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Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ Breaks Spotify Nigeria’s Opening Day Streaming Record

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single 'Higher,

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single ‘Higher,’ which has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. Since his breakthrough international hit ‘YE’ in 2018, Burna Boy has established himself as one of the […]

Burna Boy Produces First Film ‘3 Cold Dishes’Ā 

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking.

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking. Burna Boy will produce the film through Spaceship Films, the production company he started back in 2015 with his mother, Bose […]

Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact.

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ā€˜African giantā€™ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts ā€“ Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]

Rema, Burna Boy win at 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards

See full winners of the iHeart Radio Music Awards

SZA was the largest winner at the 2024 iHeart Radio Award, which took place in Los Angeles on April 1. She won three prizes, including Song of the Year for her song “Kill Bill.” Burna Boy saw off competition from Wizkid, Tyla, Tems, and Rema to win the Best African Music Act. RemaĀ andĀ SelenaĀ GomezĀ also won the award for Collaboration of the Year […]

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 Nigeriaā€™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 ā€˜Best African Music Performanceā€™ trophy to South-African singer Tyla who earned the prize with her 2023 track, ā€œWaterā€. 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 superstarsĀ Burna Boy,Ā Asake, Tyla andĀ RemaĀ 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, […]