-
American R&B star Brandy is set to headline Flytime Promotions’ House of R&B concert in Lagos on December 20, bringing one of the genre’s most recognisable voices to Nigeria for the 2026 Detty December season. The concert will take place at the Eko Convention Centre and will open Flytime’s six-night December entertainment programme. The announcement…
-
Gunna is entering a new chapter of his career, launching his own record label, SB THE LABEL, in partnership with Atlantic Music Group while releasing his new single, “pop it,” accompanied by a music video featuring tennis champion Coco Gauff. Announced on October 9, the move sees the Atlanta rapper step into the role of…
-
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to pay NBCUniversal $477,700.50 in legal fees following the dismissal of his $100 million defamation lawsuit over the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The ruling, issued by New York Supreme Court Justice Phaedra F. Perry-Bond on October 6, represents a significant financial setback for the music…
-
Burna Boy is taking his love for video games to another level, joining the world of Grand Theft Auto VI as a radio host. The Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar will co-host AfroBank FM alongside British DJ and producer Palms Trax, bringing African music to one of gaming’s most anticipated releases. Rockstar Games unveiled the radio station…
-
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has donated $10 million to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work in honour of his mother, Deloris P. Jordan, recognising her lifelong commitment to supporting children, families and communities. Announced on October 5, 2026, the donation is the largest single gift in the school’s history.…
-
R&B has lost one of its defining voices. Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated singer behind classics including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady,” has died at the age of 70. Jackson died on Monday, October 5, just three days after celebrating his 70th birthday. His family confirmed his passing through…
-
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for live music and touring representation across North America. Under the new arrangement, CAA will represent Wizkid for touring and live bookings in the United States and Canada, with music agents Zack Borson and Joseph Harris leading his relationship with the agency. The move…
-
Nigerian singer FOLA has unveiled the official tracklist for his highly anticipated sophomore album, 9, ahead of its release this Friday, October 9. The 14-track project follows his 2025 debut album, Catharsis, and marks another major step in FOLA’s rapidly growing career. 9 will be released through Dangbana Republik and EMPIRE. The album features an…
-
Offset is officially entering a new album era with the announcement of his upcoming project, GMFU, which is set to arrive on October 23, 2026. The Atlanta rapper announced the project while sharing highlights from his recent trip to Paris Fashion Week, revealing the title and release date on social media. Offset also made it…
-
British R&B trio FLO are taking their Therapy At The Club era on the road with a major 2027 headline tour spanning North America, Europe and the UK. The 2027 Therapy At The Club Tour will begin on January 22 in Seattle, Washington, before taking Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer through 17 North…