7. WIZKID Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has cemented his place as one of Nigeria's most influential artists. Since his breakthrough in 2011 with the hit single Holla…
Read MoreOn October 31, Afro Nation, one of the biggest African-themed concert shows, announced its cancellation of the Lagos Afrobeats show scheduled at Tafawa Balewa, Lagos State. Smade Entertainment, Live Nation,…
Read MoreProducers are the unsung heroes responsible for the current hit tracks we love today. While they are often unacknowledged, music producers are indispensable in ensuring that the melody, lyrics, and…
Read MoreIn the dynamic and rapidly progressing realm of Afrobeats, hot and rising talents emerge regularly to captivate audiences worldwide. We present on today's YNDiscovr the five most promising new artists…
Read MoreConsidered by many to be one of the forerunners of the contemporary African music scene, Patoranking leaves his imprint with his new album, "WORLD BEST." It features sounds from throughout…
Read MoreThe Nigerian music industry is teeming with brilliant and talented artists, and it cannot be easy to keep up with them all. It takes just one song from an artist…
Read MoreIn an era where cross-cultural musical collaborations are redefining the landscape of the music industry, one collaboration stands tall, capturing the essence of transcending boundaries and uniting diverse musical worlds.…
Read MoreGrammy-awarded artist Burna Boy has unveiled "I Told Them...", his seventh studio album. This collection boasts 15 tracks and includes collaborations with artists such as J. Cole, 21 Savage, among…
Read MoreIn the world of music, charisma and confidence often walk a fine line, and that balance seems to be wobbling precariously in the realm of Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy. The…
Read MoreIn the vibrant world of Afrobeats, the melodious Spyro emerges not only as a musical force but as a proponent of a significant message: artists should embrace the responsibility of…
Read MoreWhen we talk about the Nigerian Afrobeats scene, we can't ignore the pioneers who paved the way for its global acclaim. We're talking about the legends, the ones who laid…
Read MoreRema, the talented Nigerian artist, is spearheading the global exportation of Afrobeats with his chart-topping single, 'Calm Down'. This infectious track has taken the world by storm, resonating with audiences…
Read MoreVybz 94.5 FM, the leading Afrobeats visual music radio station based in Lagos, is making a significant impact locally and globally with its dynamic programming and commitment to showcasing the…
Read MoreIn a nostalgic social media post, veteran Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, fondly referred to as Omosexy, asserted that Nollywood had already introduced the Nigerian entertainment industry to the world…
Read MoreAfrobeats, the infectious and vibrant music genre that originated in Nigeria, continues to soar to new heights on the international stage. Nigerian superstars are captivating audiences worldwide, selling out prestigious…
Read MoreDuring a recent interview on ‘The 77’ Podcast, Nigerian music duo, Paul and Peter Okoye, better known as P-Square, made a bold claim that their split in 2016 paved the…
Read MoreCameroonian-American singer Libianca Fonji has teamed up with Nigerian Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Omah Lay to release a remix of her hit single 'People'. The original version of the…
Read MoreThe music video for Tiwa Savage's latest smash hit single, 'Loaded,' has been released. Asake, who is all the rage right now, joined forces with Tiwa Savage to add his…
Read MoreAfrobeats to the world. This vote of confidence in the crossover potential of Nigeria’s music industry has been a thing for some time now. An affirmation that music created in…
Read MoreIt's 2019 and Burna Boy is billed to perform at the Coachella music festival, but he isn't happy with his name in small fonts. In a line up headlined by…
Read MoreYou would have to go as far back as 2017 for the last time popular music awards MOBO held. But after a long hiatus, the awards has returned with a…
Read MoreMuch fanfare had been generated because of Davido’s third studio album and on November 13th, the artiste, born David Adeleke, didn’t disappoint his global legion of fans with the scheduled…
Read MorePerhaps for the first time ever, we have the big four of Davido, Wizkid, Olamide and Burna Boy dropping albums in the space of four months as each of them…
Read MoreWhen the Recording Academy announced the renaming of the Grammy 'Best World Music' album category to 'Best Global Music' album, to avoid “connotations of colonialism", it was a clear indication that the…
Read MoreNigeria’s independence anniversary should not just be about politics or governance, it is supposed to be emancipation across every sector and industry and music is not left out. Since 1960,…
Read MoreBeyoncé just might be the necessary ingredient to rocket Afrobeats into the mainstream US music scene," Quartz Africa wrote days ago after it was revealed that The Lion King album would…
Read MorePiggybacking off Davido's sold out London show at the 02 Arena, which buzzed on social media two weeks ago and has increased his celebrity capital, he was recently a guest…
Read MoreFor those who have been following Nigerian music since its first post-democratic wave, will instantly remember that one of the most successful rappers of that time, Naeto Chikwe (otherwise known…
Read MoreAs African popular music continues to segue into radio playlists all over the world, much is heard but little is known about the UK's Afrobeats scene. The first time Afrobeats…
Read MoreFela, the irreverent, the maverick, the musical genius, the unfettered, Abami Eda, first of his name. This day in 1997, the world received the news of the death of the…
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