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The music world is mourning the loss of legendary R&B vocalist Peabo Bryson, who has died at the age of 75. Bryson passed away on June 2, surrounded by family and loved ones, just days after suffering a stroke, according to a statement released by his family. Over the course of his career, Bryson released…
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British-Nigerian rap sensation Dave is set to make a highly anticipated return to Nigeria as part of his The Boy Who Played The Harp World Tour, with two major performances scheduled for October 16 and 17 at the National Theatre (Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts) in Lagos. The announcement has generated excitement…
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Bryson Tiller is heading back on the road with the announcement of his massive 2026 North American and international trek, Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour. The Grammy-nominated R&B star revealed that the tour will feature special guests Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz on select dates, bringing together some of the…
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Taylor Swift is heading back to her country roots for a special collaboration with Disney and Pixar, announcing a brand-new original song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” for the highly anticipated Toy Story 5. The track is set to arrive on June 5, two weeks ahead of the film’s theatrical release on June…
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Fela’s Legendary “Zombie” Album Still Resonates in Nigeria 50 Years Later Fifty years after its release, Zombie remains one of the most influential and politically significant albums in African music history. Released in 1976, the groundbreaking project by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti continues to resonate across Nigeria and beyond, serving as both a cultural landmark…
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Nigerian sprint hurdling star Tobi Amusan delivered a statement performance at the Rabat Diamond League, powering to her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season while breaking her own meeting record in the women’s 100m hurdles. The world record holder crossed the finish line in an impressive 12.28 seconds, matching her season’s best and…
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Italian authorities have officially canceled planned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott in Reggio Emilia, citing serious public safety and security concerns ahead of the events. The two performances, which were scheduled to take place on July 17 and July 18 at the RCF Arena as part of the Pulse of Gaia Festival, have…
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For the first time in his celebrated career, Ziggy Marley has released a song directly dedicated to his father, reggae icon Bob Marley. The deeply personal track, titled “I and I,” marks a significant moment for the Grammy-winning artist, who revealed that he waited decades before feeling ready to express his relationship with his father…
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Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr thrilled fans with a surprise appearance during Aya Nakamura’s historic concert at the Stade de France in Paris, joining the French-Malian superstar on stage for a live performance of their collaboration, “Hypé.” The unexpected moment quickly became one of the standout highlights of the night as thousands of fans erupted…
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YG has officially announced the release date for his highly anticipated seventh studio album, The Gentlemen’s Club. The Compton rapper revealed that the project will arrive on June 19, marking his first full-length studio album in nearly four years and continuing a rollout that fans have been following since early 2025. The announcement was made…