BET Awards 2025: Ayra Starr, Tems & Burna Boy Lead African Nominees

BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the âBET Awardsâ 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, Shallipopi, Shaboozey, Odeal, Maglera Doe Boy, Uncle Waffles, Dlala Thukzin, Abigail Chams, TxC, all recognized for their exceptional contributions to music […]
Wizkid, Rema, Tems, Asake Nominated for 2025 AMAs

Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have been nominated for the Favourite Afrobeats Category at the 2025 American Music Awards. They will be competing with South African star, Tyla, for the prize. The 2025 American Music Award show will hold on May 25, after failing to hold in the past two years, and will be hosted by singer […]
Trace Awards 2025 Highlights Captivate Global Audiences

The Trace Awards were born out of a passion for Afro-Urban music, aiming to celebrate and promote the creativity of this culture on the world stage. After a ceremony celebrating Afro-Urban music and culture, Trace is delighted to announce the broadcast of the Trace Awards 2025 highlights on its channels worldwide. The Trace Awards brought […]
Rema Announces 2025 Tour Dates

Nigerian singer Rema has announced that he will kick-off his Tour 2025, with Edmonton, Canada, on April 11 and end in Barcelona on August 3. The Calm Down hitmaker, took to his Instagram page to note that he will be performing in Mexico city, New York, Milan, Brussels, Osaka, Berlin, Tokyo and Chicago, as well as […]
Rema to Release New Single âIs It a Crimeâ on Feb 7

Nigerian singer, Rema, has teased his first single of the year titled âIs It a Crimeâ, which samples British-Nigerian singer Sade Aduâs 1985 hit song of the same title. The music star took to social media to announce the song and its official mysuc video would be out on Friday February 7. Spotify recognised Rema […]
Tems, Rema, and Seun Kuti to Perform at Coachella 2025

Nigeria will have strong representation at the 2025 Coachella music festival, with Tems, Rema, and Seun Kuti set to take the stage. The annual festival, held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, is one of the worldâs most renowned music events and will run from April 11 to April 20. Tems, who wowed […]
Don Jazzy Names Tega The New President of Mavin

The founder of Mavin (Records) Global, Michael Collins Ajereh, Don Jazzy, names Tega Oghenejobo the new President of the company. In a recent post on his X, Don Jazzy stated that Tega’s role has been expanded to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of the label. In his words, “Iâm proud to […]
Full List of 2024 MTV EMA Nominations

MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs, with African stars taking center stage, showcasing their incredible achievements over the past year. Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations. Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best African Act”, and her captivating performances […]
Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks on Billboard 200 Chart

Rema’s debut album, ‘Raves & Roses,’ has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment marks it as the second longest-charting Nigerian album in the history of the prestigious chart, following Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ which has spent 133 weeks on the chart. Since its release, ‘Raves & […]
Rema wins double at 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards

Afrobeats sensation Rema has added to his impressive accolades by winning multiple awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards for his hit song “Calm Down.” The song clinched both the Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song awards. Rema’s success is shared with his co-writers and co-producers, Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez, […]