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Asake Unveils “Lungu Boy World Tour” and Teases Upcoming Album
Get ready for the “Lungu Boy World Tour” by Asake! The YBNL/Empire singer-songwriter is set to embark on a global tour, with a new album on the horizon. Don’t miss out on the electrifying performances and captivating music that await you. Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Asake has thrilled fans with the announcement of his “Lungu Boy…
Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring Nigerian DJ Kaywise
Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring multi-award-winning, Nigerian DJ and producer, DJ Kaywise (real name Ayorinde Kehinde Okiki), who is globally recognised as a household name courtesy of his viral mixtapes and hit songs. “What I’ve done is bring forth an electrifying mixtape that seamlessly blends Amapiano, Afrobeat, Afrotech, and more to satisfy your auditory…
Seun Kuti and Lenny Kravitz Collaborate on Upcoming Album
Afrobeat legend Seun Kuti is crafting a new album with the help of rock icon Lenny Kravitz as executive producer. Get the inside scoop on their collaboration and the highly anticipated release. Seun Kuti, the son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, is set to release a new album with his band Egypt 80 with Lenny Kravitz…
Ayra Starr confesses to having Writers Block ahead of her Sophomore Album release
Ayra Starr teams up with GIVĒON on the soulful ballad “Last Heartbreak Song”, from her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21. The melancholic track tackles a failing relationship in which the Nigerian singer-songwriter is coming to terms with the fact that her whirlwind romance has now turned one-sided. Even though the realisation is heartbreaking,…
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill takes No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s 100 Best list
Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list culminates today with the much-anticipated reveal of the top 10 albums of all time and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hillcrowned No. 1.Upon receiving the news, Lauryn Hill told Apple Music, “This is my award, but it’s a rich, deep narrative, and involves so many people, and so much sacrifice, and…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Celebrate Son Rza’s Second Birthday with Adorable Family Photos
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are celebrating a major milestone for their older child. Son RZA has officially had his second birthday! The couple commemorated the moment with a series of cozy, at-home family photos, which Rocky posted on Instagram today. “HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY 2 MY 1st BORN BABY BOY RZA ❤️,” the rapper wrote in the caption. View this…
Shazam Launches Global Radio Spins Charts, Unveiling the World’s Most Played Tracks on Apple Music and Shazam.com
—Shazam today launched Shazam Radio Spins charts on Apple Music and shazam.com, using its music recognition technology to identify and rank what music is being played on radio across tens of thousands of stations worldwide. —To build these charts, Shazam is identifying nearly one million hours of music every single day, capturing spins from more than 40,000 radio…
Usher, Solange and Travis Scott Albums Launch Apple Music’s Top 100 Best Albums of All Time list
10-day countdown kicks off today with the reveal of albums 100-91, featuring works from Solange; Tyler, The Creator; George Michael; and more Discover, share, and follow along as Apple Music journeys through the albums that shaped, inspired, and fundamentally changed music. Apple Music today announced the release of its 100 Best Albums of all time, a…
The Pluto Man – Shallipopi EU Tour 2024
Step into the cosmic realm of Afro Trap Media as we prepare to embark on an interstellar journey with none other than the Pluto Man himself, Shallipopi! Get ready to experience the celestial sounds and magnetic charisma of Shallipopi as he takes center stage for his highly anticipated European tour in June and July of…
Tems, Davido, Lojay & Aleema Omotoni Land NAACP Image Awards
Nigerian music stars just landed one of entertainment’s most coveted awards. Tems was among the NAACP Image Award winners announced during the virtual ceremony. The “Me & U” hitmaker won Outstanding International Song, marking her fourth NAACP Image Award win and adding to a trophy case that already boasts Grammys, Oscars, and BET. Davido and Lojay‘s win came from…
