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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…
🚨 GIANT MOVE ALERT: Burna Boy just landed on NBA 2K27! 🎮🏀
African Giant strikes again “TaTaTa,” Burna Boy’s hypnotic collab with Travis Scott, is officially part of the NBA 2K27 soundtrack putting Afrobeats front and center for millions of gamers worldwide 🕹️⛹🏾♂️ The track, off his 8th studio album No Sign of Weakness, already had the streets on lock Top 5 on Nigeria’s TurnTable chart 🇳🇬,…
Tyla Does It Again: First African Artist With Two Billboard World Albums No. 1s
South Africa’s global superstar Tyla just made history once more and the rest of the world is still catching up. The amapiano-pop sensation has officially become the first-ever African artist to score two No. 1 albums on the Billboard World Albums chart. Her self-titled debut TYLA (2024) ruled the chart, and now her sophomore project…
Burna Boy Makes History on Spotify
Burna Boy has become the first African artist to surpass 60 million monthly listeners on Spotify, hitting 60,012,272 and ranking #37 worldwide. The milestone, powered largely by his World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” with Shakira, cements his status as a global force in Afrobeats. No other African act has reached this level before. A massive…
Kunmie Announces Debut Album “22”
Rising Afrobeats star Kunmie is set to release his debut album 22 on 14 August 2026. The 13-track project features heavy hitters including Phyno, Zlatan, Joeboy, Wizard Chan, Lojay and G4ZI. Best known for his 2025 viral smash “Arike,” the Lagos artist continues his rapid rise with this highly anticipated full-length. Expect soulful vibes and…
