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From Factory ID to “attention
Ten years after clocking in as a 15-year-old factory attendant in Ibadan, FOLA posted the old staff card and a quiet admission: music was the instrument God used to rewrite the story. The timing is deliberate. With his new single “attention!” now out, the post lands as more than nostalgia. It is a full-circle marker,…
The Clash of the Omo Baba Olowo and the Paperboi: Family Money vs Mud Hustle – All We Know
Ah, Nigeria. Where a simple shoutout can turn into World War Twitter faster than pure water finishes on a hot afternoon. One minute you’re motivating the streets, the next minute the biggest Afrobeats star in the building is calling you an imbecile and you’re out here calling him Slowido. Welcome to the Davido vs Erigga…
Portable City Boy is coming
Zeh Nation Records has unveiled the tracklist for Portable’s upcoming EP, City Boy. The six-track project features “Tobalohunkoyun,” “Billionaire Olodo,” “Lowo,” “O Shock Mi,” “Faji Hook Freebeat,” and “Jalolo.” Written and composed by Dr. Zeh, City Boy is set to bring another dose of Portable’s energetic and unpredictable sound. Are you ready for the EP?
Shakira and Burna Boy are making global chart history
“Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” has now spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, becoming only the seventh song to achieve the milestone since September 2020. The record places the anthem alongside massive global hits from HUNTR/X, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Miley…
STARRGIRL TAKES OVER TOTTENHAM
Ayra Starr just made Afrobeats history. The “Rush” hitmaker is set to headline the NFL London Game Halftime Show on October 11, becoming the first African artist ever to headline an NFL halftime stage She’ll light up Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars clash, kicking off at 2:30pm BST. 🕝⚡ The…
The 18th Headies Nominees Are Here – FOLA Leads the Pack as Afrobeats Heads to Toronto
The wait is over. The official nominees for the 18th Headies Awards have dropped, and the race is already heating up. Rising star FOLA tops the list with an impressive 10 nominations, while heavyweights Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Asake and Ayra Starr also feature strongly across the major categories. This year’s awards celebrate…
BLAQBONEZ DOUBLES UP: “BIG PERFORMER” & “FYP” (WITH MONOCHROME) DROP THIS FRIDAY
Blaqbonez is not slowing down, The Lagos rap heavyweight drops TWO fresh joints this Friday, and the internet’s already buzzing. Between his string album cycles and now back-to-back singles, Blaqbonez continues proving why he’s one of Naija rap’s most consistent voices. Two records, one Friday, mark your calendars and get your playlists ready.
Adekunle Gold Announces Debut Live Album: Fuji Orchestra (Live from London)
Nigerian Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has revealed his first live album, Fuji Orchestra (Live from London), set for release on 28 August. The project captures a special November 2025 performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall, where Gold shared the stage with the Guildhall Session Orchestra. It builds on his 2025 studio album Fuji, which leaned…
Angélique Kidjo Makes History
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first Black African artist and first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner was honoured on 18 August 2026 at a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard. Known for blending West African rhythms with jazz, funk and R&B across four…
Young Jonn & Rema’s “LaLaLa” Just Hit the Official eFootball 2027 Soundtrack! 🇳🇬🔥
W’s only! Young Jonn and Rema’s infectious banger “LaLaLa” is officially part of the eFootball 2027 soundtrack. One of just two Nigerian joints making the cut (alongside Adekunle Gold), the track is about to blast through millions of virtual stadiums worldwide. That catchy “ga-la-la, la-la-la” hook? Perfect for skill moves, last-minute winners, and pure FIFA…
