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Fast-rising Nigerian artist Mavo is preparing to usher in a new chapter of his career with the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Business. Scheduled to arrive this Friday, the project will feature 13 tracks and boasts guest appearances from acclaimed producer P.Priime, British rapper AJ Tracey, and frequent collaborator SSSoundGawd. The announcement marks…
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has surpassed $500 million in share repurchases, marking a major milestone in the company’s first-ever share buyback program as it moves closer to completing the initiative announced earlier this year. The development underscores UMG’s confidence in its long-term growth strategy and commitment to returning value to shareholders. According to the company’s…
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Taves has officially unveiled his highly anticipated new project, Popstar (Side A), marking the beginning of a fresh chapter in the fast-rising artist’s career. The release sees the Wonderkid Music signee continue his artistic evolution while further establishing himself as one of the most exciting voices in Nigeria’s new generation of Afrobeats talent.…
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The story of one of hip-hop’s most influential and recognizable figures is officially heading to theaters. Universal Pictures has announced that the highly anticipated Snoop Dogg biopic will be released worldwide on August 6, 2027, bringing the extraordinary life and career of the rap legend to the big screen. The project is expected to be…
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Global pop superstar Harry Styles has been forced to cancel his scheduled concert in São Paulo, Brazil, after falling ill during the South American leg of his Together, Together Tour. The show, which was set to take place at MorumBIS Stadium on July 21, was called off just hours before doors opened, disappointing thousands of…
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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and Canadian rap icon Drake have reached another international milestone as their hit collaboration “Come Closer” has officially been certified Gold in France, further highlighting the song’s enduring popularity nearly a decade after its release. Originally released in 2017 as the lead single from Wizkid’s critically acclaimed third studio album, Sounds…
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Kanye West has added another historic milestone to his legendary career, officially becoming the highest RIAA-certified artist in United States history, surpassing Taylor Swift following a sweeping update to his Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifications. The achievement comes after the RIAA issued dozens of new and upgraded Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum certifications across…
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South Africa’s breakout drama The Polygamist has become one of Netflix’s biggest global success stories of 2026, surpassing 159 million hours viewed worldwide and cementing its place among the streaming platform’s most-watched television series of the year. The remarkable achievement marks another milestone for African storytelling on the global stage. Released globally on June 12,…
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Nigerian superstar Asake has reached yet another landmark in his meteoric career, officially surpassing 4 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. The achievement makes him the fifth Nigerian artist in history to cross the milestone, further cementing his status as one of the biggest streaming forces in African music. The milestone comes during another…
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Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) to lift the sport’s biggest prize for the second time in the nation’s history. After 90 minutes of relentless tactical battles and disciplined defending, it was…