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The announcement of Tyla’s A*POP World Tour was expected to be a celebration. As one of Africa’s biggest global stars, the Grammy-winning South African singer unveiled an ambitious tour spanning Europe, North America and Africa, with African dates scheduled for Lagos (December 22), Cape Town (January 4), and Johannesburg (January 9). However, almost immediately after…
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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his long-awaited sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, marking another major milestone in a career that has helped shape the global rise of African music. The 13-track project arrives after months of anticipation and features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Mayorkun, FOLA, Black Sherif, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, Llona,…
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Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey has announced that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa will close at the end of the 2027 academic year, bringing to a close one of her most ambitious educational initiatives after nearly 20 years. Rather than ending her commitment to education, Winfrey says the…
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Hip-hop legend Nas is set to receive one of the music industry’s highest songwriting honors after Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) announced that the Grammy-winning rapper will be presented with the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The prestigious honor recognizes Nas’ extraordinary songwriting career and his immeasurable influence on hip-hop culture over…
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Kanye West has reached a confidential settlement with his former personal and executive assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, bringing an end to a high-profile sexual battery lawsuit that was first filed in 2024. According to court records and reports from TMZ, the case has been resolved through an unconditional settlement. Pisciotta’s attorney, Arick Fudali, confirmed that…
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Terry Apala Is Rewriting the Rules of African Music—One Indigenous Rhythm at a Time Exclusive Feature | Africa Hall of Fame There are artists who follow movements, and there are artists who create them. For nearly a decade, Terry Apala has occupied a rare space in African music—a space where tradition meets innovation without compromise.…
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Cardi B is officially back. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced her brand-new single, “AH HA,” which is set to arrive this Friday, marking her latest musical offering as anticipation continues to build around her next chapter. The announcement came via Cardi B’s social media channels, where she unveiled the single’s striking cover artwork alongside the…
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Nigerian Afrofusion star BNXN has officially announced his upcoming project, Still in Charge, which is scheduled for release on September 24. The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the singer-songwriter as he prepares to follow up one of the most successful periods of his career with a fresh body of work. BNXN…
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Global K-pop superstars BTS have announced they will boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards, revealing that they will not submit their music for consideration following the Recording Academy’s introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The decision marks one of the most significant protests by a major recording act against the Grammy Awards…
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Grammy-winning Nigerian stars Tems and Burna Boy are set to spearhead the official soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated fantasy epic Children of Blood and Bone, bringing together an impressive lineup of African artists for one of the most ambitious film soundtracks in recent years. Tems has been appointed Executive Music Producer and Curator of…