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Asake announces 3rd studio album Lungu Boy
Asake releases track list for his third studio album “Lungu Boy”

On Monday morning, August 5, Asake shared on his social media the track list for…

Nigerian Music Legend Passes at 72
Nigerian Music Legend Onyeka Onwenu Passes Away at 72

Renowned Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has tragically passed away at the age of 72. The iconic performer, celebrated for her powerful voice and contributions to Nigerian music and culture

Burna Boy Announces Surprise Release of Eighth Studio Album
Burna Boy Announces Surprise Release of Eighth Studio Album

In an unexpected move, the African Giant, Burna Boy has announced the release of his eighth studio album via a surprise tweet this morning. The album, which remains untitled, is set to drop at midnight

Boj's "12 Summers" cover art.
Boj announces the release of his forthcoming album titled ’12 Summers’

Singer and songwriter Boj has announced via his social media accounts Thursday, July 25th, as the release date for his third studio album, “12 Summers.”

Toumani Diabaté Dies at 58
Mali’s “King of Kora” Toumani Diabaté Dies at 58

Toumani Diabaté, the revered Malian kora player known as the “King of Kora,” passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 58 following a short illness

Amaarae scores three features on Childish Gambino’s Farewell album, 'Bando Stone and The New World'
Amaarae scores three features on Childish Gambino’s Farewell album, ‘Bando Stone and The New World’

Amaarae, Ghanaian-American singer and rapper appears on tracks 1, 5 and 8 of Childish Gambino’s new album, “Bando Stone and the New World.”

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Rema’s Controversial EP ‘HEIS’ Achieves Highest First Week Streams on Spotify NG in 2024

Rema’s Controversial EP ‘HEIS’ Achieves Record-Breaking First Week Streams on Spotify NG in 2024

“Ikigai” departs the Billboard World Albums Chart after spending a week
Olamide’s ‘Ikigai’ departs the Billboard World Albums Chart after spending a week

Following the surprise release of Olamide’s 10th studio album, “Ikigai,” it has received immense love…

Burna Boy Becomes The Most Streamed African Artist In The UK
Burna Boy Becomes the Most Streamed African Artist in the UK

Burna Boy has reached another remarkable milestone in his career, receiving a BRITs plaque for surpassing 2 billion streams in the UK making him the most streamed artist in the UK.

Tay Iwar X Le Mav Returns With Their Second Instalment of Their Joint EP Series 'GOLD II', Drops This Friday
Tay Iwar X Le Mav Returns With Their Second Instalment of Their Joint EP ‘GOLD II’

Tay Iwar and Grammy nominated producer, Le Mav have a unique chemistry that makes them undeniably ahead of their time as they return for GOLD II EP this Friday