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Yemi Alade to Release New Single “TOMORROW” Featuring Nollywood Star Kate Henshaw

Fans and followers have taken to social media to express their excitement, with many praising the collaboration between Alade and Henshaw.

In an exciting announcement that has thrilled fans worldwide, Nigerian Afropop sensation Yemi Alade is set to release her new single titled “TOMORROW” today. The artist, known fondly as Mama Africa, shared the news with her followers on Instagram, where she posted a vibrant video featuring the renowned Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw. The Instagram video has […]

Ayra Starr makes history on Billboard 200 Album Chart

Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to grace the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.

Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to grace the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart. The singer achieved the feat with her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ which debuted at No. 195 on Monday. The album is also the first project by a female Nigerian artist to debut on […]

Nigerian Superstar Asake Announces New Album and “Lungu Boy World Tour”

Nigerian superstar Asake has delighted his fans with the announcement of a new album that will be released later in the year.

Nigerian superstar Asake has delighted his fans with the announcement of a new album that will be released later in the year. The Grammy-nominated star made the announcement, via his social media handle while also dropping the dates for his upcoming “Lungu Boy World Tour”. Asake’s upcoming album will be his third album in 3 […]

SA rapper mourns 9 years old daughter, killed in car crash

South African rapper Shebeshxt is mourning the death of his nine-year-old daughter after she died in a car crash.

South African rapper Shebeshxt is mourning the death of his nine-year-old daughter after she died in a car crash. In addition to losing his daughter, the rapper, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, also shared that he had lost his foot in the crash, which occurred at the weekend when he was travelling with […]

Tems creates a new record on Spotify for a Nigerian female artist

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Tems achieved her greatest Spotify streaming day on June 7, 2024, the day after her debut album “Born In The Wild” was released. Tems recorded 5.33 million global streams on the first day of her first album, placing her second behind Ayra Starr, who recorded 6.3 opening day streams for her newly released sophomore album, […]

Tems Releases Debut Album “Born in the Wild”

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Nigerian singer Tems has officially released her debut album, *Born in the Wild*, through RCA Records/Since 93′.  The 18-track album includes the pre-released singles “Me & U” and “Love Me JeJe,” the latter of which features an interpolation of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic of the same name. To support the release, Tems is embarking on […]

Afrobeats Star Ruger Drops Two New Singles, Prepares for European Tour

Nigerian dancehall sensation Ruger has bolstered his impressive discography with the release of two brand-new singles, "Luv Again" and "Make Way." 

Nigerian dancehall sensation Ruger has bolstered his impressive discography with the release of two brand-new singles, “Luv Again” and “Make Way.”  These tracks, which dropped on June 5, 2024, mark the beginning of what promises to be an eventful summer for the Afrobeats star, known for his infectious rhythms and catchy melodies. Ruger, who burst […]

D’banj Expresses Gratitude to Don Jazzy as He Celebrates 20-Year Music Journey

Nigerian singer and rapper, Oladapo Oyebanjo, with the stage name “D’banj”, said his 20 years music journey would not have been complete without his business partner, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as “Don Jazzy”.

Nigerian singer and rapper, Oladapo Oyebanjo, with the stage name “D’banj”, said his 20 years music journey would not have been complete without his business partner, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as “Don Jazzy”. 41-year-old D’banj took to his Instagram page on Tuesday with a display of a video to appreciate Don Jazzy and invite him […]

Kizz Daniel Set to Release Two New Singles ‘Double’ and ‘Baby Sha’

Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel is set to continue his impressive streak with the release of two highly anticipated singles, "Double" and "Baby Sha". 

Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel is set to continue his impressive streak with the release of two highly anticipated singles, “Double” and “Baby Sha”.  The announcement was made by the artist himself on his Instagram page on May 28, 2024, where he shared a captivating post featuring him and his wife, seemingly from a video […]