Tiwa Savage and female artists collaborations have become a fresh talking point after the Afrobeats star explained why working with other women does not always produce the commercial results people expect. Savage argued that putting two female artists on the same song is not enough. According to her, some collaborations struggle because the artists do…
Victony is set to release his 15-track sophomore album, Starlife, on August 21, marking another important stage in a career that has already been shaped by survival, growth and reinvention. The album is scheduled to arrive tonight, with Apple Music and Spotify listing the project for August 21, 2026. But Starlife feels different from a…
What started as a dispute between Shallipopi and his former music executive is quickly becoming a much bigger conversation about how Nigerian artists are paid, who controls their music and what happens when a record deal falls apart. Shallipopi has accused Dapper Music boss Damilola Akinwunmi of withholding royalty income from 46 songs, including earnings…
The Grammys may already be having second thoughts about one of its newest awards. Just weeks after BTS announced that they would not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is reviewing its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category following criticism from artists and music industry executives across…
T.I Blaze has raised fresh questions about his time at Dapper Music after leaving the label in June and launching his own imprint, Rhythm Vault Records. He has questioned how Virgin Music reportedly took a 30% cut and is demanding clarity over what he describes as a significant unexplained amount of money. His departure from…
Afrobeats is getting another major international platform, with Young Jonn and Rema’s “Lalala” and Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” officially included in the eFootball 2027 soundtrack. Konami’s official music-licensing page lists both tracks among the songs licensed for the game. It might look like a small entertainment story, but the bigger opportunity is in where these…
Victony is preparing to enter another chapter of his career with the announcement of his sophomore album, Starlife. The project is expected to arrive on August 21, building on the momentum of Stubborn, his 2024 debut album. But for Victony, Starlife is not just another album release. It is a test of whether he can…
NBA YoungBoy is talking like an artist who is already preparing for the final chapter of his career. In a newly released conversation with comedian Funny Marco, the rapper said he does not intend to move back to the United States, describing his current life in South Korea as a permanent change. When asked how…
For anyone who grew up watching Disney Channel in the late 2000s, this feels less like a movie premiere and more like somebody opened a time capsule. Demi Lovato is back as Mitchie Torres for Camp Rock 3, reuniting with Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas at the Los Angeles premiere on Monday. The Jonas Brothers…
Burna Boy is once again showing why African music’s global growth is increasingly becoming a live-business story, not just a streaming story. Newly reported concert data places the Nigerian singer at the top of Africa’s global touring market, with more than $40 million in revenue from major international performances. The figures put him comfortably ahead…
