2026 Headies Awards: Artists With the Most Nominations The 2026 Headies Awards nominations have put the spotlight on some of the biggest stars and rising talents in Nigerian music ahead of the ceremony in Canada. From established Afrobeats stars to some of the new…
Victony Steps Into the ‘STARLIFE’ With Sophomore Album Nigerian singer Victony is back with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘STARLIFE’, following his 2024 debut album, Stubborn. Released through OUTLAWVILLE under an exclusive global licence to Encore Recordings, the 15-track album shows another side of…
2026 Headies Awards: See the Full List of Nominees The nominees for the highly anticipated 2026 Headies Awards have been announced, with some of the biggest names and rising stars in African music earning nominations across different categories. Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Fola,…
Lagos Island is getting ready for a night of music, culture, entertainment and good vibes as the Lagos Island Block Party – Glow Edition takes over Hotel Lawa this November. Presented by JMB Entertainment, Lagos Island Block Party is more than just a…
Everlgrace – HOZA Nigerian gospel artist Everlgrace shares his story of faith and transformation through his song “HOZA.” Short for “Hosanna,” “HOZA” is more than a praise song. It tells the story of Everlgrace looking back at the life he once lived and how…
Cristiano Ronaldo has given one of his clearest hints yet that his legendary football career could soon be coming to an end. The 41-year-old Portuguese star opened up about his future during a recent interview with Vogue, revealing that the current season with Al…
Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, adding another major achievement to her remarkable career. Kidjo received the honour in the Recording category, recognising her decades of…
A disagreement between Nigerian music stars Davido and Wande Coal turned into a heated social media exchange on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, drawing reactions from fans across the internet. The issue centres on an unreleased version of Wande Coal’s “Come My Way” featuring Davido.…
The nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have officially been announced, with Madonna leading this year’s race with 11 nominations. Taylor Swift follows with nine nominations, while Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter have seven each. Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson…
MTV has left out the Best Afrobeats category from the 2026 Video Music Awards (VMAs), a decision that has raised questions among fans of African music. The category is missing from the newly announced nominations for the 2026 VMAs, despite being part of the…
Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has opened up about his decision to join Bolton Wanderers after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2002, revealing that he knew very little about the English club before signing. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast with former Super Eagles captain…
Spotify has announced a new “AI Persona” label designed to help listeners identify artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities rather than real people. The new feature is part of Spotify’s efforts to improve transparency as artificial intelligence continues to play a bigger role in…
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has dropped her highly anticipated third studio album, “Starrgirl,” via Mavin Records and Republic Records. The 16-track project follows her 2024 album, The Year I Turned 21, and marks another important chapter in Ayra Starr’s career as she…
Spotify has changed the way artist verification works, replacing its old verification system and introducing a new “Verified by Spotify” badge. The change means that simply claiming an artist profile through Spotify for Artists no longer represents the same type of verification many artists…
If you are an artist or you work in the music industry, you have probably heard people talk about Spotify Monthly Listeners. It is one of the most visible numbers on an artist’s Spotify profile and is often used to judge how well an…
AFROCENTRIC Music Festival Opens Opportunity for 1,000 Emerging Artists Emerging African artists looking for a bigger platform have an opportunity to showcase their talent at the AFROCENTRIC Music Festival in Abuja. The festival is part of the AFROCENTRIC Cultural Expo, a major event bringing…
Steve Obi Shares New Single “THANK GOD” Featuring Johnlord Nigerian gospel and inspirational music artiste Steve Obi has released a new single titled “THANK GOD,” featuring Johnlord. Originally from Mbaise, Imo State, and currently based in the USA, Steve Obi has built his music…
EP: MR AB – The King, The Cross & The Crown Gospel artist MR AB presents a powerful new EP titled The King, The Cross & The Crown, a six-track gospel project centred on the glory of God, redemption and the victory found through…
