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Davido to Headline 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to headline the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture as on its performers. The festival, renowned for celebrating Black culture and excellence, will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 4 to July 6, 2025. Scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2025, Davido's performance will be part of a powerhouse evening headlined by Grammy-winning artist Jill Scott, who will present "A Philly Jawn" featuring Jazmine […]

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Gyakie Graces Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 Cover

Ghanaian Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has achieved a significant milestone in her career by gracing the cover of Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights her as one of the continent's most influential young creatives, underscoring her impact on the global music scene. Born Jackline Acheampong, Gyakie has captivated audiences with her unique blend of Afrobeat, highlife, and soulful R&B. Her breakout single, “Forever,” released in […]

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Odumodublvck hails Rema for supporting his new record financially

Afrobeats superstar Rema has gifted rapper Odumodublvck a substantial ₦40 million to aid in the promotion of his latest single, Pity This Boy. Odumodublvck shared this generous gesture on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on June 9, 2025, stating: "REMA GAVE ME 40 MILLION NAIRA TO SUPPORT PITY THIS BOY RECORD. 40 MILLION NAIRA. WRITE THAT DOWN IN NIGERIAN MUSIC FOLKLORE. THE MACHINE." This unprecedented act has since ignited […]

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Tems to Perform at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final

Nigerian music sensation Tems is set to make history by performing at the inaugural halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup Final, scheduled for July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This groundbreaking event marks the first time a FIFA tournament will feature a halftime concert, reflecting the growing intersection of sports and entertainment. Tems will share the stage with international stars J Balvin and […]

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Reekado Banks Returns with ‘The Game Needs You’—New Album Drops July 7

Nigerian Afrobeats star Reekado Banks is set to make a significant return to the music scene with his upcoming album, The Game Needs You (TGNY), scheduled for release on July 7, 2025. This marks his first full-length project since his 2016 debut, Spotlight, and comes after a period of strategic singles and collaborations. The announcement was made via his social media platforms, where Reekado shared a minimalist album cover featuring […]

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Spotify Hosts Artist Masterclass to Tackle Stream Farming 

In a bid to combat the growing issue of artificial streaming, Spotify recently conducted an artist masterclass aimed at educating musicians on the detrimental effects of stream farming. Stream farming involves the use of bots and click farms to artificially inflate streaming numbers, creating a false impression of an artist's popularity. While this practice may boost statistics temporarily, it does not translate into real-world success, such as increased concert bookings […]

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Burna Boy dominates list of certified Nigerian artist in France

Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has solidified his position as a global Afrobeats powerhouse by extending his record as the most certified Nigerian artist in France. The Grammy-winning artist recently earned his latest Platinum SNEP certification for his collaboration on Coldplay’s track "We Pray," featured on their 2024 album Moon Music. This achievement brings his total to 10 songs certified by France’s National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP), underscoring his […]

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Tems Claps Back at Body Shamers: ‘It’s Mine, Not Yours’

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems has  addressed the persistent body shaming she faces, this time responding directly to online trolls who have criticized her physique over the past seven years. In a candid social media post, Tems shared a comment from a critic who had made crude remarks about her body during her performance at the 2025 Roots Picnic festival. She expressed her frustration, stating,   "Okay 7 years in. It’s […]

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Pheelz & BNXN’s ‘Finesse’ Certified Platinum in France

Nigerian music continues to make waves globally as Pheelz and BNXN's hit single "Finesse" achieves remarkable milestones in both the United States and France. Released on March 3, 2022, "Finesse" quickly became a sensation, propelled by its infectious melody and the viral #FolakeChallenge on TikTok. The song has now been certified Platinum in France, marking a significant achievement for Nigerian music in Europe. Further solidifying its international appeal, it achieved […]

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