• Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

    Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake are set to be among the headline acts at Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal, delivering one of the most electrifying festival lineups of the year. The three-day event taking place from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal  brings together some of the…

  • Anthony Joshua Opens Up About Loss, Faith, & Duty After Tragic Crash That Killed His Friends

    British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has delivered a deeply emotional address, opening up about what he describes as a “tragic traumatic time” following the loss of two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, in a Car crash that happened in Ogun state, Nigeria. In a freshly posted video, the British boxing star spoke…

  • GRAMMYs 2026: Tyler, The Creator to Perform

    Tyler the creator is officially set to take the stage at the GRAMMY Awards 2026, further boosting Hip-Hop’s presence on Music’s Biggest Night. The MC heads into the ceremony with serious momentum, having landed six nominations this year across Rap and Alternative categories. His chart-topping album ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ LP is up for Album of the Year,…

  • Asake extends his record as artiste with most entries in Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart

    Nigerian singer, Asake has extended his record as the artiste with the most entries in Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart history. The Mr Money crooner hit a milestone of 60 entries in the chart as his collaborative hit with Wizkid ‘Jogodo’ of the Real Ep peaked at number 4 this week on the U.S Afrobeats…

  • Burna Boy Reveals He Squashed His Beef With AKA Before the Rapper’s Death

    Burna Boy recently revealed that he and late South African rapper AKA had quietly put their past feud behind them before the tragic death of the South African hip-hop star, a development that has brought a reflective moment to one of African music’s most talked-about cross-continental relationships. In a heartfelt Instagram tribute marking what would…

  • Russ Becomes the Second Highest Certified Independent Rapper in RIAA History

    Russ has quietly built one of the most impressive independent careers in modern hip-hop, and his recent recognition as the second highest certified independent rapper in RIAA history is a testament to years of consistency, ownership, and self-belief. In an industry long dominated by major labels, this milestone highlights how far an artist can go…

  • AI Xapo Set to Release “Snokonoko II” Featuring Nigerian Star Shallipopi

    AI Xapo is gearing up to drop a highly anticipated follow-up to his breakout Amapiano hit “Snokonoko”, this time titled “Snokonoko II”, and fans are already buzzing about one key collaborator: Nigerian sensation Shallipopi. Early reports indicate that AI Xapo has tapped Shallipopi alongside frequent partners Benzoo and EeQue, blending South African Amapiano rhythms with…

  • Pharrell Williams Legal Team Responds to Chad Hugo’s Lawsuit, Calls It “Premature”

    Just as the producer icon’s victory lap continues Grammy nominations, major performances, and a buzzy biopic longtime collaborator Hugo has stepped forward with a lawsuit that cuts straight to the legacy of The Neptunes and N.E.R.D. Hugo alleges he’s been shortchanged on royalties tied to music sales, touring revenue, and merchandising, calling out what he…

  • Burna Boy Earns Six New Canadian Certifications, Cementing His Global Dominance

    Burna Boy continues to cement his status as a global powerhouse as he earns six new certifications in Canada, this time powered by some of the most defining records in his catalog. The newly certified songs  “City Boys,” “On the Low,” “Gbona,” “Talibans,” “Tested, Approved & Trusted,” and “Sitting on Top of the World” reflect…

  • MOBO Awards 2026: Eve & Eddie Kadi Confirmed to Host / Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage, & More to Perform

    The MOBO Awards are going all out for their 30th anniversary. Set to take place at Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena on March 26, the milestone edition of the annual celebration of Music of Black Origin promises to be unmissable. Today (January 28), organizers confirmed that Rap icon Eve will be hosting alongside a returning Eddie…