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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…
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…
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.…
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.…
Apple Music announces Cassper Nyovest as the featured artist for this month’s Rap Life Africa as he releases 7th studio album ‘Solomon’
The episode features new music from Cassper Nyovest, 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 South African superstar, chart-topping rapper…
Basketmouth Hosts Exclusive Listening Party for Upcoming “Uburu” Album – See Photos
Nigerian comedian, record producer, and rapper Basketmouth hosted an intimate album listening session for his upcoming album, “Uburu,” on September 13, 2023. The listening session was attended by his close friends, the media, and featured artists. “Uburu”, Basketmouth’s third album in three years, will feature Peruzzi, Reminisce, Torrian Ball, Timi Dakolo, Falz, Boj, Duktor Sett, Duncan Mighty, Shatta Wale, Bayanni, Laycon, and Lojay. The album is divided into two parts,…
Flytime Fest Returns for Its 19th Edition with Five Days of Pure Entertainment | December 21st-25th
Flytime Fest, presented by Flytime Promotions, is back for its 19th edition! From December 21-25, 2023, the iconic Eko Convention Center in Lagos will be lit up with a lineup of events that promises non-stop entertainment. Flytime Promotions, known for its stellar productions featuring both established and up-and-coming artists, is set to take you on a…
Tems, Toyin Ajayi & Abbey Wemimo make TIME 100 Next list
Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Tems has earned a spot on TIME Magazine’s 2023 TIME 100 Next list, joining a select group of people “who have achieved peak influence in their fields.” This curated list by TIME Magazine spotlights 100 emerging leaders making waves in various fields such as business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, and activism around the…
Adekunle Gold dazzles in Manchester United x Adidas LFSTLR Collection
Afrobeats’ inspired appearances in major football events continued with the recent unveiling of Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold as a model for Manchester United’s largest fashion line with Adidas, the LFSTLR collection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manchester United (@manchesterunited) The singer, whose love for the English football giants is well documented, looked every…
Rema wins best Afrobeat at 2023 MTV VMAs | Full list of winners
Mavin Records prodigy Rema won the prize for Best Afrobeats, a new category, for his remixed single “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez at Tuesday’s MTV Video Music Awards. He beat competition from other Afrobeats heavyweights such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Fire Boy, Ayra Starr and Labianca to emerge winners in the category. The “Calm…
