After years of anticipation, fans may finally be getting closer to new music from Rihanna. During a recent interview, A$AP Rocky revealed that the global superstar is actively working on new material, confirming that fresh music is on the way. Speaking about Rihanna’s creative process, Rocky shared that the singer has been spending time in…

British-Ghanaian producer Juls and Jamaican recording artist Projexx have officially announced their first collaborative album, JUNCTION, set for release on August 14. The nine-track project brings together two of the most innovative voices in Afro-fusion and dancehall, promising a cross-cultural body of work that celebrates the musical connection between Africa and the Caribbean. Created through…

Nigerian Afropop sensation Ayra Starr has officially confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released on Friday, August 14. The Grammy-nominated singer announced the project through a cinematic teaser on social media, kicking off the final countdown to what is expected to be one of the biggest African music releases…

Global superstars Shakira and Burna Boy have reached another major international milestone as their FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai,” has officially been certified Platinum in France. The achievement marks another significant commercial success for the global hit just weeks after it was awarded Gold certification in the country, highlighting the song’s continued momentum across…

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems has reached another historic career milestone, officially surpassing 6 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. With the achievement, she becomes the fourth African artist to cross the landmark on the platform, further cementing her status as one of the continent’s most successful global music stars.  The milestone reflects the combined…

Pop superstar Ariana Grande has announced that she will be taking “a step back from visibility” following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, citing the toll of ongoing public scrutiny surrounding her appearance and personal life. The decision marks a significant pause in the singer’s public-facing career after one of the busiest periods of…

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ari Lennox has officially announced Vacancy: Late Checkout, the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed third studio album, Vacancy. The announcement arrives alongside the release of her brand-new single, “Hookah Baby,” giving fans their first taste of the expanded project and signaling that the Vacancy era is far from over. The surprise…

Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay has officially announced his highly anticipated Clarity of Mind World Tour, a global run of shows set to begin on September 25. The announcement marks the singer’s return to the international stage as he prepares to bring his emotionally charged performances to fans across multiple continents. The tour announcement comes…

AI music platform Suno has suffered a major legal setback after a German court ruled in favor of GEMA, Germany’s music rights organization, in a landmark copyright infringement case that could have far-reaching implications for the generative AI industry. The ruling marks one of the first major court decisions in Europe to hold an AI…

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his long-awaited sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, marking another major milestone in a career that has helped shape the global rise of African music. The 13-track project arrives after months of anticipation and features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Mayorkun, FOLA, Black Sherif, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, Llona,…