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” […]
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 […]
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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Rele Gallery, known for showing off amazing art from Africa and beyond, is opening a new spot in London on February 22nd, joining its established locations in Lagos, Nigeria, and Los Angeles. It’s official!! @ReleGallery is coming to London 🎉 https://t.co/TCTuNYSUa6 — Adenrele Sonariwo (@denrelesonariwo) January 25, 2024 View this post on […]
Grammy-nominated megastar, Davido, shut down London O2 Arena over the weekend on January 28th, 2023. Davido shut down the 02 Arena🔥#davido #Afrobeats pic.twitter.com/6PBT1RZyvB — BOUNCE (@bouncenetworks) January 29, 2024 Since releasing his Grammy-nominated masterpiece, Timeless, Davido has been on a global victory tour, and London’s O2 Arena was just another stop on his journey. […]
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When poetry comes to the mind of the average Nigerian, a few names are expected to be mentioned. One can expect to hear discussions centred around the poetry and works of older Nigerian male poets like Niyi Osundare, Wole Soyinka, Remi Raji and Chinua Achebe. Although there are women poets in Nigeria’s older generation […]
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