YTJ Releases New Afro-Fusion Single “JO” Rising Afro-fusion artist YTJ returns with a new single titled “JO,” following the growing success of his previous release, “Closer.” Released through Recoup Records, “JO” brings a fresh and energetic sound, combining infectious rhythms, vibrant production and a…
ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week: The Many Sides of DRE DRE is not interested in being boxed into one sound. The Nigerian rapper and Afro-Fusion artist brings together rap, melody and African influences, giving himself the freedom to explore different sounds while keeping his…
KIEZ x MUSTI Set to Release New Afro-Fusion and Soul Track on September 23 Nigerian artists KIEZ and MUSTI are set to release a new collaborative track on September 23 under the record label “Our Own Music Worldwide”. The upcoming song, credited as…
ZagaEmpire Top 10 Songs of August 2026 August 2026 delivered another exciting month for music lovers, with some of the biggest names and rising stars dropping records that kept listeners entertained throughout the month. From chart-topping hits and major collaborations to songs gaining momentum…
Review: On “Nine2Five,” DRE Knows Exactly Where He’s Going There’s something refreshing about hearing an artist make music from exactly where they are in life, without pretending they have already arrived. That honesty sits at the heart of DRE’s “Nine2Five.” The record finds DRE…
ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week: EDM VIBEZ Is Making Music for the Life He Wants For EDM VIBEZ, music is becoming an expression of the life he wants to live — ambitious, confident, free and full of moments worth enjoying. The Nigerian Afrobeats artist…
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…
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…
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…
