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Anthony Anderson has been announced as the host of the 2026 Soul Train Awards, as the iconic ceremony prepares to return following a three-year hiatus. BET confirmed that the actor and comedian will lead this year’s ceremony, which will take place in Chicago, the city where Don Cornelius launched the original Soul Train in 1971.…
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Macklemore’s newly announced “Free Palestine Tour” has sold out within hours, with all three announced European shows in Dublin, Paris and London quickly reaching capacity. The rapper announced the sell-out on Wednesday, September 30, shortly after tickets went on general sale. Macklemore said he was “blown away” by the response, adding that the shows were…
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Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has announced his forthcoming album, NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME, while continuing its rollout with the release of his latest single, “IKEBE 3000” featuring Asake. The new album is scheduled to arrive in October 2026, marking another chapter in Blaqbonez’s increasingly busy year. The rapper announced the project on social media, keeping with his…
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Yung Miami is officially stepping into a new chapter as a solo artist, announcing her long-awaited debut album, Watch Dis. The City Girls rapper revealed the project on Thursday, October 1, following the success of her recent single “Spend Dat.” The announcement came alongside a dramatic trailer in which Miami reflected on the criticism she…
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Nigeria is celebrating its 66th Independence Anniversary today, October 1, 2026, marking 66 years since the country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960. The Federal Government declared October 1 a public holiday as Nigerians at home and abroad commemorate the national milestone. The 2026 anniversary also marks 27 years of uninterrupted constitutional democracy,…
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South African superstar Tyla has expanded the South African leg of her APOP World Tour*, moving her Gauteng concert to Pretoria’s SunBet Arena and adding a second show following strong demand from fans. The singer will now perform at SunBet Arena on Friday, January 8, and Saturday, January 9, 2027, giving fans in Gauteng two…
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Nigerian-American DJ and producer DJ Tunez is gearing up for a new musical chapter with the announcement of his forthcoming project, In Tunez We Trust Vol. 1, set to arrive on November 13, 2026. The project brings together an impressive lineup of artists, including Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, FOLA, ODUMODUBLVCK, Tay Iwar, Kemuel and Mannywellz. The…
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Nigerian singer BNXN is set to release a new EP titled Still In Charge this Thursday, October 1, continuing what has been an active run of releases for the Afrobeats star in 2026. The six-track project will feature two of Nigeria’s rising and established voices, Asake and FOLA, adding another layer to BNXN’s latest musical…
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British R&B and UK garage star Craig David is taking fans back to the beginning with the announcement of his “Born To Do It” 2027 World Tour. The tour will celebrate his landmark debut album, Born To Do It, which was originally released in 2000 and featured some of his biggest career-defining records, including “Fill…
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Nigerian singer and songwriter Lojay has released a brand-new single titled “Money Lingo,” adding another record to his growing catalogue in 2026. The singer announced the release ahead of time on social media, revealing that “Money Lingo” would arrive on September 30. The track is now available as Lojay continues his run of releases following…