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Burna Boy headlines Spill Gate Festival in the Bahamas

The African Giant headlined a sold-out show in the Bahamas. Burna Boy is at the forefront of the global exportation of Nigerian music as he continues to sell out record venues all around the world. Another amazing performance, the Grammy winner recently performed a selection of his hit singles for thousands of fans at the […]

Tinubu Congratulates the Nigerian Nominees for the Grammy Awards

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The nominees are Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. Tinubu celebrated the musical artistes who have put Nigeria on the chart of cultural command through their artistry and for their fidelity to the art, audacity, and discipline in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Burna Boy’s fifth Billboard Hot 100 appearance makes African history

Grammy-winning Afro-fusion star Burna Boy has logged his fifth entry on the Billboard Hot 100 as his collaboration ‘Just Like Me’ with American rapper 21 Savage & music producer Metro Booming debuted on 67 on the chart dated January 27, 2024. This makes Burna Boy the Nigerian artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries. […]

Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Perform Live at the Grammys

African Giant Burna Boy has been announced as one of the performing artists at the Grammys 2024 live award show in another historic feat for Africa. According to a January 22, 2024, announcement, Burna Boy is slated to become the first African musician to perform at the Grammys live recording award event. This is yet another […]

Phyno Unveils the Music Video for the Remix of ‘Do I,’ Featuring Burna Boy

Phyno has returned with the freshly released visuals for the remix of his popular single ‘Do I’ with Burna Boy. Comedian Sabinus adds a touch of humor with his comic expressions in a guest appearance in the music video. Since its release in December 2023, the single has achieved notable commercial success. This collaboration is […]

Davido To Perform At Madison Square Garden

Afrobeats megastar Davido is poised to take center stage at NYC’s iconic Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2024, marking his first-ever concert at the legendary venue. The performance is slated to be a highlight of his extended Timeless Tour, spanning across North America. The highly anticipated tour will kick off with the Madison Square […]

Davido’s ‘Timeless’ The Most Streamed Album In Sub-Saharan Africa In 2023

Nigerian superstar Davido is ending 2023 strong with his fourth album, “Timeless,” continuing to shatter numerous streaming records. In the recently released Spotify Wrapped 2023, Davido’s album ‘Timeless’ is ranked as the most streamed album on Spotify in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. The album recently earned a nomination for Best Global Album at the 2024 […]