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Asake Sells Out First South Africa Headline Show in Johannesburg
Asake Sells Out First South Africa Headline Show in Johannesburg

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake kicked off 2026 in spectacular fashion, selling out his first-ever headline…

Wizkid Delivers Epic Surprise at Gunna's Sold-Out Detty December Fest in Lagos
Wizkid Delivers Epic Surprise at Gunna’s Sold-Out Detty December Fest in Lagos

Lagos’ music scene exploded with excitement tonight as Afrobeats megastar Wizkid made an unannounced appearance…

Champz’s Team Declines Live Show Invitations to Prioritise His Growth
Champz’s Team Declines Live Show Invitations to Prioritise His Growth

Rising Nigerian music sensation Champz, the 14-year-old son of Afrobeats star Wizkid (real name Boluwatife…

Rema and Central Cee Set the Eko Convention Centre Ablaze at Rhythm Unplugged 2025
Rema and Central Cee Set the Eko Convention Centre Ablaze at Rhythm Unplugged 2025

Last night, the Eko Convention Centre transformed into the epicenter of the global Afrobeats movement…

Ayra Starr Shines at Grammy Museum Event with Intimate Acoustic Set
Ayra Starr Shines at Grammy Museum Event with Intimate Acoustic Set

Ayra Starr, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer and MAVIN Records standout, was in the spotlight at…

Omah Lay Confirms Sophomore Album “Clarity of Mind” for Early 2026, After Multiple Delays
Omah Lay Confirms Sophomore Album “Clarity of Mind” for Early 2026, After Multiple Delays

Omah Lay Confirms Sophomore Album “Clarity of Mind” for Early 2026, After Multiple Delays After…

Young Jonn Responds to Critic Dismissing Blue Disco's Chart Dominance
Young Jonn Responds to Critic Dismissing Blue Disco’s Chart Dominance

Nigerian singer-producer Young Jonn has publicly responded to online critics questioning his recent success, insisting…

CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” Hits One Billion Spotify Streams
CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” Hits One Billion Spotify Streams

CKay’s breakout single Love Nwantiti has officially crossed one billion streams on Spotify, marking a…

Burna Boy Packs Out Atlanta's State Farm Arena on 'No Sign Of Weakness' World Tour Stop
Burna Boy Packs Out Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on ‘No Sign Of Weakness’ World Tour Stop

In the heart of the Peach State, where Southern hospitality meets global rhythms, Burna Boy…

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Campaign Features TikTok Creator Bus Aunty
Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped Campaign Features TikTok Creator Bus Aunty

Spotify launched its annual Wrapped campaign on December 3, 2025, with a new UK-focused TV…