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French-Congolese artist Tiakola has released his highly anticipated new single “BEST,” featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema. The collaboration arrives today, Friday, September 25, 2026, as part of Tiakola’s new musical chapter and his upcoming sophomore album, WpointM. “BEST” brings together two artists from different corners of Africa’s rapidly expanding global music scene. Tiakola’s melodic approach…
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Kirk Franklin is bringing GloRilla back into his gospel world, teasing a new collaboration titled “This Time.” The gospel icon previewed the track during his recent appearance on Joe and Jada, where he premiered the new song featuring the Memphis rapper. The collaboration is expected to arrive on September 25, 2026. “This Time” marks another…
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Afro Nation Portugal has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2027 edition, with Davido, Rema and Congolese music star Fally Ipupa leading the lineup. The seventh edition of the festival is scheduled to take place from June 9 to 11, 2027, at Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Portugal, with the organisers promising another…
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South African star Tyla has reached another major milestone with her self-titled debut album, “TYLA,” which has now spent 130 weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart. The achievement makes TYLA the first album by an African female act to reach 130 weeks on the chart, adding another notable chapter to the album’s international success.…
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Sam Smith and Normani are heading to trial over their 2019 hit “Dancing With a Stranger” after a federal judge rejected their latest attempt to have a copyright lawsuit against them dismissed. U.S. District Judge Wesley L. Hsu ruled Wednesday that the case contains factual disputes that cannot be resolved at the summary-judgment stage, meaning…
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British singer-songwriter RAYE is set to make her MTV Video Music Awards performance debut this weekend, where she will join Teddy Swims and SOMBR for a special tribute to the late George Michael. The trio will come together at the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27 to honour the legendary singer, with Adam Blackstone serving…
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Lionel Richie has been hospitalized for the third time in three months after experiencing another heart-related health issue, prompting the legendary singer to temporarily step away from his ongoing tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Richie, 77, was hospitalized this week for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm. His representative confirmed that…
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Beyoncé has celebrated a major international milestone for her haircare brand Cécred as the company officially launched in the United Kingdom through beauty retailer Space NK. The global superstar was in London on Tuesday, September 22, to mark the occasion alongside her mother and Cécred Vice Chairwoman, Tina Knowles. The event celebrated the brand’s arrival…
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Few Nigerian musicians have had a career as enduring and influential as King Sunny Adé, who turns 80 on September 22, 2026, after more than six decades at the centre of Nigerian music and culture. Born Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye in Osogbo in 1946, Sunny Adé grew from a young musician in Lagos into one of…
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Global pop star Jackson Wang has signed a new management deal with Roc Nation, marking a fresh chapter in his international career. The announcement arrives alongside the release of his new single, “Thank You,” and its accompanying music video. The partnership brings the Hong Kong-born artist into Roc Nation’s global management roster, with founder JAY-Z…