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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is set to perform at Kenya’s Detty Dezemba Festival on December 12, 2026, as the singer prepares for a busy festive season across Africa. The announcement places the Grammy-winning artist among the headline attractions for the Nairobi event, organised by KOLACOPIA and Active Vibes KE. The festival is scheduled for Saturday,…
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Rick Ross will have to wait longer for his next court appearance after his scheduled arraignment was postponed because prosecutors have yet to formally file charges in the rapper’s domestic violence case. The Miami rapper, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, was expected in court on Thursday, October 22. However, his attorneys appeared…
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Burna Boy has added another international accolade to his growing list of achievements, winning Crossover Artist of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The Nigerian Afrobeats star took home the award at the ceremony held on October 22 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. The recognition celebrates artists whose…
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Drake has reached another historic milestone in music, becoming the first artist ever to surpass 350 million RIAA-certified units in the United States. The Toronto rapper has also extended his record for the most Diamond-certified singles by any artist, with 18 songs now reaching the prestigious certification. The achievement follows a major certification update announced…
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Chaka Khan is set to receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, adding another major recognition to a career that has helped shape soul, funk and R&B music for more than five decades. BET announced the honor on October 22, celebrating the legendary singer’s lasting influence on music and generations of…
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British-Nigerian rapper Skepta is set to release his highly anticipated new album, The Fork and Knife, on November 6, 2026, marking his first solo studio album in seven years. The 15-track project will arrive through Big Smoke Records and Epic Records, following his 2019 album Ignorance Is Bliss. The announcement signals a major return for…
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema is reportedly set to headline Sole DXB, Dubai’s annual festival celebrating music, fashion, art and street culture, this December. The 2026 edition of the festival will take place from December 11 to 13 at The Square in Nad Al Sheba, marking a move from its longtime home at Dubai Design District.…
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Kid Cudi is taking creative control of his long-awaited opportunity to portray legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, announcing a new biographical film titled JEAN, which he will write, direct and star in. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027. The rapper and actor, born Scott Mescudi, announced the project on October 21, sharing images from an…
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Wizkid has reached another major streaming milestone as his acclaimed album Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition surpasses 1.3 billion streams on Spotify, further cementing its status as one of the most successful Afrobeats projects of all time. According to streaming data published by Kworb, the deluxe edition crossed the milestone on October 19, 2026, before…
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Gunna has reached another major career milestone, becoming the 25th artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to accumulate 100 chart entries. The rapper achieved the feat as his latest single, “Pop It,” debuted at No. 55 on the chart dated October 24, 2026. Released on October 9 through Atlantic Records, “Pop It”…