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Rolling Stone lists Blaqbonez among rappers shaping the future of Hip Hop

Blaqbonez has been recognized as a Hip-Hop innovator in Rolling Stone's prestigious list of 50 Hip-Hop artists shaping the genre. Chocolate City’s forefront Hip-Hop artist Blaqbonez has been honored as a groundbreaking innovator, earning a coveted spot on Rolling Stone's exclusive list of 50 Hip-Hop Innovators shaping the culture. Since breaking into the mainstream, Blaqbonez has become one of the stars shaping Nigerian Hip Hop through his distinct flows, thrilling […]

todayAugust 16, 2023 58

Afrobeats

Rema, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Ayra Starr, KCee to perform at 2023 Headies Award

The Headies has revealed the performance lineup for its 2023 edition. Ahead of the 2023 Headies Award, the Academy has unveiled a long list of artists that will be entertaining guests at the event. The mouth-watering lineup includes International Afrobeats stars Rema and Asake who are among the most nominated artists for the 2023 edition. Other artists on the performance list are Mavin Record signees Ayra Starr and Johnny Drille, Street-pop hitmaker Seyi Vibez, Afrobeats legends Wande Coal and KCee, multi-Headies […]

todayAugust 16, 2023 24

Afrobeats

Rema, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ayra Starr nominated for 2023 VMAs

The VMAs has announced the nominations for the 2023 edition. Afrobeats' international exploits already earned it an exclusive category at the VMAs, and this year, a collection of Nigerian superstars will be vying to take home the prize. This year, the Best Afrobeats Song category will be keenly contested by Ayra Starr's 'Rush,' Burna Boy's 'It’s Plenty,' Davido's 'Unavailable' featuring Musa Keys, Fireboy DML's 'Bandana' featuring Asake, Libianca's 'People,' Rema & Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down,' and Wizkid's '2 Sugar' featuring Ayra Starr. In a giant feat, Rema's 'Calm Down' earns nominations for Collaboration of the […]

todayAugust 9, 2023 38

Afrobeats

Oxlade’s ‘Intoxycated’ debuts on UK Singles Chart

Oxlade's 'Intoxycated' featuring Dave makes its debut on #49 on the UK Singles Chart. It marks Oxlade's second entry on the chart. Charm stands strong on #39, while 'People' by Libianca and 'Sittin on the world' by Burna Boy stands on #46 and#47 respectively. 'Unavailable' by Davido featuring Musa Keys remains at #52.  

todayJuly 26, 2023 32

Afrobeats

Davido performs, Burna Boy & Tems win at 2023 BET Awards

Burna Boy and Tems and Libianca won at the 2023 BET Awards.The award ceremony was held in celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop with memorable performances from rap legends. Nigerian megastar Davido performed at the show where he thrilled the audience with his new smash hit single 'Unavailable' thereby being the second year in a role an Afrobeats artist would be performing at the main event following Fireboy's performance last year. Burna Boy won the Best International Act while Tems […]

todayJune 26, 2023 111 1

Afrobeats

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to hit 1 billion plays on Audiomack

Today, Audiomack announced award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as the first African artist to hit one billion streams on its platform. This milestone reflects the immense popularity of Burna Boy as an internationally acclaimed musician and demonstrates the power and reach of Audiomack’s platform to connect artists with a global audience. Burna Boy is a central figure in the worldwide ascent of African music over the last half-decade. His two most recent albums, 2020’s Twice As Tall and 2022’s Love, Damini, have both […]

todayJune 23, 2023 35

Afrobeats

Lady Donli drops new single titled ‘My Ability’

Lady Donli releases new single 'My Ability'. This captivating track is the first official single off Lady Donli's highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Pan African Rockstar,' scheduled to be released in August 2023. Directed by Buhari Yesufu, the music video for 'My Ability' further amplifies the song's empowering message. Yesufu, a renowned director based in Lagos, known for his exceptional work with artists such as Joeboy and collaborations with Major Lazer and Major League DJz, brings Lady Donli's vision to life through stunning visuals that encapsulate […]

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