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 […]
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 […]
First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring
Beyond the Bassline (26 April – 26 August 2024) at the British Library is the first major exhibition to document the 500-year musical journey of African and Caribbean people in Britain. Inspired by the British Library’s sound archive, the exhibition explores the people, spaces and genres that have transformed the landscape of British music. Traversing musical genres, […]
Where is Usher?
Ahead of USHER’s highly anticipated Apple Music Halftime Show performance, Apple Music presents a short film that begs the question Where is USHER?! starring USHER, the city of Las Vegas and an eclectic circle of close friends helping to save the day.
Nigerian Afrobeat stars lost to South-African singer Tyla at the 66th Grammy Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats stars at the 66th Grammy Awards as Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Olamide and Asake failed to win from 10 nominations across five categories. The Nigerian contingent lost the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ trophy to South-African singer Tyla who earned the prize with her 2023 track, “Water”. All the categories the […]
Tiwa Savage joins the film industry as an actress and producer
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has joined the film industry as an actress andproducer. She announced that her debut film, ‘Water and Garri,’ will be released later this year,with her as the lead actor. She explained via her social media page on Wednesday that the film, which took two years to make, will be aired […]
Top 99 Nigerian Songs of 2023
1. Davido FT. Musa Keys – Unavailable: Davido teams up with Musa Keys in this melodious track, blending Afrobeats and Amapiano, creating a catchy tune. 2. Burna Boy – City Boys: Burna Boy’s entrancing vocals and captivating beats make “City Boys” a standout anthem, reflecting the essence of city life. 3. Asake – Lonely at […]