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Ayra Starr’s “Commas” Earns Gold Certification In France
Ayra Starr’s “Commas” Earns Gold Certification In France

Ayra Starr continues to find new milestones in the international market as her 2024 single,…

Burna Boy Wants His Nigerian Football Academy to Produce a Ballon d’Or Winner

Burna Boy has spent years taking Nigerian music to some of the world’s biggest stages.…

Skepta Unveils Sixth Album The Fork and Knife for November 6
Skepta Unveils Sixth Album The Fork and Knife for November 6

After years of anticipation, British-Nigerian rap heavyweight Skepta has finally put a date on his…

Omah Lay Reportedly Hospitalised After Leg Injury During Rehearsal

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has reportedly been taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after…

Tems’ “What You Need” Makes History With 30 Weeks on Billboard Hot 100

Tems is approaching another significant milestone in her international career, with “What You Need” reaching…

Burna Boy Headlines Rolling Loud India 2026 Lineup in Mumbai
Burna Boy Headlines Rolling Loud India 2026 Lineup in Mumbai

Burna Boy is bringing Afrobeats to one of hip-hop’s biggest festival platforms as he headlines…

Tyla Offers Scholarships to 10 Young Women Studying Music
Tyla Offers Scholarships to 10 Young Women Studying Music

South African superstar Tyla is extending her influence beyond the stage with the launch of…

Ayra Starr Announces ‘Starrgirl’ World Tour, Set to Take New Album Across Europe and North America
Ayra Starr Announces ‘Starrgirl’ World Tour, Set to Take New Album Across Europe and North America

Ayra Starr is taking her ‘Starrgirl’ era on the road, announcing a 20-city world tour…

18th Headies postponed to April 2027
18th Headies Toronto Debut Postponed to April 2027

The Headies has rescheduled its 18th edition to April 10 and 11, 2027, moving the…

Asake Submits Four Entries for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration
Asake Submits Four Entries for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake is reportedly targeting the 2027 Grammy Awards with four submissions spanning…