Limoblaze partners with Spotify for Afro-Gospel community hangout

Limoblaze partners with Spotify for Afro-Gospel community hangout

Running parallel to the traditional Gospel music is the Afro-Gospel genre, which conveys the same spiritual message while infusing distinct Afrobeats elements. Although enjoying a resurgence, Afro-Gospel isn't a new form of gospel music. Artists like Dekunle Fuji, Midnight Crew, and Tim Godfrey added fresh musical elements that brought a mainstream feel to their music. The sub-genre is currently enjoying of a notable ascent as it's connecting with new listeners to Gospel music. On Saturday, August 26, […]

September 1, 2023 69

Afrobeats

It’s like being in a zoo – Tems speaks on dealing with fame

She discussed her newfound fame in a newly released conversation with Kendrick Lamar for Interview magazine. Admitting that she feels the pressure that comes with success, she stated that she deals with it by staying true to herself. In her words, "When you become more known or seen, it’s very easy to get caught up in, “What do people expect of me now?” But for me, it’s like, “What do I expect of myself now?” […]

September 1, 2023 33

Afrobeats

Portable set to take street music across US on American tour

The singer took to his Instagram with a flier containing the details of his tour, set to start in New York City in September and end on March 23, 2024. The ten states on his lineup are: New York City Philadelphia Boston Seattle Dallas Houston Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles Minneapolis Since reaching mainstream success in 2021 with his hit song 'Zazu' featuring Olamide and Poco Lee he has slowly become a favourite, especially because he's constantly […]

September 1, 2023 14

Afrobeats

Osas Ighodaro & Terrence J to host 2023 Headies award

Ahead of the upcoming 2023 Headies Award, the academy has unveiled the host for the award show which is returning to Atlanta for the second straight year. The award will be hosted by Nigerian award-winning actress Osas Ighodaro who returns for the second year after hosting alongside American actor Anthony Anderson in 2022. Osas is set to be joined by American actor and TV host Terrence J who has previously […]

September 1, 2023 61

Afrobeats

Pheelz & Young Jonn join forces for new hit single ‘Jelo’

From YBNL alumni Pheelz and Young Jonn have partnered for a new single called 'Jelo'. Pheelz and Young Jonn both started at YBNL as music producers who helped deliver some of Afrobeats' most iconic records and years after leaving the label they would go on to become music stars. For Pheelz's latest effort, he teams up with the electrifying hitmaker for an exciting party-starting jam he calls 'Jelo'. According to Pheelz who enjoyed international success following […]

September 1, 2023 15

Afrobeats

Yemi Alade, Ruger, Phyno, Zlatan to perform at 2023 AFRIMMA awards

AFRIMMA is an award that celebrates African music stars spread across the world. At the award billed to take place in September, AFRIMMA has announced a mouth-watering line up of artists who will dazzle guests at the event. Nigerian music star Yemi Alade, Dancehall sensation Ruger, Hip Hop superstar Phyno, hitmaker KCee, and Street-pop maestro Zlatan are all set to perform at the event. Also set to grace the stage is Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz. Aside from […]

July 21, 2023 52

Afrobeats

Fireboy drops exciting new single ‘YAWA’

After releasing his first single of 2023 'Someone', Fireboy has returned with a new song he calls 'YAWA. The single was released alongside the music video produced by Blank Square Production and has already surpassed 1 million views in just 6 hours. The award-winning sensation while combining English, Pidgin, and Yoruba discloses his exhaustion from the constant analysis of his career while maintaining that he's not competing with anybody.

June 23, 2023 28

Afrobeats

Real music is dying, I’m one of the few real ones left – Omah Lay

In a recent interview with Steph TV, Omah revealed that he dealt with a lot of pain and s*icidal thoughts when he made the album. When answering questions as to the motivation behind the album and his creative mental space, Omah Lay shared that he was in a deep hole and he was able to turn the pain into art. "I was suicidal. I was really f**cked up. I think […]

May 12, 2023 35

News

Asake Beats Burna Boy & Others to Win Best African Artiste at 2023 VGMAs

The event, which took place in Accra on May 6, 2023, saw Asake win the "Best African Artiste" category, beating fellow Nigerians Burna Boy, Asake, Kizz Daniel, and Ayra Starr to the award that also had newcomers The Therapist and Cameroonian-American singer Libianca in contention. The YBNL act beat heavyweights like Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, and others at the just concluded Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

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