Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has released ‘M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live)’, giving fans a front-row experience of his exclusive June 21 performance at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The live album dropped exclusively on Spotify late Wednesday, capturing the energy of the invite-only concert that celebrated his chart-topping studio album, M$NEY. The London…
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy is set to make history by headlining the opening night of Reggae Land 2026, becoming the first African artist to top the bill at the UK’s biggest reggae and dancehall festival. The expanded three-day event will run from July 31 to August 2 at the 65,000-capacity Milton Keynes National Bowl….
American rapper Cardi B has addressed the intense scrutiny surrounding her personal life after fresh dating rumours linked her to Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, insisting that she is judged by a different standard than many other celebrities. The speculation began after Cardi B and Okoye were seen together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute…
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has sparked conversations online after leading a celebrity morning fitness walk through Ikoyi, Lagos, alongside a group of friends and influencers. Videos from the outing show Savage and her crew dressed in coordinated pink activewear, stylish tracksuits and trainers as they walked through the upscale neighborhood, chatting and encouraging one…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that maintaining his lifestyle as one of Africa’s biggest music stars costs him between $200,000 and $300,000 every month, and that figure does not include expenses for his wife, children, luxury cars, jewelry or household. He made the disclosure during a recent livestream with content creator Davrel. According to the…
Music executive and singer Akon has reflected on one of the biggest “what if” moments of his career, revealing that he passed on the opportunity to sign Drake before instead working with Wizkid through a partnership with Banky W. The comments came during a recent interview, where Akon revisited the early days of both global…
Jay-Z’s final Yankee Stadium anniversary concert became one of the biggest talking points in hip-hop after Pharrell Williams delivered a fiery speech that sent fans into a frenzy, while Rihanna and Beyoncé shared the stage for the first time in around a decade during the star-studded finale. Joining Pusha T on stage, Pharrell referenced Jay-Z’s…
Davido has kicked off the rollout for his next single, “Gimme Dat Thing,” sharing a humorous teaser featuring comedian Shank Comics and fast-rising Abuja artist NO11 ahead of the release of his upcoming album, ORIADÉ. The 64-second skit, posted across Davido’s social media platforms, sees Shank Comics hilariously demanding to hear the unreleased song before…
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….
Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene continues to make headlines as Rema reportedly secured a landmark new deal with Mavin Records, while Asake maintained his dominance on the streaming charts with another week at No. 1. Reports indicate that Rema has signed a contract extension with Mavin Records said to be worth $25 million, reinforcing his long-term commitment…
