In anticipation of the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) this year, the list of nominations was revealed on Sunday, March 24, 2024. This year, the AMVCA is implementing changes, as the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress categories will now be decided by a jury rather than […]
South African star Tyla has finally dropped her self-titled debut album which she had been teasing since late last year. This release comes after a whirlwind year fueled by the global success of her breakout single, “Water,” which even snagged her a Grammy Award in the “Best African Music Performance” category. Following the Grammy […]
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It’s New Music Friday, and we’re thrilled to unveil the week’s most exciting releases. First up, a momentous debut! South Africa’s breakout star, Tyla, offers her self-titled album, Tyla which features her smash hits “Water” and “Truth Or Dare”, along with collaborations with stars like Tems, Becky G, and Travis Scott. There are […]
Alté Culture, the rapidly growing youth movement in Nigeria, continues to thrill the nation’s vibrant young demographic. With its fusion of music, art, fashion, and lifestyle, Alté Culture has firmly entrenched itself as a channel for self-expression and cultural evolution. Conceived by Nigeria’s leading corporate experience design firms, Q21 Solutions, the Alté Culture Festival […]
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Luther and Hijack star Idris Elba is poised to take the directorial reins for the upcoming short film Dust To Dreams, featuring singer Seal, Nollywood luminaries Nse Ikpe-Etim and Eku Edewor, Atlanta’s Bridget Johnson, and former Nigerian Idol contestant Constance Olatunde. The collaboration between Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Films and African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) […]
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Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Ayra Starr are set to light up the Glastonbury Festival in June, joining a lineup of international talents like Little Simz, Shania Twain, Janelle Monae, SZA, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay. They’ll be gracing the Pyramid Stage, the most iconic stage at Glastonbury. This marks a great moment for Afrobeats, […]
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Tyla is on the cusp of a major moment with the forthcoming release of her self-titled debut album on March 22nd. The South African singer curated a 14-track project featuring established hitmakers like Tems, Travis Scott, Gunna and the rising Jamaican star Skillbeng. THIS FRIDAY!!🐅💕 pic.twitter.com/6IU2Mugcv5 — Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) March 17, 2024 Her […]
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Talented Nigerian artist, producer, and songwriter, Pheelz, is causing quite a stir with his latest track “Go Low,” hot on the heels of his impressive work on Usher’s album Coming Home. “Go Low” is an upbeat track that sees the highly celebrated music star continuing his steady rise to superstar status worldwide. Arriving just […]
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Davido and Lojay’s effort on Chris Brown’s “Sensational” proved to be a winning formula as the track earned them their first NAACP Image award after it won the Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) award. This victory comes after facing stiff competition from other industry talents like Burna Boy. Nigerian sensation Tems won the […]
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration held annually on March 8th to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” buttresses the significance of creating an environment where women from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. Inclusion entails acknowledging and appreciating the varied experiences of […]
Growing up as a Nigerian child in the mid 2000s, one song that comes to mind is Greenland by T.Y Bello, a singer and photographer. With a successful career both as a singer and photographer, Greenland by Ms. Bello to me is a reflection and throwback to a time when Nigeria was recovering from the […]
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South African luxury brand Maxhosa Africa cemented its place among fashion’s elite with a groundbreaking debut at Paris Fashion Week on March 3rd, 2024. Led by visionary designer Laduma Ngxokolo, the brand presented its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, “My Conviction” and was the only African brand in Paris Fashion Week this season. Launched in 2011, […]
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