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Grammys 2025: Tems Wins Best African Music Performance

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has won the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. Tems earned her second Grammy after her song Love Me JeJe, beat Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy and emerged victorious in the Best African Music Performance Category. Tems during her acceptance […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025 7

Afrobeats

2025 Grammy Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Crown for Best African Music Performance?

As the 2025 Grammy Awards approach, one of the most exciting and anticipated categories is the Best African Music Performance. With Afrobeats taking over the global music scene in recent years, all eyes are now on which African artist will clinch the prestigious award. Afrobeats, a genre rooted in West African musical traditions, has gained international recognition with its infectious rhythms, catchy melodies, and vibrant storytelling. This article delves into […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025 149

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‘I’m frontman of Africa’s most successful band’ – Seun Kuti boasts

In a recent interview, Kuti claimed that Egypt 80 is Africa’s most successful band, boasting about his important position in society as the frontman of the band. He said he shares his opinions freely without fear because he can’t be threatened by culture, adding that the media and African award organizers were already overlooking his music. Kuti said, “I won’t stop speaking my mind because I’m no longer afraid of […]

todayJuly 8, 2024 17

Afrobeats

Seun Kuti to release album with Lenny Kravit, Egypt 80

Seun Kuti took over his father’s band, Egypt 80 after his untimely death in 1997 at only 14 years. For this album, the four-time Grammy Award winner, Lenny Kravitz will be executive producing the project. The band will release this ato the world on October 4, 2024. Record Kicks will handle the release, with Secretly Distribution ensuring it reaches fans everywhere. It promises to be a landmark moment in the Afrobeat genre. But […]

todayJune 4, 2024 16

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Nicki Minaj teases new collaboration with Burna Boy

The rapper took to social media to share a sneak peek of the remix of 'Tested, Trusted, and Approved' which is one of the singles off Burna Boy's 7th album 'I Told Them'. The upcoming single is coming off the back of Burna Boy's performance at the 66th Grammy Awards where he became the first African artist to perform at the main ceremony. The single also continues a run of international collaboration from the Grammy winner who […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 20

Afrobeats

POLICE OFFICIALLY LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO MOHBAD’S DEATH

This was announced during a press briefing by Idowu Owohunwa, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command on Monday, September 18th, 2023. In the videos recorded and posted on the internet, the parents of the late singer were present at the briefing. Owohunwa emphasised that the perpetrators and anyone linked to Mohbad's death would be arrested and brought to book under the full wrath of the law. He reminded the general public […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 35

Afrobeats

Basketmouth’s third album ‘Uburu’ drops on October 20

Uburu is split into two parts of seven songs each, and the second chapter is set for a February 2024 release. It's not much of a secret that Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, dumped music in the 1990s because no one was vibing to him, but he's returned to his first love and is set to release his third studio album, Uburu, on October 20, 2023. The comedian and […]

todaySeptember 13, 2023 28

Afrobeats

Khaid releases Sophomore project ‘Emotions’.

Khaid has experienced remarkable success as an artiste, including a Headies award nomination. The prodigious artiste has released his sophomore EP, “Emotions”. It features six tracks, amongst them are “Annabella” and “Jolie.” The Sophomore Project, has ignited a wave of enthusiasm among his fans. Released on the 1st of September, Khaid’s musical journey continues to captivate audiences, and his evolution as an artiste is eagerly anticipated. With his unique sound […]

todaySeptember 1, 2023 34

Afrobeats

Tekno releases album ‘The More, The Better’.

Nigerian Music superstar, Tekno released a new project titled “The More The Better”. Throughout the 2010s, Tekno cemented an unforgettable legacy in Afrobeats history with a string of crossover hits. His style of creating dance-ready tunes and earwormy tracks stood him out as a mastermind among his Afrobeats fellows. Combined with that rare ability to write and produce-evident by how he lent his skill and pen to records by Drake, […]

todaySeptember 1, 2023 47

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