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SoundCloud’s latest announcement might be the most radical move yet in the evolving power struggle between artists and platforms. Starting November 2025, artists who distribute their music through SoundCloud will keep 100% of their royalties no commission, no hidden cut, no middleman. It’s a bold statement in a streaming economy where the “creator-first” promise often comes…
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The announcement last week that Universal Music Group had struck a partnership and settlement with AI-platform Udio is being hailed by some as the next frontier of music creation. But for many artists, it raises more alarms than applause. The Music Artists Coalition, an advocacy group founded by industry veterans including Irving Azoff, was quick…
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Since April 2011, Olivier Rousteing served as creative director of Balmain, first appointed at the age of 25. On November 5, 2025, the Paris-based fashion house officially announced that Rousteing would be leaving the role after 14 years. Under Rousteing’s leadership, Balmain underwent a dramatic transformation. The brand evolved from a heritage label into a…
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Spotify has quietly begun rolling out a much-anticipated feature: in-app listening statistics that allow users to track their top songs, artists and listening trends throughout the year. According to reports, the feature is framed as a “live Wrapped” experience giving fans insight into their music habits in real time, instead of waiting until the end…
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Lagos / Washington D.C. — Nigerian financial markets tumbled on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened potential military action and the suspension of aid, citing what he described as the Nigerian government’s failure to curb attacks on Christians by Islamist militants. Nigeria’s dollar-denominated bonds suffered sharp losses across the board, with long-dated notes hardest…
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London — Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s dominant tourism destination as it moves aggressively to capture a larger share of the $100 billion UK and European travel market. The country’s renewed push comes as it leads a strong delegation to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world’s premier…
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Nairobi — Kenya is making a high-stakes bet on artificial intelligence to plug one of its biggest fiscal leaks: tax evasion in the informal economy. The government believes the move could unlock more than $8.6 billion (Sh1.3 trillion) in uncollected taxes every year — money that could transform public finances and reduce the country’s growing…
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New York City — In a landmark political moment, New York City has elected Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor — making him both the first Democrat to win the office since U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term and the youngest person to lead America’s largest city in over 100 years. At just 34 years…
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The football world was left in disbelief after reports surfaced that Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie was allegedly threatened with a gun in London. The Italian international, who has become one of Spurs’ most promising young players, was said to have been confronted by an individual believed to be linked to football representation. The incident,…
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For years, we were told the album was dead. The playlists had taken over, attention spans had shrunk, and fans no longer had the patience to sit through full projects. The streaming age rewarded singles, TikTok rewarded snippets, and the industry rewarded whatever went viral. But now, something interesting is happening: the album is quietly…