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Burna Boy Set to Light Up FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show 🏆🇳🇬
History in the making! Burna Boy joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber to co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.Burna Boy called it a privilege and a responsibility to represent Africa on this historic stage and honestly, we…
Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” Hits 1 Million Units in the US — A Historic First for Africa
Wizkid just rewrote the record books. His 2020 masterpiece Made In Lagos has reportedly crossed 1 million units sold in the United States, making it the first African album ever to hit this milestone and earning RIAA Platinum status.From Gold certification in 2022 to now Platinum, MIL keeps proving it’s more than an album —…
Blaqbonez Drags Odumodublvck to Court Over ₦2 Billion Defamation Suit
The Blaqbonez–Odumodublvck beef just got real. Blaqbonez has officially sued his fellow rapper for defamation, harassment, threats to life, and assault, demanding ₦2 billion in general damages, plus ₦500 million in aggravated damages and ₦50 million in legal costs. According to a legal memorandum dated July 7, 2026, from Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, Odumodublvck allegedly…
Wizkid Bags 6 Nominations at 2026 EAEA Awards 🦅🏆
Big flex for the Starboy camp! Wizkid has landed six nominations at the 2026 EAEA Awards, cementing another strong year for the Afrobeats icon. The nods add to a run that’s already seen him rack up recognition across MOBO, Grammy, and BET stages this year. No word yet on which categories he’s up for, but…
🚨 BREAKING: Mavo Pulls Out of Afro Nation Portugal
Mavo will no longer be gracing the Afro Nation Portugal stage this year. Visa issues have forced a last-minute withdrawal. 🇵🇹❌News was shared by Afronation on Instagram: “We are truly disappointed.”With the festival running July 3–5 in Portimão alongside heavyweights like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, and Asake, Mavo’s absence is a blow — but a…
WIZKID CLOSES AFRO NATION PORTUGAL TONIGHT 🇵🇹🏟️
Starboy takes the Lit Stage tonight as Wizkid headlines the closing night of Afro Nation Portugal 2026, wrapping up the sixth edition of the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival on Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão. Joining him on the bill: Kehlani, Niska, R2Bees, Theodora, Mavo and more. A stacked send-off after Burna Boy opened the…
Burna Boy Opens Afro Nation Portugal 2026 Tonight
The Algarve is about to shake. Burna Boy headlines Day 1 of Afro Nation Portugal tonight at Praia da Rocha, Portimão, kicking off the sixth edition of the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival. He shares the opening night with Tyla, plus a stacked LIT Stage bill featuring Gunna, Ludmilla, Darkoo, Bien, Mariah the Scientist, Olamide, Wande…
Burna Boy Makes History — First African Artist to Hit #1 Since Wizkid
Burna Boy has become the first African artist to reach #1 on the global Spotify chart since Wizkid.The milestone lands on a fitting date. Exactly 10 years ago today, Wizkid’s “One Dance” — his collaboration with Drake — sat at #1 on the same chart, on July 1, 2016.A decade later, the torch passes to…
Global Heat: Frenna, Wizkid, and Odeal Team Up for New Single “Coca Body” This Friday
An absolute heavyweight link-up is officially on the way!Dutch hip-hop icon Frenna, Nigerian superstar Wizkid, and UK R&B sensation Odeal are joining forces for a massive new single titled “Coca Body.”Combining Afrobeats royalty, smooth UK vocals, and Dutch rap excellence, this cross-continental collaboration is set to be an instant summer anthem.🚨 “Coca Body” drops this…
New Music: Abefe Drops Anticipated Single “Achalugo” Tonight
The wait is almost over for Abefe fans. The rising talent is officially set to drop his highly anticipated new single, “Achalugo,” tonight at midnight.Anticipation is already building across social media as fans eager to update their playlists wait for the track to hit streaming platforms. Be sure to set your alarms—”Achalugo” arrives at 12:00…
