Joining the party this week is Kaestyle who links up with Omah Lay for “My Dealer”. Titom, Yuppe, and Burna Boy join forces for a fire remix of “Tshwala Bam.” Billie Eilish is back with her third studio LP HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. ZAYN also returns with his first full-length collection in three […]
It’s a banner year for Nigerian music at the BET Awards as seven talented Nigerian artists received nominations in notable categories. Ayra Starr leads the pack with 3 nominations for Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her single “Comma”. Burna Boy got a double nomination in the Best Male […]
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South Africa’s Amapiano scene has been on a tear, churning out rhythmic heaters that have deeply permeated the global music scene. TitoM and Yuppe’s “Tshwala Bam” is a prime example – an insistent Amapiano sound, characterized by deep basslines, drums and jazzy and piano chords that has become a fixture on social media, in clubs […]
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Since Ayra Star began popping, she has been on a roll — on a relentless march forward. With a robust and full voice and an engaging persona, her songs, no matter the tempo, always reveal the incredibly talented and versatile vocalist that she is. “Bad Vibes“, as the title sort of suggests, is a […]
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Funke Akindele has recently teased an upcoming film, Finding Film. The exciting news arrived through Akindele’s social media account. The award-winning actress kept details under wraps, but unveiled the film’s title with a fun twist. Two transition videos displayed popular actors Shaffy Bello, Femi Adebayo and Joseph Benjamin transforming their outfits, ending with a […]
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The rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has reached a new peak, with Lamar’s scathing diss track “Not Like Us” landing the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is Lamar’s fourth chart-topping single. “Not Like Us” is the culmination of a week-long lyrical sparring between two members of hip-hop’s […]
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Afrobeats, despite its brewing division, remains one of Nigeria’s biggest and thriving exports. This is not only due to its plethora of talents spread across the globe but also because of labels like Mavin Records, who have mastered the act and art of harnessing these talents and refining them into a polished product for both […]
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The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place on May 11, 2024, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos State. The annual award show, presented by MultiChoice, recognizes outstanding achievements in television and film. This year’s edition had 27 categories, 16 non-voting and nine audience voting categories. The winners were selected by a […]
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Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Nigerian singer Tems is embarking on her first headlining world tour, “Born in the Wild,” in support of her debut album of the same name, dropping June 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TEMS 🕊 (@temsbaby) She released “Love Me JeJe,” a reimagining of Nigerian […]
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Ayra Starr recruits Seyi Vibez for “Bad Vibes”, a pre-release single from her upcoming second full-length release. American rap star Gunna is back with a fresh album, One of Wun. Tiwa Savage drops the soundtrack for her new feature film Water & Garri. With talks of a forthcoming new album, Victony offers a new single, […]
Toronto-based alternative R&B artist Nezsa has released her highly anticipated sophomore EP, Soul Searching, a deeply personal and reflective work that explores self-discovery, love, loss, and growth. After making waves with her previous singles “Trouble” and “Should Have Cared”, which earned her critical acclaim and a growing fanbase, she returns with this six-track stunner. […]
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UK-based Nigerian Afrobeats sensation oSHAMO has dropped his highly anticipated new single, “Life of the Party”, via emPawa Africa, following a viral TikTok campaign that garnered over 9,000 user-generated videos and four million views. This track is oSHAMO’s first single of 2024, building on the success of his breakout singles “Into You” and “Why […]
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