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Afrobeats Royal Rumble 2024: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, and Asake Set for Epic Semifinal Showdown

The Afrobeats Royal Rumble 2024 has revealed its semi-finalists after an intense competition featuring 64 of Africa’s top artists. Four superstars—Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, and Asake—have advanced to the semifinals, creating a highly anticipated battle between some of the continent's most influential musicians. The Afrobeats Royal Rumble is a knockout-style competition that celebrates the meteoric rise of Afrobeats across the globe. The tournament involves fans voting for their favorite artists […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 28

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Ayra Starr and Tyla Dominate 2024 MTV EMA Nominations: Full List of African Stars in the Spotlight

Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr and South African artist Tyla have both bagged four nominations each for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), underscoring the rising global influence of African artists. Ayra Starr earned nominations in categories like Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats, and Best African Act, competing alongside Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, and Tems. Tyla also shined with nominations in major categories, including Best R&B and Best Afrobeats. The […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 31

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FELABRATION: Celebrating The Nigerian Legend!

FELABRATION is an annual festivation that was birthed by Yeni Annikulapo Kuti, the daughter of the Great Fela Annikulapo Kuti, a Human Right activist and pioneer of Afrobeats,  as a celebratory festival of Music and Art, also to keep his memories alive. It began in the year 1998 and has been consistently celebrated since. It’s a week long festival, it’s done on Fela’s birthday week and it entails musical performances from […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 44

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Grammy Buzz: Nigerian Artists Submit Projects for 2025 Awards—Burna Boy, Rema, Tems & More in the Race

With the 2025 Grammy Awards fast approaching, Nigerian music heavyweights have submitted their projects for consideration, showcasing the country's growing influence on the global stage. Artists like Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, and Asake are in the running for various categories including Best Global Music Album, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance. The Nigerian music industry has increasingly gained recognition at the Grammys. This year, submissions […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 37

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‘Asake and Wizkid Drop Cinematic Visuals for ‘MMS’: A Monochrome Masterpiece’

Afrobeats heavyweights Asake and Wizkid have just released the much-anticipated music video for their hit track "MMS." Directed by Edgar Esteves, the video boasts a unique visual style, using a striking greyscale filter that adds a cinematic flair. The creative concept centers around Asake and Wizkid as the only moving figures in a still world, amplifying their dynamic performances. "MMS" is one of the standout tracks from Asake's third studio […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 24

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Phyno Shuts Down Fan Comparisons with Olamide: Calls for Unity Over Rivalry

Nigerian rap icon Phyno recently addressed an ongoing social media debate that compared him with fellow rapper Olamide. The discussion started after an influencer on the platform X (formerly Twitter) questioned which of the two artists deserved the title of the greatest in Nigerian rap. Phyno quickly responded, condemning such comparisons and emphasizing his brotherly bond with Olamide. He urged fans to stop pitting them against each other, expressing frustration […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 42

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“KCee Unveils ‘Netfliss’: Is This His Next Big Hit?”

 Nigerian superstar KCee has dropped his latest single, Netfliss, produced by Jaysynths Beatz. Known for his flair and bold sound, KCee fuses Igbo and English in this track, continuing to build on his established brand of wealth, pride, and extravagance. Netfliss is KCee's fourth release of the year, following Big Fish, and comes with an exciting video featuring his brother, E-Money. KCee, one of Nigeria’s most prominent Afrobeats artists, is […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 38

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Wizkid holds a release party of his upcoming single; Fills up Paris Night Club!

Wizkid's upcoming collaboration is set for release later in October and it will kick off the era of his highly anticipated sixth album 'Morayo'. To celebrate the upcoming collaboration 'Piece of My Heart' featuring Brent Faiyaz, he holds a release party on the 29th of September, 2024. For Brent Faiyaz, this marks his second collaboration with a Nigerian artist after he was featured by Tems on 'Found' off her successful EP 'If Orange Was A Place'. […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 20

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D’banj delivers a thrilling performance at the Notting Hill Carnival in London

The singer took to the stage shirtless, performing his classic hit Oliver Twist to a sea of enthusiastic fans. This includes Oyinbo attendees who sang along word-for-word. Also, the crowd was wowed by D'banj's dynamic stage presence, with many recording the moment on their phones. Meanwhile, this performance marks a significant milestone in the Koko Master's efforts to relaunch his career, following the release of his new album. Additionally, D'banj has been releasing new music […]

todayAugust 29, 2024 47

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