Blaqbonez Drops Long-Awaited Single “Chanel” Featuring Surprise Guest Asake
After weeks of teasing fans online, Blaqbonez has finally released his highly anticipated new single, “Chanel,” delivering one of the year’s biggest surprises... Read more.
Spotify Creates New Feature to Help Listeners Distinguish Between AI and Human Artists
Spotify has introduced a new verification system designed to help listeners identify authentic human artists amid the rapid rise of AI-generated music on streaming... Read more.
Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 11 Billion Spotify Streams
Wizkid has added another milestone to his already historic career, becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits.... Read more.
Sony Music Publishing UK Signs MNEK to Global Publishing Deal
Sony Music Publishing UK has signed acclaimed songwriter, producer, and artist MNEK to a new global publishing agreement, adding one of British music’s most influential... Read more.
Wizkid and Asake Score Historic BET Awards Nomination as Nigerian Stars Shine Across 2026 Ballot
Afrobeats continues to strengthen its foothold on the global stage. The 2026 BET Awards nominations were unveiled this week, with Nigerian artists once again earning... Read more.
Saweetie Hit With $3 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud Following Canceled Japan Shows
Rapper and entrepreneur Saweetie is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit after a Japanese concert promoter accused her and her touring company of fraud and breach... Read more.
Tiwa Savage Says African Music Is Entering a “Correction Phase,” Not a Decline
Tiwa Savage is pushing back against the growing narrative that African music is losing momentum globally. Speaking at the Oxford Africa Conference, the Afrobeats... Read more.
BTS Named “Global Icons” by Guinness World Records
BTS has added another milestone to its historic run after being officially recognized by Guinness World Records as “Global Icons,” becoming the first Asian act... Read more.
Tencent Music Entertainment Completes Major Ximalaya Acquisition
Tencent Music Entertainment has officially completed its massive acquisition of Chinese audio platform Ximalaya in a deal valued at roughly $2.4–$2.6 billion,... Read more.
Shakira Acquitted of Tax Fraud in Spain
Shakira has officially been acquitted in a major Spanish tax fraud case after Spain’s High Court ruled that authorities failed to prove she was legally a tax resident... Read more.