British rapper Dave and Nigerian superstar Tems have made a strong entry on the global charts as their collaboration “Rain Dance” debuts at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major milestone for both artists. The debut reflects the growing international appetite for genre-blending records that fuse hip-hop, Afrobeats, and soulful melodies, a…

Coming off her Grammy win on the best African music performance, Tyla has officially announced her sophomore album, A-Pop, along with plans for a summer release and a supporting tour, setting the stage for what could be one of the biggest Afrobeats pop moments of 2026. The South African star fresh off global success with…

Kendrick Lamar may have entered the 2026 GRAMMYs as the night’s as the artist with the most nominations, but before its mid-way point he had already become the ceremony’s most-decorated rapper of all time. At the show’s onset, Lamar was a 22-time GRAMMY winner  already making him one of the most-awarded rappers in the 68-year…

Harry styles has officially kicked off his new musical era with a bang. His latest single ‘Aperture’ has debuted at #1 on the Official  UK Singles Chart, marking a triumphant return to the top spot. The lead track from his upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,’ due March 6, lands as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

J Cole may be gearing up to celebrate his 41st birthday on Wednesday (January 28), but it appears he’s the one handing out gifts. As fans brace themselves for the highly anticipated arrival of his next studio album, ‘The Fall Off’ Cole served an appetizer of sorts via a four-pack of new freestyles hosted by…

The R&B belle left fans both buzzed and dumbfounded when her debut album DOPAMINE  finally arrived after years of delays, only for the set to not bring with it any music videos or all-out promotion. This, despite promises of both. Supporters of the Fifth Harmony stage blazer apparently need not fret, though. For, she is…