Spotify partnered with Giants of Africa for the inaugural Giants of Africa Festival, in celebration of the non-profit’s 20 year anniversary. The week-long festival held in Kigali, Rwanda, brought together youth from 16 countries and used basketball as a tool to educate and empower African youths to dream big. Fans thronged the BK Arena […]
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Damini Ogulu, known globally as Burna Boy, has dropped his seventh studio album, I Told Them… Simultaneously, the African Giant introduced a limited-edition “magazine” inspired by the album’s artwork, featuring a conversation with Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, familial letters, exclusive photos, and more. We made a magazine to go with the album. The […]
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Editi Effiong’s first feature film will make its Netflix debut on September 22nd. Produced and directed by the Nigerian filmmaker, The Black Book, details a story of buried vendettas. The plot follows a man seeking justice after a group of corrupt policemen murder his son. Everyday for the corrupt, one day for justice. #TheBlackBook, […]
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Burna Boy, Nigerian Afrofusion artist and African Giant, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated album, I Told Them… In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, he opened up about his journey in the music industry, traveling the world, the substance (or lack thereof) of Afrobeats, the collaborations on his […]
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Trace has released the list of nominees for its inaugural awards show set to take place on October 21, 2023, at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. It promises to be a global celebration of African and Afro-inspired music and culture. With a live event and a televised broadcast reaching 500 million viewers across 190 […]
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Ahmed Ololade, known widely as Asake, took center stage at the reveredO2 Arena on the evening of August 20th, crafting a performance that reverberated well beyond the venue’s confines. As the current face of YBNL and one of the promising figures in the music industry, Asake soared to another level with his sold-out concert. […]
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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, PaByrmo, shares his sophomore EP, City Boy. The project features five tracks, including the popular amapiano jam, “Jajo,” assisted by streetpop act, Seyi Vibez, and “Dey Play” featuring Odumodublvck. The production, helmed by his trusted team of collaborators — DibsTunes, Rhedi, and DwillsHarmony — creates a unique backdrop for PaByrmo’s introspective […]
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Nollywood celebrates commendable progress as the Odunlade Adekola-led Yoruba epic, “Orisa” crosses ₦100 million in gross profit at the local box office, making it the highest-grossing opening film in Nollywood and the biggest epic of the year 2023. “Orisa” leaped from ₦88 million on August 10th, 2023 to ₦100 million within just seven days. […]
The music industry is an ever-turning wheel, always in motion. It may be quite the task to keep up with all the new tracks. But fret not, we’re here to help. We’ve got you covered with our curated guide to the latest music releases. From the remix of Davido’s “Unavailable” ft Latto to Usher’s “Boyfriend,” […]
The Netflix Yoruba epic, “Jagun Jagun: The Warrior,” which chronicles the journey of a young warrior who fearlessly challenges a merciless warlord, has gained enormous traction worldwide. It has pulled in 2.1 million hours of viewing on Netflix while securing its position in the top 10 list in 17 countries within a mere 48 hours […]
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The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards 2023 which will be held in Manchester, England, will feature the DMW boss, Davido, as a special guest artist. Football icons such as Halaand, Saka, and Odegaard will share the excitement of Davido’s performance alongside fans and music enthusiasts alike. Ballers! Are you ready? We bringing some TIMELESS […]
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Asake’s music journey has been on an upward trajectory — from filling up the O2 Brixton Hall in record time on three separate occasions to now achieving the same feat at the iconic and popular O2 Arena where he is poised to perform this weekend, August 20th. Uk 🇬🇧 got a special love […]
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