Earlier this week, I came across a publication by The Republic titled: “The Devil Works Hard, But Asake Works Harder…” That was arguably the most precise description I had seen of the Nigerian superstar who ultimately had the industry in a headlock for the entirety of 2022. In an era where Afrobeats suddenly became a dominant force […]
For many, the Nigerian music scene currently feels like it’s stuck in neutral, waiting for the next big hit to reignite the spark and bring the usual excitement back to the fore. The midpoint of 2024 is almost here, yet there are still complaints about the glaring lack of established “bangers” — which is especially […]
It’s a big week for new music. PH-based Ajebo Hustlers drop their third studio LP featuring collaborations with Zlatan, ODUMODUBLVCK, Jeriq. Recent Vibez Inc signee Muyeez offer a fresh single. Queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage has a new single out, too. Kendrick Lamar also dropped his highly-anticipated response to Drake, “Euphoria”, adding fuel to […]
Burna Boy has smashed another record, validating his status as the African Giant. His recent concert at the TD Garden Arena in Boston raked in $1.593 million, making it the highest-grossing venue ever for an African artist in the United States. This surpasses his own previous record set at Madison Square Garden in 2022. […]
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Grammy-nominated Sabi Girl, Ayra Starr is dropping her sophomore album this May 2024. This is fantastic news for fans who have been eagerly awaiting a new LP after the success of her debut album 19 & Dangerous. MY SOPHOMORE ALBUM OUT IN MAY pic.twitter.com/S4Fn0DF3KM — Celestial being (@ayrastarr) April 30, 2024 2️⃣1️⃣ […]
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Korty’s Dreamland, held on April 28th, lived up to its name. From live renditions of Korty’s popular shows to giveaways and a great after party, it was a fantastically well-rounded event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) Here’s a breakdown of the night’s highlights: Fans […]
Effusive, experimental, melodic. These qualities have been on full display since 2022, when Kemuel’s debut EP — Escape, a gratifying Soul and Amapiano amalgam — established him as one of the new voices of Afro R&B/Soul, a neologism that emerged to bracket together a sect of African singers that combine elements of traditional African music […]
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Lots of interesting drops this week. Following the announcement of her upcoming debut album Born in the Wild, Tems offers “Love Me JeJe”. 9ice is back with another full-length collection, Observatory. Canadian R&B star, PARTYNEXTDOOR, releases his 4th studio album. And more. Check them out: Tems – Love Me Jeje 9ice – […]
Korty is taking things to the next level with her first-ever event: Korty’s Dreamland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @korty_eo With a knack for crafting authentically-driven stories and collaborating with culture shapers such as Rema, Temi Otedola, Niyi Okeowo, Victor Osimhen, and Don Jazzy, Korty has carved […]
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Sony Pictures Television has secured the rights to adapt Yaa Gyasi’s book, Transcendent Kingdom, into a television series, with Nigerian-American actress, Yvonne Orji, leading the development charge. Been a long time comin’ for this one!! So excited to tell African stories that cross the diaspora and are relatable globally! pic.twitter.com/928M85KOQV — Yvonne Orji (@YvonneOrji) […]
Music is a double-edged sword. The curtains of lyrical and sonic brilliance, to an extent, hide rocky personal differences, assertions of dominance, and individual battles that go on behind the scenes. However, we have seen banks overflow over the years, and artistes come out to creatively infuse their bad blood for each other in their music—that is the […]
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Afrobeats giant Davido is making waves again, this time launching a brand new record label, Nine+ Records. Partnering with global music distribution platform United Masters, Davido aims to empower a new generation of artists of distinct styles. This partnership marks another step for United Masters in Africa, following their collaboration with Sarz Academy in […]
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