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Ayra Starr and Tyla Bag Four Nominations Each at the MTV EMA 2024

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr and South African rising star Tyla have both earned four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). This year’s nominations reflect the growing international influence of African music, with both artists recognized in major categories alongside some of the biggest global names. The nominations were announced on Wednesday, […]

Speed Darlington Questions Burna Boy’s Rise After His Connection with Diddy

In a recent social media post, Nigerian singer and internet personality Speed Darlington raised suspicions about Burna Boy’s meteoric rise after his interaction with American music mogul, P. Diddy. He speculated that Burna Boy’s Grammy win came shortly after his publicized meeting with the famous rapper and businessman, stirring conversations among fans. Speed Darlington pointed […]

MTV VMAs 2024: Taylor Swift Leads the Night as Burna Boy and Ayra Starr Miss Out

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place in New York on Wednesday night, bringing together the biggest names in music. The event was hosted by rapper Megan Thee Stallion and featured an opening performance by Eminem, with assistance from Jelly Roll. As expected, the night belonged to Taylor Swift, who dominated the awards […]

“BBNaija’s Chinwe: ‘Rema is Bigger Than Wizkid’”

BBNaija Season 9 contestant, Chinwe, has stirred up controversy by saying that afrobeats legend, Wizkid, is no longer relevant. According to her, the rising star Rema has now overtaken Wizkid in terms of fame and success in the music industry. Chinwe shared her thoughts with fellow housemates during a conversation on Saturday. She also took […]

Asake Breaks Burna Boy’s Record on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart

Nigerian music sensation Asake has made headlines by surpassing Burna Boy’s record on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. With his new album, Lungu Boy, Asake has achieved a remarkable milestone, debuting nine songs on the chart this week. This impressive feat brings his total number of entries to 50, surpassing Burna Boy’s previous record. Among […]

Burna Boy is Nigeria’s Richest Musician, Says Paulo Okoye (Video)

Nigerian music executive Paulo Okoye recently revealed that Burna Boy is now the wealthiest musician in Nigeria. During an Instagram live session with popular podcaster Daddy Freeze, Okoye disclosed that Burna Boy made an astonishing $80 million in 2023 alone. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Burna Boy, who has become a global sensation […]

Burna Boy Launches Football Academy in Lagos

Afrobeat star Burna Boy has taken a bold step into the world of sports by launching his very own football academy in Lagos, Nigeria. The Burna Boy Football Academy is designed to nurture and develop young football talent across the city. The academy operates three days a week, offering two-hour training sessions that provide boys […]

Burna Boy Calls Out Wike for Unfulfilled Promises

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, recently took to social media to express his disappointment with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. In a candid post on his X handle, Burna Boy claimed that Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, did not keep his promise to reward him after his Grammy win. […]