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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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BNXN is back in motion and this time, he’s tapping directly into West African musical heritage. His new single “Back Outside” arrives with a standout element: a rework of Ko Neye Mounka Allah La by Amadou & Mariam, the legendary Malian duo known for blending traditional sounds with global influences. Originally released in 1990 as…
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The charts don’t just crown artists they reveal who’s really pulling the strings behind the scenes. In 2025, that title belongs to Sony Music Publishing, which officially finished the year as the No. 1 music publisher across both the Billboard Hot 100 and Radio Airplay rankings. And the reason is simple: Hits. Lots of…
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In a music industry driven by speed, spectacle, and constant reinvention, Beautiful Nubia has built something quieter yet far more enduring. He didn’t chase the mainstream. He built his own lane. A Different Kind of Artist From the very beginning, Beautiful Nubia positioned himself outside the noise. His music, deeply rooted in Yoruba philosophy, folk…