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Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Tems has reached another historic milestone, becoming the first African female artist to earn a RIAA Diamond-certified single in the United States. The achievement comes through Future’s chart-topping hit “Wait for U,” which also features Drake, after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the record 11× Platinum, signifying more than…
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Africa’s premier music awards ceremony, The Headies, is set to return on Friday, October 23, with this year’s edition scheduled to take place in Canada, marking another major step in the award show’s continued international expansion. The announcement has generated excitement across the African music industry, with artists, fans, and industry stakeholders already looking ahead…
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Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a new multi-year licensing agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, strengthening its long-standing partnership with one of China’s largest music streaming platforms and reinforcing its commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets. The renewed agreement covers Warner Music Group’s extensive recorded music and music publishing catalog, ensuring that…
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Music icons Brandy and Rita Ora have officially joined forces on the heartfelt new duet “Girl I Used to Be,” one of the standout songs from Disney’s highly anticipated Descendants: Wicked Wonderland soundtrack. The collaboration sees the two stars reunite on screen and in the recording studio as they reprise their beloved roles as Cinderella…
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Runtown is officially making his long-awaited return to the international stage after announcing a UK and Europe tour set to commence this August. The announcement marks the artist’s first major run across the region in several years and signals the beginning of a new chapter following the rollout of his “Morning Again” era.…
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Nigerian rap star Ladipoe has officially released his long-awaited second studio album, Revival, marking a major milestone in his career and ushering in a new chapter for one of Africa’s most respected lyricists. The project arrives after years of anticipation from fans who have closely followed Ladipoe’s evolution from underground rap talent to one of…
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Hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross has officially released his highly anticipated 12th studio album, Set In Stone, marking his first full-length project in five years and the beginning of a new chapter in his storied career. The 19-track album arrives via Maybach Music Group under an exclusive partnership with Gamma. The release follows months of anticipation…
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Sony Music Publishing has officially completed its acquisition of the Recognition Music Group music rights portfolio, closing one of the largest music catalog transactions in recent years following regulatory approvals across multiple territories. The deal further strengthens Sony’s position as the world’s largest music publisher and significantly expands its portfolio of iconic songs. The acquisition…
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Music technology company BandLab has announced the acquisition of AIode, an AI-powered digital music studio, in a move that further strengthens its position at the intersection of music creation and artificial intelligence. The acquisition marks another significant step in BandLab’s ongoing mission to provide creators with accessible tools that simplify the music-making process while expanding…
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Canadian rapper and singer Tory Lanez has surprised fans with the announcement of a new double-pack album release titled From Prison and Made You Think I Was Gone, marking his latest musical offering while serving his prison sentence. The announcement immediately sparked conversation across social media, with fans expressing excitement over the prospect of receiving…