Why Afrobeats will never die – 2Face
Innocent Idibia has expressed strong confidence in the future of Afrobeats. The music legend said the genre is far from fading and will continue to grow globally. Speaking during an interview, he highlighted the role of young artists in keeping Afrobeats alive. According to him, the new generation brings fresh energy, creativity, and unique sound. […]
Asake extends his record as artiste with most entries in Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart
Nigerian music star Asake has further cemented his place in Afrobeats history by extending his record as the artiste with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. The singer has now reached an impressive total of 60 chart entries, setting a new benchmark for African artistes on the global platform. […]
Burna Boy sets record for biggest streaming year by African artist on Spotify
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has set a new milestone by recording the highest number of streams ever achieved by an African artist on Spotify in a single year. The achievement highlights his growing global influence and the expanding reach of African music on international platforms. Industry analysts say Burna Boy’s success is driven by […]
Burna Boy, Olamide, others make Obama’s favourite music of 2025
Former United States President Barack Obama has released his yearly list of favourite books, movies, and music for 2025, and Nigerian artistes have made a strong impression. As he does every year, Obama shared the list to celebrate songs that stood out to him over the past year. Among the songs selected were Tatata by […]
I’ll love to feature Rihanna – Davido
Nigerian music star Davido has revealed that he would love to feature global pop icon Rihanna on a song. The Afrobeats singer made this known during a recent interview where he spoke about his dream collaborations and future plans in music. According to him, working with Rihanna would be a major highlight in his career. […]
Nicki Minaj calls for more support, patience with Nigerian artistes
International rap star Nicki Minaj has urged music lovers across the world to show Nigerian artistes more support and patience as they continue to rise on the global stage. She said many Nigerian musicians are creating powerful music despite facing challenges that most fans do not see. According to her, the industry is growing fast, […]
JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo Puts Afrobeats on Canada’s Mainstream Media
JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo is a Nigerian DJ, broadcaster, producer, and actor with almost 20 years of experience. He has worked with Cool FM and News Central TV and appeared in both Nollywood and Hollywood North productions. Born in Lagos into a family of singers, JJ grew up surrounded by music. “My father’s records and my […]
South African singer, Tyla becomes first African to host Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
South African music sensation Tyla is making history by becoming the first African to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. This is a huge achievement for the Grammy-winning star, and it’s another proud moment for Africa on the global stage. The announcement was made on Thursday when the organizers of the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice […]