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Rema, Yemi Alade, Tayc, Davido… Here Are All The Winners Of The First-Ever Trace Awards
Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker, Trace held its inaugural Trace Awards 2023 on October 21, 2023, at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, to celebrate the creativity, talent, and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artists. More than 150 artists were nominated in the awards ceremony, which showcased the excellence and diversity of Afro-centric music…
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Victony signs a global record deal
Victony has signed a global record deal offered by an international record label established through a joint partnership between Avex USA Publishing and Coup D’Etat Music. According to Music Business Worldwide, Award-winning singer and performer Victony who is under the management of a talented team that includes Jemedafe Caleb of KVLT WRLD, Tobi Mohammed, David Edogame, Abiodun “Bizzle” Osikoya, and Asa Asika from…
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Amaarae submits ‘Fountain Baby’ album for Grammy consideration
Ghanaian singer-songwriter Amaarae has submitted her debut album, ‘Fountain Baby’, for consideration for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The album, released in June 2023, has been praised for its unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop, and has been hailed as a groundbreaking work of art. Amaarae writes, “l am very excited to share that my sophomore…
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Apple Music announces ODUMODUBLVCK as the featured artist for this month’s Rap Life Africa
The episode features new music from ODUMODUBLVCK, all the breaking hip-hop news, and the hottest tracks of the week from around Africa! Tune in to Rap Life Radio With Ebro now on Apple Music 1 Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden will feature Nigerian rapper and songwriter, ODUMODUBLVCK on…
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D’Banj and Maria Borges to host Trace Awards in Rwanda
D’Banj and Angolan supermodel Maria Borges will be the hosts of the inaugural Trace Awards, which will be held on October 21, 2023, at BK Arena Kigali Rwanda. The Nigerian superstar; D’banj and Angolan supermodel; Maria Borges will bring elegance to the celebration of African Music. The Trace Music Awards will be celebrating Afro music and talents in Africa. Trace,…
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Tems Tells Apple Music About New Single “ME & U,” Finding Balance, Wakanda Forever and Teases A New Album
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to discuss embracing a spiritual state while recording her new song “ME & U,” how she stays balanced in the face of her success, what it was like to work on the Wakanda Forever soundtrack and tease new music. Key quotes below, please feel free…
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Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Asake & Ayra Starr Nominated for 2023 MTV EMAs | See Full List
MTV has announced the full list of nominees and introduced a new category for the 2023 MTV EMAs. African music stars Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, and Aya Nakamura have been nominated for the “Best Afrobeat” category, while Asake, Burna Boy, Libianca, Diamond Platnumz, and Tyler ICU bagged nominations in the “Best African Act” category. Rema also received a nomination in the “Best Song” category for the…
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Usher will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show
Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced one of the most influential artists of a generation, USHER will perform during the APPLE MUSICSUPER BOWL LVIII HALFTIME SHOW at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. on Sunday, February 11, 2024, airing on CBS. “It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to…
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Watch DJ Cuppy’s UN Address: Starting Small, Achieving Big
At the United Nations International Day of Peace Youth Observance, DJ Cuppy addressed the audience, where she issued a challenge. DJ Cuppy urged the audience to take action, no matter how small, to effect meaningful change in their communities. In her own words, The best way to make an impact, to make a difference, is to start.…
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Davido, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Ayra Starr were Honoured at the 10th AFRIMMA Awards
Nigeria made a strong presence felt at the 10th-anniversary awards edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFRIMMA (@afrimma) During the event, which took place on Sunday, September 18, 2023, at the Meyerson Symphony Centre in Dallas, Texas, several Nigerian artists bagged noteworthy award wins.…