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Africa Hall of Fame is the official record and award platform for African greatness — the institution that recognizes, ranks, awards, and immortalizes those shaping business, culture, and entertainment across the continent and beyond.
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18th Headies Unveil 2026 Nominations as Wizkid, Tems, Ayra Starr and Davido Lead the Race
The Headies have officially unveiled the nominations for the 18th edition of the Headies Awards,…
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Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams, Earns Billions Club Plaque
Jennifer Lopez has reached a major streaming milestone as her iconic 2011 hit “On the…
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Black Coffee Wins $438,000 Court Battle Against Maserati Over Undelivered Luxury Car
South African Grammy-winning DJ and producer Black Coffee has won a legal battle against luxury…
Global girl group KATSEYE have made Billboard history with their latest project WILD, scoring the biggest U.S. album debut by a girl group in nearly…
Hip-hop legend and renowned producer Dr. Dre has revealed that he is actively using artificial intelligence in the studio, becoming one of the most prominent…
The Weeknd has wrapped up a record-breaking five-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, with his wider UK tour raising more than $350,000 for charity. The…
Veteran actor Michael Wright, best known for his unforgettable role as Eddie King Jr. in The Five Heartbeats and his appearance in Sugar Hill, has…
All Points East 2026 opened in spectacular fashion on Friday, August 21, as Jorja Smith and Tems co-headlined the festival’s opening day at Victoria Park,…
Nigerian music legend 2Baba has announced that a new studio album titled Oldest Young Man is on the way, marking another chapter in the celebrated…
Jamie Foxx is returning to his comedy roots with a brand-new stand-up special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, set to premiere on Hulu on…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Victony has officially released his highly anticipated sophomore album, Starlife, marking a new chapter in his fast-rising career. Released on August…
Tyler, The Creator has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, bringing together major names from hip-hop, R&B, alternative and…
Universal Pictures has cast Myles Bullock Be to portray hip-hop icon Dr. Dre in its upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop. Bullock joins Jonathan Daviss, who…
Adekunle Gold is taking his Fuji era to a new level with the announcement of his debut live album, Fuji Orchestra (Live From London), scheduled…
Universal Music Group (UMG) has partnered with Hook, an AI-powered social music platform, to give fans new ways to legally remix and create mashups using…
Anderson .Paak and Cordae are officially joining forces for a full-length collaborative album titled Heavy Is the Crown, bringing years of musical chemistry into one…
Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood…
Colombian superstar Shakira has pledged an initial $1.25 million toward rebuilding schools and restoring educational infrastructure in her home country following a devastating earthquake that…
The MTV Video Music Awards have discontinued the Best Afrobeats category for the 2026 edition of the ceremony, removing a category that had become an…
Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed counterclaims against music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, escalating their long-running legal battle and continuing to deny Jones’ allegations of…
Ayra Starr has opened the era of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with another major global streaming achievement. The Nigerian Afropop star’s 16-track album has…
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