• North West Announces Debut EP NORTH4EVER & Reveals Tracklist

    A new generation is stepping in and she’s not easing into it. North West has officially announced her debut EP NORTH4EVER, confirming a May 1 release date and unveiling the project’s tracklist ahead of drop. According to early reports, the EP is expected to feature six tracks, marking her first full body of work after…

  • Asake Unveils M$NEY Tracklist Featuring DJ Snake, Tiakola & Kabza De Small

    Asake is stepping into his next era with full clarity and a globally positioned sound. The Afrobeats star has officially unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album M$NEY, confirming a lineup that blends local dominance with international reach. Set for release on May 1, the project will feature 13 tracks, including already released singles and…

  • Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott & Mariah Carey Named Among Greatest Living Songwriters by The New York Times

    Hip-hop and R&B just got another major stamp of cultural validation. The New York Times has unveiled its list of the “30 Greatest Living American Songwriters,” and it reads like a map of modern music influence with names like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, and Mariah Carey all making the cut. The list, compiled with…

  • Lasmid Surpasses 200 Million Streams as Audiomack Stages Surprise Accra Celebration

    Ghana’s streaming momentum reached a new inflection point this weekend as Lasmid surpassed 200 million streams on Audiomack, marking a milestone that places him among a rising class of African artists reshaping the global streaming landscape. On April 25, Audiomack arrived in Accra with more than a plaque. The platform staged a carefully timed surprise…

  • Anthony Joshua Set for Boxing Return as Comeback Date Emerges

    The comeback is locked in. Anthony Joshua is officially set to return to the ring in July 2026, marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in heavyweight boxing this year.   According to reports, Joshua is expected to face Kristian Prenga in a bout that could serve as a stepping stone toward even bigger fights…

  • Strings of the Past: How Highlife Shaped the Sound of Modern Afrobeats

    Before the bounce, before the log drums, before the global charts there was Highlife. Long before Afrobeats became a worldwide movement, Highlife music laid the foundation for what African pop would eventually become. Born in West Africa in the early 20th century particularly in Ghana and eastern Nigeria, Highlife blended indigenous rhythms with jazz, brass…

  • BNXN & Sarz Announce Joint Project Set for May 11

    The chemistry is no longer a one-off, it’s a full body of work. BNXN and Sarz have officially announced a joint project scheduled for release on May 11, marking one of the most anticipated collaborations in Afrobeats right now. According to early details, the project titled The Game Needs Us is expected to be a…

  • The Missing Market: How Hollywood Is Overlooking Africa’s Story Power

    There’s a gap in global entertainment and it’s not about talent. It’s about attention. A new report from the Next Narrative Africa Fund, in partnership with Parrot Analytics, argues that African storytelling is one of the most undervalued growth markets in the global film and TV industry and Hollywood is largely missing it. Demand Is…

  • Where Stars Are Made: The BRIT School’s Blueprint for Global Talent

    There’s a quiet pipeline in the UK that keeps producing global stars. Not a label. Not a genre. A school. Over the past two decades, the BRIT School has become one of the most influential talent incubators in modern music shaping artists who don’t just break through, but last. From Adele to Raye, the school’s…

  • ‘Michael’ Moonwalks to the Top: Biopic Eyes Massive Opening as Fans Turn Out in Force

    The long-awaited biopic Michael, centered on Michael Jackson, has stormed the box office on its opening weekend powered by global anticipation and a fanbase that hasn’t lost its pull. Early figures show the film pulling in nearly $40 million on opening day, including previews, with projections pushing its debut toward the $90–100 million range, a…