Category: The Music Blog
Davido’s album announcement prompts Wande Coal to push back album release date
Wande Coal, an award-winning Nigerian music sensation, has decided to push back the release of his new album ‘Legend or ...
Davido makes comeback to social media, reveals 4th album titled ‘Timeless’
Hey, guess who’s back? It’s the Afrobeats sensation, Davido! After months of being off the radar, the singer announced his ...
Burna Boy to perform at 2023 Champions League final
Award-winning Afro-fusion musician Burna Boy will take the stage at the 2023 UEFA Champions League (UCL) final. The Atatürk Olympic ...
Rema’s “Calm Down” Makes History as First African Song to Reach 400 Million YouTube Views
Rema, the talented Nigerian singer, has taken the music world by storm, as his hit song, “Calm Down,” has reached ...
Burna Boy makes history with RIAA platinum plaque for hit song ‘Last Last’
Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career as his latest hit single, ‘Last ...
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ goes platinum in the UK
‘Calm Down,’ by Divine Ikubor (a.k.a. Rema), a Nigerian musician has been certified platinum in the United Kingdom. If an ...
Libianca, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay Collaborate on Remix of “People”
Cameroonian-American singer Libianca Fonji has teamed up with Nigerian Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Omah Lay to release a remix ...
Rema and I are not dating, he is my brother in Christ – Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr has said categorically that she and Rema are not romantically involved and are only friends. Several fans have ...
Falz and Tekno collaborate on empowering song ‘O wa’ ahead of 2023 Elections
Nigerian superstar rapper, Falz, and multi-talented hitmaker, Tekno, have joined forces to create a socially conscious song aimed at inspiring ...
Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema perform at 2023 NBA All-Star Game
At the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, incredible performances by Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems capped a night of celebration for ...
Rema releases two new singles ‘Reason You’ and ‘Holiday’
Rema, the Nigerian artist, has put out two new songs titled, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Reason You’. The singles were released early ...
Burna Boy, Tems & Rema to Headline 2023 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show
Tems, Burna Boy, and Rema have been recruited to headline the 2023 edition of the NBA All-Star Weekend. At this year’s ...
Rihanna is back and expecting baby number 2!
After a four-year hiatus from live performances and a seven-year gap since her previous album, Rihanna returned to the spotlight ...
Ayra Starr releases new hit track ‘Sability’
Ayra Starr, the reigning queen of music at Mavin Records, has just released a fresh new tune called ‘Sability.’ Following ...
My next plan is to win a Grammy for ‘Best Artiste in Africa’ – Portable
In a chat with comedian and content creator Timi Agbaje, Portable said that he hopes to win a Grammy someday. ...
Grammy Awards 2023: Tems bags her first Grammy, Beyonce makes history, Viola Davis becomes an EGOT
The 2023 Grammys are over! All 91 awards were presented on Sunday, February 5 in downtown Los Angeles, beginning with ...
Beyoncé announces ‘Renaissance’ world tour
Grammy-winning American artist Beyoncé has finally confirmed the dates for her long-awaited “Renaissance” world tour. The Renaissance, Beyonce’s seventh studio ...
Stop copying Asake’s style – Portable tells Seyi Vibez
Afrobeats wunderkind Seyi Vibez has been called out by Nigerian street music superstar Portable for allegedly ripping off the sound ...
Many people made fun of me when I transitioned from Highlife to Afropop – Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold, the artist, has disclosed that he was ridiculed by critics when he transitioned from Highlife to Afropop. The musician ...
Full list: Tems makes history with Oscars nomination
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, has again made the country proud with her historic nomination in the 2023 Oscars for her ...
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake nominated for 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards – See Full List
Nominees for the Tingo Mobile-Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 have been announced by Soundcity radio and television. Several prominent figures from ...
Ask Nigerians for help, our music is a disgrace – Shatta Wale to Ghanaians
Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian musician, has once more criticized his country’s music business while pleading for Nigerian assistance. The controversial ...
Wizkid announces tour with Davido
Wizkid and Davido are finally teaming up for a tour after years of fans feuding about who is the better artist. ...
O2 Brixton’s license suspended for 3 months following deaths at Asake’s concert
The London club O2 Brixton has had its license taken away for three months because of the crowd rampage that occurred during ...
Tems nominated for three NAACP awards – See Full List
The Nigerian musician Tems has been nominated for three NAACP Image Awards at this year’s 54th ceremony. Tems was nominated twice for ...
Burna Boy to perform at Coachella 2023
The April 2023 Coachella festival will feature performances from a variety of performers, including Nigerian superstar Burna Boy. Burna Boy ...
Rema makes history as first African act to reach No.1 on Billboard Global 200 Exl. US Singles Chart
With a leap from No. 8 to No. 1, “Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez became each act’s first ...
Kizz Daniel releases visuals for new single ‘Rich Till I Die’
Afro-classic vocalist Kizz Daniel is back with a new release to spin and excite music fans. This year, he has ...
If you like no love me, na God go punish you – Burna Boy addresses fans after showing up late to concert
Popular Nigerian artist Burna Boy is in the headlines because of his concert on January 1, 2023, in Lagos. The ...
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ ranks no.1 on the Most Viewed Music Video of 2022 List
Rema, an Afrobeats superstar, has topped YouTube’s 2022 Most Viewed Nigerian Music Videos with his smash tune, “Calm Down.” Dataleum, ...
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