Nigerian street-pop star Seyi Vibez is gearing up for another major chapter in his career with his upcoming album SWAGUU, a new project that is already generating significant anticipation among fans. The singer officially announced the album earlier this year, revealing that Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy will serve as the project’s executive producer. The…

The world’s three major music companies are making a major bet on generative artificial intelligence, with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group investing in Stability AI as part of a new $76 million Series B funding round. The funding round, announced on August 25, 2026, also includes gaming giant Electronic Arts,…

The Headies have officially unveiled the nominations for the 18th edition of the Headies Awards, setting the stage for one of the biggest nights on the African music calendar. The 2026 ceremony, themed “Africa to the World,” will take place in Toronto, Canada, as the Nigerian music awards continue their expansion onto the global stage.…

Jennifer Lopez has reached a major streaming milestone as her iconic 2011 hit “On the Floor” featuring Pitbull has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement makes the dance-pop anthem the first Jennifer Lopez song to enter Spotify’s Billions Club, more than 15 years after its original release. Released in 2011 as the…

Global girl group KATSEYE have made Billboard history with their latest project WILD, scoring the biggest U.S. album debut by a girl group in nearly two decades. The group’s third EP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning 170,000 equivalent album units in the United States during its first tracking week. The result…

Hip-hop legend and renowned producer Dr. Dre has revealed that he is actively using artificial intelligence in the studio, becoming one of the most prominent music producers to publicly embrace the technology. In a new interview with The New York Times, Dre discussed the growing role of AI in music alongside his longtime business partner…

Nigerian music legend 2Baba has announced that a new studio album titled Oldest Young Man is on the way, marking another chapter in the celebrated career of one of Africa’s most influential artists. The announcement has sparked excitement among fans who have followed 2Baba’s career since his days with Plantashun Boiz and his emergence as…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Victony has officially released his highly anticipated sophomore album, Starlife, marking a new chapter in his fast-rising career. Released on August 21, 2026, Starlife is a 15-track project that follows Victony’s 2024 debut studio album, Stubborn. The new album arrives after months of anticipation, with Victony previously teasing songs including “Slick”…