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Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician and first…
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Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools After Devastating Colombia Earthquake
Colombian superstar Shakira has pledged an initial $1.25 million toward rebuilding schools and restoring educational…
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MTV VMAs Discontinue Best Afrobeats Category Ahead of 2026 Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards have discontinued the Best Afrobeats category for the 2026 edition…
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Diddy Files Counterclaims Against Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed counterclaims against music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, escalating their…
Jamen Capital and Merlin have completed their acquisition of Curve Royalty Systems from Virgin Music Group, officially returning the music royalty-processing platform to independent ownership.…
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl Earns Second-Highest First-Day Spotify Streams for a Female African Album in…
Ayra Starr has opened the era of her third studio album Starrgirl with a major streaming milestone, recording 3,941,409 global Spotify streams in its first…
Claressa Shields has added another historic achievement to her extraordinary boxing career, defeating Australia’s Kaye Scott by sixth-round TKO at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.…
Cameroon have made history by winning their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating tournament debutants Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final in…
Algeria have made history at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), securing their first-ever podium finish after defeating hosts Morocco in a dramatic…
Missy Elliott is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Aaliyah’s landmark second studio album, One in a Million, reflecting on a project that helped reshape the…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced plans to headline London Stadium for two nights in 2027, adding another major international stadium milestone to his career. The…
Megan Thee Stallion has entered a new distribution partnership with Interscope Records, giving the Houston superstar access to the major label’s global distribution and strategic…
Ayra Starr has revealed that a deluxe edition of her newly released third studio album, Starrgirl, is already ready, giving fans another reason to look…
Wizkid is set to headline the 2026 edition of Detty December Fest, taking the stage on December 18 for the festival’s grand opening night in…
Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr has officially released her highly anticipated third studio album, Starrgirl, marking a new chapter in the singer’s rapidly evolving career.…
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to headline the 2026 Global Citizen Festival, taking place on September 26 at Central Park’s Great Lawn in…
YouTube is raising the bar for new creators seeking to earn money from advertising and YouTube Premium revenue, doubling the required watch time or Shorts…
Janet Jackson is set to celebrate the anniversary of her landmark album Control with a new concert film, Janet Jackson: Control 40 The Airtab Music…
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…
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Upcoming African Hall of Fame Events Around the World
Celebrating African Excellence Across Continents — From Accra to London, Kigali to New York
African Innovators Recognition Week
Guardians of African Culture & Heritage Ceremony
Cultural Icons Recognition Night
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