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  • Tems, Toyin Ajayi & Abbey Wemimo make TIME 100 Next list

    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

    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…

  • Video: Olamide Perform “Jinja” & “Problem” Live for Vevo Ctrl

    Video: Olamide Perform “Jinja” & “Problem” Live for Vevo Ctrl

    Nigerian singer-songwriter Olamide was the latest guest on Vevo ctrl – Vevo’s performance series that focuses on the artistry of hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton and Afrobeat artists. He performed two songs “Jinja” & “Problem” off his 10th studio album “Unruly“.

  • Music: Ayra Starr – ‘Rhythm & Blues’ (Prod. By Sparrq)

    Music: Ayra Starr – ‘Rhythm & Blues’ (Prod. By Sparrq)

    Mavin Beninese-born Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr has dropped a new single titled “Rhythm & Blues.” produced by Sparrq.

  • Rema wins best Afrobeat at 2023 MTV VMAs | Full list of winners

    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…

  • Video: Leigh-Anne feat. Ayra Starr — My Love

    Video: Leigh-Anne feat. Ayra Starr — My Love

    Directed by renowned Nigerian director Meji Alabi, English singer-songwriter Leigh-Anne has dropped the visuals for “My Love”, her hit single featuring Mavin singer Ayra Starr.

  • Video: Timaya — Tomato

    Video: Timaya — Tomato

    Directed by Clarence Peters. Nigerian singer and songwriter Timaya drops visuals for his OrBeat-produced hit single, “Tomato.” Watch:

  • Music: Poco Lee x Kizz Daniel – ‘Unleash’

    Music: Poco Lee x Kizz Daniel – ‘Unleash’

    Nigerian entertainer Poco Lee has just shared a new single “Unleash” featuring AfroPop singer-songwriter Kizz Daniel. Listen, share and enjoy. Unleash ft. Kizz Daniel – Poco Lee Lyrics … Poco Lee!!! VADO the greatest still!! No bad songs! Saiesssss!!!… Gbemide’be Gbemitrabaye! Let me kasamingo (gbemi!!) Gbemikasanova ah! Won jealous me, Awon carpenter! (awon carpenter !!)…

  • “I Will Like To Make Music With Kanye West” – Asake

    “I Will Like To Make Music With Kanye West” – Asake

    Nigerian singer and songwriter Asake was the latest guest on Billboard News with Tetris Kelly where he talked about his Billboard Chart Success, Afrobeats, His music growth as well as Crazy Live Shows with his torn Pants. The YBNL singer when asked about his dream collab mentioned he would like to make music with American rapper Kanye West. We…

  • Watch: Reekado Banks shows off His Culinary Skills in Chef Tolani’s Kitchen

    Watch: Reekado Banks shows off His Culinary Skills in Chef Tolani’s Kitchen

    Chef Tolani of Diary of a Kitchen Lover has shared a new cooking video on her YouTube channel. In this video, the culinary content creator is paired with singer-songwriter Reekado Banks for an enjoying session of music and cooking jollof rice. Watch:

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