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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for the most monthly listeners by an African artist in Spotify history. The Grammy-winning musician reached an unprecedented peak of 46.84 million monthly listeners on the digital streaming platform. This achievement allows him to surpass South African singer Tyla, who previously held the continental record…
Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon has offered a candid account of the moment he walked away from acting in 2019, saying poor remuneration and a loss of fulfilment pushed him back to a conventional office job before he found his way to the top of the industry. The 45-year-old actor made the disclosure on a…
Afrobeats heavyweight David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated single, “I Know Who I Be.” The track dropped on Friday morning across major streaming platforms, marking the pop star’s first official musical offering of 2026. To deliver a distinct cross-border sound, the singer collaborated with emerging South African musical acts Jazzwrld…
Two of Nigeria’s most-followed TikTok personalities are once again at the centre of online debate, this time over the question of whether wealth alone qualifies a young man for marriage. Social media commentator Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has publicly faulted the decision of TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, to…
Nigerian singer Tems has broken out of the geographical confines of traditional international categories to secure top-tier mainstream nominations at the 2026 BET Awards. The organizers confirmed that the Grammy-winning vocalist will deliver a headline performance at the live ceremony in Los Angeles on June 28. Her inclusion on the main performance bill alongside American…
The Recording Academy has expanded the Grammy Awards with five new categories to debut at the 2027 ceremony. The newly created fields include Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Latin Song, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, and Best Traditional Folk Album. This restructuring represents the latest institutional effort by…
The Nigerian creative and academic communities have been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, filmmaker, and renowned scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo, who passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 80. His demise was confirmed by his family and fellow entertainers, coming just a few months after he celebrated…
Legendary American singer, songwriter, and balladeer Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75. His family announced that the two-time Grammy Award winner passed away peacefully in Marietta, Georgia, following a recent stroke. Bryson earned global acclaim as one of the definitive voices of contemporary R&B and soul music across a career spanning more…
Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed plans to repurchase his music masters from Sony Music before retiring. The singer disclosed his long-term financial strategy during a recent appearance on The Long Form podcast. Davido emphasized that retaining absolute intellectual property ownership remains the most critical metric of success for modern recording…
Nigerian afro-house musician Niniola Apata has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news through a series of brief, emotional social media posts on May 20. The couple had spent 13 years together before his passing. Known professionally as Niniola, the singer chose not to disclose the cause of…
