Tag: Afrobeats

Joeboy exits Empawa, sets up New Record Label with Warner Music

Joseph Akinfenwa-Donus, better known by his stage name Joeboy, is a well-known Afrobeats artist. He has come a long way in his five-year career, and he recently signed a dual deal with Warner Music, a global music powerhouse that also represents Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Burna Boy, and Ckay. The dual deal sees Joeboy launch his own […]

Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, Ayra Starr lose all Grammy Nominations

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 […]

List of Winners for the 2024 Grammy Awards

Album of the year Jon Batiste – World Music Radioboygenius – The RecordMiley Cyrus – Endless Summer VacationLana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean BlvdJanelle Monáe – The Age of PleasureOlivia Rodrigo – GutsTaylor Swift – Midnights – WINNERSZA – SOS Record of the year Jon Batiste – Worshipboygenius […]

Usher Announces New Album With Pheelz and Burna Boy

Grammy-winning American music star Usher has announced a new album and among the artists featured on the project are Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy and hitmaking producer & artist Pheelz. The upcoming 20-track album titled ‘Coming Home’ is set for release on February 9, 2024, and it also features guest appearances from Latto, 21 Savage, Summer […]

Bob Marley’s new EP with Wizkid and Bloody Civilian to be released in February

An EP is set to be released as the soundtrack to the highly anticipated new film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, the movie is in theatres from February 14, 2024. The EP presents seven […]

My acceptance speech and Grammy outfit are ready- Ayra Starr

Nigerian superstars are vying for the most coveted music award, therefore the country’s focus has shifted to the upcoming 2024 Grammy Awards. In an interview with Cool FM Lagos, sensational singer Ayra Starr disclosed that she has practiced her acceptance speech, walk, and dress for the 66th Grammy Awards. Ayra Starr said she was prepared […]

Skepta & Portable tease their Upcoming Single

British rapper Skepta has teased an upcoming release titled ‘Tony Montana’ featuring Nigeria Street pop sensation, Portable. In the teaser that has now gone viral on social media, Skepta and Portable appeared together on a track that has Afrobeats-styled production with Skepta using some Yoruba language in his lyrics. Recall that Portable spent time in […]

Asa will be Dropping her First Single of 2024 Titled ‘ODO’

International superstar Asa is set to thrill fans with a new song after a couple of years. The singer announced in a post on X yesterday that she will be dropping her first single of 2024 on February 1st titled: “ODO”. She thrilled fans in 2022 with the release of her album ‘V’ on which […]

Davido Once Again Shuts Down the O2 Arena

Nigerian hitmaker Davido continued his “Timeless Tour” which made another stop at the iconic O2 Arena in a sold-out show. On January 28, 2024, Davido filled up the O2 Arena as he thrilled fans with a collection of his hit singles while also being joined on the stage by different artists. The multi-awarding-winning artist has […]

Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Tyla, nominated for 2024 Brit Awards

African music is experiencing rapid international recognition, with the superstars behind this global exportation enjoying both commercial success and critical acclaim. International superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Tyla and Rema have all earned nominations for the 2024 Brit Award. Burna Boy and Asake received nominations in the Best International Artist category, competing with American superstars Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, […]