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Apple Music Launches Its Next Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Neptune
lApple Music has expanded their flagship African Music playlist and radio brand, Africa Now, to include a new monthly DJ Mix created exclusively for the platform. The next artist to create an Africa Now DJ Mix is versatile Nigerian DJ and producer DJ Neptune (real name Imohiosen Patrick) who has been at the forefront of numerous hip-hop, Afrobeats, R&B, house and…
Universal Music Group to Acquire a Major Stake in Mavin Records
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, has announced its plan for a majority investment in Nigeria’s music company, Mavin Global (Mavin). Pending regulatory approval, the investment aims to accelerate the expansion of Mavin. UMG hopes to close the deal by the end of Q3 2024. Mavin Global is an African leading entertainment company and was…
Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Libianca & Tyla Nominated for BRIT Awards!
The BRIT Awards 2024 nominations are out, and your fave African stars have been nominated for the biggest music awards show in the UK. Burna Boy and Asake are both nominated for the International Artist of the Year award, going up against music stars like Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, SZA and Lana Del Rey. the nominees for BRITs 2024 International Artist of…
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and More Nominated for 26th MOBO Awards
The MOBO Awards have announced the nominees for their upcoming 26th edition. Black music in the UK and beyond. Nigeria is ably represented in the “Best African Act” category by Rema, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Adekunle Gold, and Asake, and in the “Best Gospel Act Supported by Premier Gospel” category by Limoblaze. MOBO Founder Kanya King, CBE, said: “We are proud to champion this year’s incredible…
Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio With Nandi Madida this Friday with Rema
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Rema, a Look Back at the Top Songs of 2023, and the Year’s Biggest Breakout Artists! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, December 15th at 9a London / 10a Lagos/Paris / 11a Johannesburg / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on Cool…
Davido’s “Timeless” Album Makes Billboard’s Top 50 Best Albums of 2023
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido’s album “Timeless” has made Billboard’s “Top 50 Best Albums of 2023: Staff List.” “Timeless,” the singer’s comeback album after a spell away, ranked number thirty-nine in the esteemed chart. The list also included Drake’s “For All the Dogs,” Metro Boomin’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Start Here,” Doja Cat’s “Scarlet,” and lots more. Released…
Wizkid Covers Man About Town’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Issue
Superstar Ayo Balogun graces the cover of the UK-based bi-annual men’s magazine Man About Town’s Autumn/Winter 2023 issue. Wizkid is the star of Man About Town’s Autumn/Winter 2023 cover. Dressed in a sleek red suit, the Nigerian superstar shines bright, radiating confidence and charisma. His infectious smile and effortless style make him the perfect choice…
Rema, Burna Boy win Inaugural Afrobeats Awards at the 2023 BMAs
The winners of the 2023 Billboard Music Awards were announced on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Nigerian music stars Rema and Burna Boy made history as they won awards in the inaugural Afrobeats categories. Rema and American pop star Selena Gomez won the best Afrobeats song of the year for their collaboration, “Calm Down.” Rema, in his acceptance speech, said, “This honour…
Rema, Asake, J Hus announced as headliners for Afronation Portugal 2024
Rema, Asake, JHus and other top-notch acts have been announced as the 2024 Afronation Portugal Headliners. Afronation Portugal announced their headliners for the 2024 concert scheduled from June 26-28 2024. This announcement comes after the cancellation of the inaugural Afronation Lagos which was set to hold in December 2023. Via Social Media, Afronation Portugal announced…
Taylor Swift is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2023
After a remarkable, record-breaking 2023, Taylor Swift is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year. Across the charts, streams, and concert stadiums filled with screaming, bracelet-wearing super fans, Swift undeniably reached a new realm of superstardom this year. All told, in the first 10 months of 2023, she saw 65 songs reach Apple Music’s Global Daily…
