TikTok Removes Taylor Swift and The Weeknd’s music
TikTok has removed music by stars including Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Olivia Rodrigo from videos after a row with their record label, Universal Music Group (UMG). A licensing agreement between TikTok and the label expired on Wednesday, and a new deal could not be reached. UMG said TikTok wanted to pay a “fraction” of […]
Adele to Play Concerts in Custom-Made Stadium in Germany this Summer
Adele has announced four concerts in a specially-built stadium in Munich this summer – an idea she described as “a bit random, but still fabulous! The shows will take place in an 80,000-capacity open-air venue in the German city on 2, 3, 9 and 10 August. It will be the first time the singer has […]
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: āODOā. 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 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, […]
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. […]
Ruger Has Split from D’ Prince’s Jonzing World Record Label
Nigerian artist Ruger has gained recognition for his unique blend of Dancehall and Afrobeats, captivating audiences globally. In a recent development confirmed by a source within Jonzing World, the Dancehall star Ruger has parted ways with the Jonzing World label, with which he had been signed since 2019. Ruger was introduced in 2020 by Jonzing […]
Asake, Rema, Nicki Minaj to Headline 2024 Afro Nation Festival
Rema, Asake, and Nicki Minaj are among the headliners for the 2024 Afro Nation festival, set to hold from June 26 to 28 in Algarve Portimao, Portugal. The organisers, via a post on X on Monday, unveiled the three music stars along with a list of notable artistes slated to perform at the event. The […]