Creative Business Academy for Africa Unveils Emmi Edwin for 2026 Talent Development Programme The Creative Business Academy for Africa (CBA) has officially unveiled Nigerian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Emmi Edwin as part of its 2026 Talent Development Programme, marking a new chapter in the…
ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week: Arrzy Is Turning His Journey Into Music For this week’s ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week, we spotlight Arrzy, a Nigerian singer-songwriter whose music brings together contemporary R&B, Afrobeats, country influences and soulful balladry. With a sound built around smooth…
Arrzy Releases Debut EP “Life After 7,” A Personal Story Told Through Music Nigerian singer-songwriter Arrzy has officially released Life After 7, his debut EP, introducing a collection of music shaped by personal experiences, emotional expression and the different moments that have influenced his…
ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week: Jam TheBrain Is Turning His Experiences Into Music For this week’s ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week, we spotlight Jam TheBrain, a Gabonese-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer whose music is shaped by his experiences, cultural background and personal approach to storytelling.…
Jam TheBrain — “RESILIENCE” Album Review: A Strong Debut Built on Growth and Perseverance For his debut studio album, Jam TheBrain chooses a title that says a lot about the story behind the project. RESILIENCE is a 12-track album built around struggle, growth, ambition,…
Jam TheBrain Releases Debut Studio Album “RESILIENCE” Gabonese-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Jam TheBrain has released his debut studio album, RESILIENCE, a 12-track project that reflects on struggle, growth, ambition, self-belief and the determination to keep moving forward. Born Jean Aime Moukouti, Jam TheBrain has…
ZagaEmpire Artist of the Week: ROHEES Is Making Music From the Things That Shape Him Music can tell you a lot about the person behind it. For ROHEES, those stories often come from the things he sees, experiences and feels around him. The Nigerian…
Review: The Story ROHEES Tells With “DEMONS” Goes Beyond the Music With “DEMONS,” ROHEES delivers more than an Afrobeats record. He tells a story about the pressure, uncertainty and personal struggles that come with trying to find your way through life. What makes the…
ROHEES Releases New Single “DEMONS,” A Raw Reflection on Life’s Invisible Battles Nigerian artist ROHEES has released his latest single, “DEMONS,” a raw and personal record that explores the struggles, pressure and uncertainty that often come with everyday life. On “DEMONS,” ROHEES reflects on…
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…
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…
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…
