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Wizkid to Headline Detty December Fest 2026 Opening Night in Lagos
Wizkid is set to headline the 2026 edition of Detty December Fest, taking the stage…
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Ayra Starr Releases Third Studio Album Starrgirl Featuring Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN and Others
Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr has officially released her highly anticipated third studio album, Starrgirl,…
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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to Perform at 2026 Global Citizen Festival
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to headline the 2026 Global Citizen Festival, taking…
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YouTube Doubles Monetization Requirements for New Creators Starting 2027
YouTube is raising the bar for new creators seeking to earn money from advertising and…
Shakira and Burna Boy have reached another major milestone with their 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai”, which has now surpassed 1 billion streams…
Ariana Grande has officially entered another elite tier of Billboard history, becoming one of only three female artists to surpass 100 career entries on the…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could be adding another title to his already remarkable résumé: recording artist. The actor, professional wrestler and Hollywood superstar is opening…
Spotify is set to introduce a new “AI Persona” label that will help listeners distinguish between artists who are genuine human performers and artist profiles…
Nigerian Afropop powerhouse Yemi Alade has announced her highly anticipated new studio album, It’s Yemi Alade, which is set to arrive on September 11. The…
Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele is set to return to the big screen with a new blockbuster titled The Four, scheduled for release in December 2026.…
Megan Thee Stallion has officially reignited excitement around her next album, Megan: Act III, giving fans the strongest indication yet that the project is approaching.…
South African house music trio Mi Casa are celebrating 15 years since the beginning of their remarkable musical journey, marking a milestone for one of…
Reggae legend Bob Marley has achieved another extraordinary milestone on the Billboard charts, with his music now spending a remarkable 950 weeks on the Billboard…
Ariana Grande has scored another major career milestone as her latest album, Petal, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving the pop superstar…
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has reached another major streaming milestone, becoming the first and only African artist to surpass 60 million monthly listeners on Spotify.…
Asake’s MONEY Surpasses 400 Million Spotify Streams, Becomes Nigeria’s Most-Streamed Project of 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has reached another major streaming milestone as his album MONEY officially surpasses 400 million streams on Spotify, making it the most-streamed…
R&B superstar Kehlani has officially kicked off the highly anticipated Kehlani World Tour, launching a new chapter in support of her latest musical era. The…
Congolese music superstar Fally Ipupa is set to release his ambitious new album, XX: Delirium, on September 18, with the project featuring an extraordinary 51…
Nigerian rap and Afrobeats heavyweight Olamide has added two new UK certifications to his growing list of international achievements. The YBNL founder has received new…
Nigerian Afropop star Victony has officially announced his highly anticipated sophomore album, STARLIFE, which is set for release on August 14. The announcement ushers in…
Music legends Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean officially launched the 30th anniversary celebration of The Score with a special performance in London, marking three decades…
Rapper and producer Kanye West is facing a new legal challenge after a music producer filed a lawsuit alleging that he was never compensated for…
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