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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 12

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Speed Darlington Released from Police Custody After Burna Boy’s Defamation Complaint

Controversial artist and media personality, Speed Darlington, has been released on bail following his arrest over defamation and cyberstalking charges filed by Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy. The legal action stemmed from a viral video where Speed Darlington questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy win, linking it to his association with embattled rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs. Darlington was arrested in Lagos and later transferred to Abuja, where he was detained. Human rights lawyer […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 9

Afrobeats

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 23

Afrobeats

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 14

Afrobeats

‘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 10

Afrobeats

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 12

Afrobeats

“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 12

Afrobeats

‘Can’t wait to meet my new baby!’ Wizkid affirms Jada P’s pregnancy.

Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, has confirmed that he and his partner, Jada P, are expecting their third child together. The confirmation came after a fan, Lord Popey, commented on Wizkid's recent behavior towards colleague Davido on his official X page. Lord Popey jokingly suggested that Wizkid's partner was pregnant, but the musician was the one exhibiting hormonal changes. However, Wizkid responded, confirming the pregnancy and expressing his excitement. "Yes o! We dey […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 12

Afrobeats

‘I am a married man’ – Wizkid reveals.

Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he’s married. The singer declared he was officially off the market at his recent music listening party in London, addressing his female fans at the concert. “Baby, I am a married man, don’t come close to me. I am married. My kids are at home,” he said. It’s unclear whether the singer was joking or not. Wizkid is currently in […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 19

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