, and his encounter with the mythical bird Akala, the giver and taker of life. […]
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Nigerian Afropop star, Ayra Starr, has become the first female artist from the country to surpass 300 million views on YouTube with her global hit single “Rush.” Released in September 2022, “Rush” quickly became an international sensation. The song earned Ayra Starr her first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. It […]
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Davido and Lojay notch their first entries on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to their featured spots on Chris Brown’s “Sensational.” They join a group of fellow Nigerians who’ve debuted on the chart, including Wizkid, CKay, Fireboy DML, Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema. Nigerian artists with the most charting songs in Hot 100 […]
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The lineup for the 2024 Wireless Festival has been unveiled, and this year, a wave of African artists, including Tyla, Asake, Rema, Uncle Waffles, Shallipopi, and Ruger, will perform alongside headliners Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and 21 Savage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wireless Festival (@wirelessfest) For […]
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