Afrobeats – African Music Blog
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Fela Kuti: Pioneering Afrobeat Icon Honored
Fela Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and activist, has become the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Posthumously honored on January 31, 2026, this accolade celebrates his revolutionary Afrobeat genre and enduring global influence Full details here
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Rhythm & Rounds: Mavo’s Medical Hustle
Mavo is redefining the “student-artist” archetype. Navigating the rigors of medical school while producing tracks, he proves that discipline in the lab fuels creativity in the studio. For Mavo, medicine provides the structure, but music offers the soul. It’s not about choosing one path it’s about mastering the harmony between the stethoscope and the stage.
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2026 Grammys Ignite with Legends’ Tributes and Breakout Stars
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will light up Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, with Trevor Noah hosting for the sixth time. The star-studded performer lineup mixes veteran comebacks and rising talents. Highlights include tribute performances: Ozzy Osbourne homage by a supergroup with Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew…
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Rema Ignites Don Toliver’s “OCTANE” with “Secondhand” Feature
Afrobeats sensation Rema joins forces with Don Toliver on “Secondhand,” track 4 of the rapper’s fifth studio album OCTANE, dropping today, January 30, 2026. This cross-cultural collab fuses Rema’s melodic flair with Toliver’s trap vibes, set to rev up playlists globally.
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Lyrics: Kodee – Fine Wine
Babe o baby helloỌmọ iya mi l’EkoOlo mi don’t goOmo Alhaja lọmọ miYe, olo mi dakun baby don’t give upOn me, for realCause na youIfẹ rẹ ṣa lo mu mi ma bugaBaby do as you likeIwọ ṣa ma jupa lọFor your iro and bubaDon’t go my chinchillaBaby o ma dija oWọn le gbegẹ siI got…
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AfroNation Portugal 2026: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, and Global Stars Headline Epic Lineup
Exciting news for Afrobeat fans! Burna Boy, Tyla, Asake, Wizkid, Gunna, and Kehlani are set to headline AfroNation Portugal this July. The festival promises electrifying performances blending African rhythms with global hits at the stunning Praia da Rocha beach. Tickets on sale Jan 30th, don’t miss this cultural extravaganza! 🇵🇹 https://www.mixtapemadness.com/blog/news/burna-boy-uncle-waffles-more-announced-for-afro-nation
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Shoday’s Debut Album “Hybrid” Drops February 6th!
Rising Afrobeat sensation Shoday has announced his highly anticipated debut album, “Hybrid,” set for release on February 6.6df7f8 Blending infectious rhythms and fresh vibes, this project promises to be a game-changer. Fans, get ready for the heat! 💽🔥
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Lyrics: Qdot – 28 of Sept
28th of September storyKin to de lati ilu oyinbo ara ti soro fun miOmo omo moriamoOjo buruku ti esu mu Casamingos28th of SeptemberOma se what a day to remember E gba mi o ara adugboMon sun lowo ni won jimi pelu kalashiAK 47 double magazineWoni ile owo mi ni kin masiHissssh ma pariwo made se…
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Burna Boy Scores Historic First Top 30 Hit on Billboard Hot 100
Afrobeats giant Burna Boy has made history, earning his first-ever top 20 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “WGFT,” his collaboration with Gunna. The track’s surge, boosted by the recent Chris Brown remix, highlights the global rise of Afrobeats.
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Boy Spyce – Igboro
Mavin Records’ electrifying singer-songwriter, Boy Spyce, is making waves in the music scene with an audacious leap into street-pop supremacy through his latest single, Igboro. Listen to Igboro here.
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