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  • #16thHeadies: Asake Wins Next Rated Award | Full List Of Winners

    #16thHeadies: Asake Wins Next Rated Award | Full List Of Winners

    The 16th Headies Awards was held in Atlanta, United States, on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The Headies is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast…

  • New Video: Yemi Alade — Fear Love

    New Video: Yemi Alade — Fear Love

    Afropop singer-songwriter and recording artist Yemi Alade has dropped the official video for her latest single, “Fear Love.” The official video was directed by Ovie Etseyatse, and the song was produced by Hulla. Watch:

  • New Music + Video: Kolaboy feat. Timaya – Kolapiano 2 (Remix)

    New Music + Video: Kolaboy feat. Timaya – Kolapiano 2 (Remix)

    Kolaboy has linked up with Nigerian music icon Timaya for the remix of his viral song “Kolapiano Vol. 2 (Isakaba).” The remix maintains the alluring and nostalgic rendition of the ‘Oja’ flute by renowned flautist Ojadiligbo and the underlying rhythmic instrumentation of Caution LXE while introducing a new verse from Kolaboy. The official video was directed by Director Pink. Stream here. Watch the…

  • Press Play: Candy Bleakz — Free For All feat. Bad Boy Timz + Not Holy ft. Blaqbonez

    Press Play: Candy Bleakz — Free For All feat. Bad Boy Timz + Not Holy ft. Blaqbonez

    Chocolate City star Akiode Blessing known as Candy Bleakz has released two new singles  “Free For All” featuring Bad Boy Timz and “Not Holy” featuring Label mate Blaqbonez. Production credits to 01FRNCH, Westen Weiss, Caluso, Van Ripe and Rexxie. Listen, share and enjoy.

  • New Music: Efya – Jara Jara

    New Music: Efya – Jara Jara

    Produced by Egar Boi, Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress Efya shares a new single, “Jara Jara.” this serves as a follow-up to her latest hit single “Super Super,”.

  • Apple Music’s Latest Africa Rising recipient is Afro-pop Artist Khaid

    Apple Music’s Latest Africa Rising recipient is Afro-pop Artist Khaid

    Apple Music today announced the latest featured artist in its Africa Rising artist development program, 18-year-old Lagos-born, Afro-pop singer-songwriter and rapper, Khaid (real name Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon). “I want to express my gratitude for choosing me as the African Rising Artist for September,” Khaid says. “I’m genuinely thrilled about this opportunity, as it holds significant meaning for…

  • Tekno Drops New Album ‘The More The Better’

    Tekno Drops New Album ‘The More The Better’

    Nigerian singer-songwriter has released his highly anticipated album, ‘The More The Better‘. The album is a collection of 13 tracks that showcase Tekno ‘s unique blend of Afrobeat, pop, and hip-hop and it features Emo-Afrobeats singer “Ckay“.

  • EP: Khaid  – ‘Emotions’

    EP: Khaid – ‘Emotions’

    Nigerian Afro-Trap artist Khaid shares a new EP dubbed “Emotions“. Key Tracks from Emotions by NJO:

  • New Music: Pheelz x Young Jonn – ‘JELO’

    New Music: Pheelz x Young Jonn – ‘JELO’

    Producer Pheelz and producer/singer Young Jonn have reunited to create a new single, ‘JELO’. The two have worked together on several projects in the past, including the hit single ‘Stand by You’, and their latest collaboration is sure to be a hit. Listen to JELO here.

  • Grammy Awards organizers reveal 10 artists leading the new wave of Afrobeats

    Grammy Awards organizers reveal 10 artists leading the new wave of Afrobeats

    The Grammy Awards are the most prestigious music awards in the world, and this year, they have revealed the 10 artists leading the new wave of Afrobeats. Afrobeats is a genre of music that originated in West Africa and has become increasingly popular in the United States and Europe. It is a fusion of traditional…

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