Rema’s Calm Down makes Afrobeats history in the US
Rema’s “Calm Down” is now the most-streamed Afrobeats song in the US. The music monitoring platform, Chart Data, said on X that the song has become “the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over one billion on-demand streams in the US”. Last year, Chart Data had already described “Calm Down” as the most successful […]
Yemi Alade to Release New Single “TOMORROW” Featuring Nollywood Star Kate 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. 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. 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. 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 […]
Davido Wins ‘Best African Artiste’ at Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Stonebwoy Dominates with Six Awards
Nigeria’s renowned artist Davido has emerged victorious at the recently concluded Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), clinching the prestigious ‘Best African Artiste’ award. The award ceremony, held in Ghana, saw Davido triumph over esteemed colleagues in the African music scene, including Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, Tyla, and Asake. However, it was Ghanaian sensation Stonebwoy who […]
Tems creates a new record on Spotify 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”
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.” 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 […]
Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant
Kanye West is being sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination by a woman who worked as his assistant for two years. In a lawsuit, Lauren Pisciotta alleges the star sent her lewd texts and performed sex acts while on the phone with her, according to US media. She claims she was […]