ODUMODUBLVCK has just made a major move in his career. The Nigerian rapper has officially signed with American record label, Def Jam Recordings, joining the ranks of global superstars like Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, and Rihanna. This exciting development also means that ODUMODUBLVCK is now label mates with his Nigerian colleague, Adekunle Gold, who […]
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Talented Nigerian music sensation, Tems, lands a spot on the Times 100 Next list. This list recognizes and celebrates 100 exceptional young individuals from around the globe who are making significant strides and shaping the future across various fields such as health, climate, business, sports, and the arts. In the 2023 edition of this […]
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Afropop sensation, Idahams, returns with his latest track titled “God Bless Africa.” This single follows the success of his hit record “Wetin No Good.” Produced by Kulboy, “God Bless Africa” is a celebration of African women within the continent and in the diaspora. According to Idahams, the inspiration behind this track comes from […]
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At the 40th edition of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Rema’s collaborative effort with Selena, “Calm Down (remix)” made history by winning the “Best Afrobeats” award. The event took place on September 12th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, celebrating exceptional musical talents. “Calm Down” had already earned three […]
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Resilient, quiet, discerning, yet ready to leap into action: all these traits defined Nigerian streetpop act, Mohbad. Sadly, the Ikorodu-born rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, only 27 years old, was confirmed to have passed away on a late evening on September 12th. A Guardian story from July this year tells a little of the personality […]
Global sportswear brand, Adidas, teamed up with the amazing Nigerian music star, Adekunle Gold, to create an exclusive streetwear collection. This collaboration was announced at a fashion and culture event in New York City. The collection features awesome adaptations of the 2023 season’s third jerseys for top clubs like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester […]
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Following his recent epic performance at the O2 Arena, Asake kept the momentum going with another sold-out show in New York. Last weekend, on September 8th, 2023, Asake rocked the Barclays Centre in New York with a sold-out show, performing for a crowd of 19,000 people. Asake, who took home the awards for […]
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Rema has once again made history as his chart-topper, “Calm Down” ft Selena Gomez becomes the first African song to reach one (1) billion streams on Spotify. The singer’s rise in the global music industry has solidified his status as one of Africa’s top music exports. The interesting fusion of Afrobeats rhythms and […]
Music lovers, this is your weekly fix! As the week wraps up, turn up the volume and dive into a cool new playlist jam-packed with amazing fresh tracks. Check out our handpicked assortment of the hottest and latest tunes: BNXN – “Sweet Tea” Patoranking – World Best (Album) Balloranking- Ghetto Gospel (Album) […]
BET has just announced their nominations for this year’s Hip-Hop Awards. Set to be held live in Atlanta on October 3rd, the 18th annual awards show will showcase hiphop’s leading stars. The ceremony will premiere on October 10th at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. Representing the African music scene, Burna Boy stands tall as […]
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Grammy-winning Nigerian sensation, Tems, has had a great week as she claimed two awards. First, she was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the ELLE Style Awards in London on September 6th, 2023. The award was presented to her by the talented actress, Naomi Ackie, and BBC Radio 1 presenter, Julie Adenuga. Additionally, […]
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Afro Nation, the largest Afrobeats festival in the world, is making its grand debut in Lagos, Nigeria, this December on the 19th and 20th at Tafawa Balewa Square. The news was announced via the festival’s official Twitter account. Èkó ò ní bàjé! 🇳🇬🔥The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival is coming to LasGidi! Oshey! 🙌🏾🔥Oya […]
