British R&B star Jorja Smith and Nigerian Afrobeats icon Wizkid are officially reuniting for a brand-new single, set to be released today, reigniting one of the most celebrated musical partnerships between the UK and Africa. The announcement has generated enormous excitement among fans, who have been eagerly anticipating another collaboration ever since the pair were…

Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has achieved another career-defining milestone, earning his first-ever No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Global Top Songs Chart. The accomplishment marks a historic moment not only for Burna Boy but also for African music, as he becomes one of the few artists from the continent to top the platform’s worldwide daily…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema continues to rewrite the history books as his groundbreaking debut album, Rave & Roses, has reached yet another major milestone on the Billboard World Albums Chart, further extending its record as the longest-charting African album in the chart’s history. The critically acclaimed project has now spent an incredible 190 weeks on…

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Beyoncé’s entertainment company, Parkwood Entertainment, handing the company a significant legal victory in a case involving the opening sample used on “Alien Superstar,” one of the standout tracks from the Grammy-winning album Renaissance. The lawsuit was brought by Hirose Enterprises LLC, which claimed…

Nigerian global superstar Burna Boy has once again made history, officially setting a new all-time record for the highest number of monthly listeners ever achieved by an African artist on Spotify. The Grammy-winning artist reached an impressive 46.84 million monthly listeners, surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million held by South African star Tyla.…

Music icon Lauryn Hill added another historic milestone to her legendary career after receiving the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards, becoming the first artist ever to receive the prestigious honor. The award celebrates her extraordinary contributions to music, culture, and generations of artists she has inspired. The emotional tribute was…

Music streaming platform TIDAL has announced a major policy shift aimed at combating the growing flood of AI-generated music on streaming services, revealing that it will cut off monetization for certain AI-created recordings that violate its new content guidelines. The move makes TIDAL one of the most aggressive major streaming platforms to address concerns surrounding…

Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced his next studio album, ORIADE, which is scheduled to arrive on July 31, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated African music releases of the year. The announcement comes just days after the release of his latest single, “I Know Who I Be,” featuring Jazzwrld and GL…

Global rap superstar Drake is turning a viral internet moment into a lighthearted celebration after announcing plans to host a series of special “Apology Parties” for people named Janice. The announcement comes in response to the now-viral phrase “Janice STFU,” which quickly spread across social media and became one of the most talked-about moments among…