Kylian Mbappé has brought his African heritage into the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation, saying he would dedicate the award to Africa if he wins it on October 26. The Real Madrid forward, whose father is Cameroonian and mother has Algerian roots, said he has never lost his connection to his origins. His comments come as…
BNXN and producer Sarz have won Song of the Year at AFRIMMA 2026 for their collaboration, “Back Outside,” giving the pair one of the biggest honours from the African music awards’ return after a two-year break. The award was presented at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards and Music Festival in Dallas, Texas, on September 12. AFRIMMA’s…
Nigerian artist and character designer Uzoma Dunkwu has won an Emmy for his work on Marvel’s Eyes of Wakanda, giving Nigerian animation talent another major moment on the international stage. Dunkwu won in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation category for character design on the episode Into The Lion’s Den. The Television Academy lists Eyes…
The 2026 Headies Awards have officially entered the next stage after organisers released the nominations for the 18th edition, with some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars competing alongside a strong group of younger artistes. Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Omah Lay are among the major names in the Headies nominations, but one of the biggest…
Wizkid’s iconic hit “Ojuelegba” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking another milestone for one of the songs widely credited with introducing Afrobeats to a global audience. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the certification on July 10, 2026, more than a decade after the song’s release on Wizkid’s 2014 album Ayo….
Afrobeats continues to make a strong global statement as Nigerian music stars dominate the 2026 BET Awards nominations ahead of the June 28 ceremony in Los Angeles. Leading the African nominees is Grammy-winning singer Tems, who earned three major nominations. The singer received recognition in categories including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award, and…
