Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees. In the performer category, this year’s inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield were selected as the […]
BNXN & Ruger Chat with Billboard News on their Reunion, Joint Album “RnB,” Afrobeats & More
Afrobeats artists BNXN and Ruger were on the Billboard News show, where they discussed their past online disagreements, how they patched things up and ended up creating a new joint album, “RnB.” The artists also explained what inspired them to make a joint album, the rising global recognition of Afrobeats, and their connection to Burna Boy. They also expressed immense […]
Burna Boy named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024
Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has joined the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world’s most influential people. Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, which celebrates individuals who have left a lasting mark in their fields. Meanwhile, 21 Savage was the only rapper on TIME’s 100 Most Influential […]
Tunde Onakoya Begins His 58-Hour Guinness World Record
Tunde Onakoya has begun his 58-hour quest to break the Guinness World record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon. The event kicked off on, April 17th, at 10am in Times Square, New York, and is scheduled to conclude at 8pm on April 19th. Tunde announced the plans of his attempt on his X account on April 5th, stating his motivation: […]
Nominees For The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
As anticipation reaches a fever pitch for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, organizers have unveiled the nominees for this year’s award categories. The nominee announcement, aired on Sunday, 24th March 2024, on all Africa Magic channels, has sparked excitement among fans across the continent. The prestigious awards ceremony, set to […]
The Crown leads Bafta TV nominations
The final season of Netflix’s The Crown leads this year’s Bafta TV Award nominations, despite controversy over its depiction of the Royal Family. The sixth season of the royal drama, which covers the events of the 1990s including Princess Diana’s death, has been nominated for eight awards. It received mixed reviews from critics, with one […]
Why Wizkid refuses to be labelled an Afrobeats artiste
Nigeria singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has revealed why he refuses to be labelled an Afrobeats artiste. He recently asked the public not to refer to him as an Afrobeats artiste. while announcing his forthcoming album titled ‘Morayo’. In a now-deleted post via his Instagram story, the 33-year-old singer said although he is African, he […]
Nigerian music star Kizz Daniel Surprises Fans with New EP ‘Thankz Alot’
Chart-topping Nigerian music sensation, Kizz Daniel, has thrilled fans with the surprise announcement of his latest EP titled ‘Thankz Alot’. The EP, which features four tracks including ‘Sooner’, ‘Showa’, ‘Too Busy to Be Bae’, and ‘Twe Twe’, serves as a heartfelt token of appreciation to his dedicated fan base who have supported him throughout his […]
Mike Tyson to face YouTuber Jake Paul in exhibition boxing fight
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the ring to face Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition bout screened on Netflix, organisers announced on Thursday. Tyson, 57, and Paul will face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, on July 20, Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions […]
Tems to be awarded at the annual women in music event
Nigeria singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has been shortlisted to be awarded at the annual women in music event organised by Billboard. The “women in music” honour women from different music professions in various categories. Tems will be awarded as Billboard’s Women In Music Breakthrough Artist honoree for the year on March 7 […]