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After weeks of teasing fans online, Blaqbonez has finally released his highly anticipated new single, “Chanel,” delivering one of the year’s biggest surprises with an appearance from Afrobeats superstar Asake. The collaboration arrives after months of speculation fueled by clips of the pair previewing the record together on social media. “Chanel” sees Blaqbonez blend…
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Spotify has introduced a new verification system designed to help listeners identify authentic human artists amid the rapid rise of AI-generated music on streaming platforms. The feature, called “Verified by Spotify,” adds a green verification badge to artist profiles that have been reviewed and confirmed as authentic human artists. The badge will appear on artist…
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Wizkid has added another milestone to his already historic career, becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The achievement further cements the Nigerian superstar’s status as one of the most commercially successful African musicians of all time. Since breaking into the global mainstream, Wizkid has consistently expanded…
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Sony Music Publishing UK has signed acclaimed songwriter, producer, and artist MNEK to a new global publishing agreement, adding one of British music’s most influential hitmakers to its roster. The deal covers MNEK’s future songwriting works and marks a new chapter in a career that has helped shape modern pop music over the past decade…
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Afrobeats continues to strengthen its foothold on the global stage. The 2026 BET Awards nominations were unveiled this week, with Nigerian artists once again earning major recognition across multiple categories. Leading the headlines is the nomination of Wizkid and Asake in the Best Group category, marking a significant milestone for Afrobeats on one of Black…
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Rapper and entrepreneur Saweetie is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit after a Japanese concert promoter accused her and her touring company of fraud and breach of contract related to a series of canceled performances in Japan. According to court documents, Moon Dream Production claims it entered into an agreement with Saweetie and her touring company,…
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Tiwa Savage is pushing back against the growing narrative that African music is losing momentum globally. Speaking at the Oxford Africa Conference, the Afrobeats star argued that the genre is not in decline but is instead moving through what she described as a necessary “correction phase”, a period that could ultimately strengthen the industry’s long-term…
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BTS has added another milestone to its historic run after being officially recognized by Guinness World Records as “Global Icons,” becoming the first Asian act and first music group to receive the distinction. The recognition highlights BTS’ unprecedented global impact across: music streaming touring social media and worldwide fan culture. A Group That Redefined Global…
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Tencent Music Entertainment has officially completed its massive acquisition of Chinese audio platform Ximalaya in a deal valued at roughly $2.4–$2.6 billion, marking one of the biggest audio and streaming mergers in Asia this year. The acquisition significantly strengthens Tencent Music’s position across: music streaming podcasts audiobooks and long-form audio entertainment. What Is…
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Shakira has officially been acquitted in a major Spanish tax fraud case after Spain’s High Court ruled that authorities failed to prove she was legally a tax resident in the country during 2011. The court overturned a previous €55 million ($64 million) penalty and ordered Spain’s Treasury to reimburse the singer more than €60…