The Pop star has announced his fifth studio album, ‘KONNAKOL.‘ ‘KONNAKOL’ will be released on April 17 via Mercury Records. To whet appetites, the LP’s first single, ‘Die For Me,’ drops this Friday (February 6). Billed as a Pop-forward affair, the project is also touted as his most culturally inspired body of work to date.…

Jive Records is back for the next generation of music.Sony Music’s RCA Records has officially announced the relaunch of the label, marking its return as a standalone music brand nearly 15 years after it was shut down. Originally famous for launching the careers of artists like Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Outkast, and A Tribe Called…

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…