Afrobeats
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake earn 2026 BET Awards nominations
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May 20, 2026
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake earn 2026 BET Awards nominations
Nigerian music is once again at the centre of global attention as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake land major…
From Lagos to FIFA: Nigerian music goes global
Beats
May 13, 2026
From Lagos to FIFA: Nigerian music goes global
When FIFA announced Rema and Tyler, The Creator among artists selected for its World Cup entertainment lineup, it felt like…
7 Nigerian music collaborations everyone is talking about in 2026
Beats
May 8, 2026
7 Nigerian music collaborations everyone is talking about in 2026
Collaborations have always been part of Nigerian music, but in 2026, they feel bigger, bolder, and far more intentional. Artists…
Nigerian artists are becoming regulars on the Coachella stage
Beats
April 24, 2026
Nigerian artists are becoming regulars on the Coachella stage
Nigerian artists are becoming a regular part of the lineup at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the…
Nigerian DJs push back on artist power after Burna Boy clash
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April 8, 2026
Nigerian DJs push back on artist power after Burna Boy clash
The Nigerian DJs Association has announced a temporary boycott of Burna Boy’s music, directing its members in Nigeria and the…
Spotify wrapped 2025 reveals Nigerian artists dominating global playlists
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December 4, 2025
Spotify wrapped 2025 reveals Nigerian artists dominating global playlists
By the time many Nigerians woke up to scroll through their phones this week, WhatsApp Status bars were already stacked…
From Sango Ota to Spotify, Arya Starr is breaking global charts
Heart2Heart
May 29, 2025
From Sango Ota to Spotify, Arya Starr is breaking global charts
If anyone told teenager Oyinkonsola Sarah Aderigbe, now known as Arya Starr, from Sango Ota in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria…
Afrobeats musicians are lining up to take their Grammys’ special seat
Beats
October 16, 2023
Afrobeats musicians are lining up to take their Grammys’ special seat
By Ayodele Johnson Eventually, the waiting on the Grammys sideline had to end for most Afrobeats musicians of top quality.…
Seun Kuti to play father, Fela in “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy”
Movies
September 8, 2023
Seun Kuti to play father, Fela in “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy”
By Ayodele Johnson The Afrobeats musician, Seun Kuti has been given a baton of responsibility that pictures him playing the…
Bubbly Patoranking as always on the new “World Best” album
Beats
September 6, 2023
Bubbly Patoranking as always on the new “World Best” album
Patoranking’s vibe is hard to miss – it usually comes along with liveliness that keeps the head bobbing as the…
Why Burna Boy won’t stick to the Afrobeats box
Beats
August 24, 2023
Why Burna Boy won’t stick to the Afrobeats box
By Ayodele Johnson The people who are close to him the most, like his Nigerian roots which could comprise other…
Burna Boy releases complete ‘I Told Them’ tracklist
Beats
August 22, 2023
Burna Boy releases complete ‘I Told Them’ tracklist
By Ayodele Johnson He is gearing up for an imminent bid to clinch another Grammy Award, is he? Burna Boy…