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Olamide & Asake Receive First-Time Grammy Nominations
Nigerian artists Olamide and Asake have received their first-ever Grammy nominations for their collaboration “Amapiano” in the category of Best African Music Performance. This is the first time that either of them has been nominated for a Grammy Award. The crowd's response, when Asake's 'AMAPIANO' came on at somerset ‘23 was blowing 🤯🔥 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/5mN9fHG4GT — T.U.E (@TheUpperEnt) July…
Full list of winners at the MTV EMA 2023 revealed
Following the announcement of the cancellation of the MTV EMA 2023 awards, which was scheduled to take place in France in November, the organisers have confirmed the full list of winners in an official announcement via their website. FULL LIST OF 2023 MTV EMA BEST LOCAL ACT AWARDSBest African Act: Diamond PlatnumzBest Asia Act: BE:…
BET 2023 Soul Train awards | Full List Of Nominees
The legendary BET Soul Train Award, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 26 at 8 p.m in Los Angeles. Here is the full list of Nominees: Best New Artist Certified Soul Award Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Best Group Album of the Year Song of the Year…
Afronation Festival Lagos edition cancelled
AfroNation is a renowned global festival celebrating the vibrant and dynamic Afrobeat music genre. The festival has been held in various countries such as Portugal, Ghana, Miami, and Detriot however this would have been its first showcase in Lagos, Nigeria. The Festival’s Nigerian edition was a sort of homecoming for the festival to the birthplace of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
