Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Adichie, Shine at 2025 Met Gala
Nigerian celebrities brought African excellence to the forefront at the 2025 Met Gala, held on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Celebrated personalities including Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Chimamanda Adichie, and fashion designer Swanky Jerry captivated the global audience with bold fashion statements that celebrated African heritage. This year’s […]
Court Grants Speed Darlington ₦20 Million Bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in the sum of ₦20 million. Justice Ekerete Akpan approved the bail on Wednesday with stringent conditions, including one surety who must be a Level 10 civil servant residing in Abuja. The surety is required to provide […]
Burna Boy to Drop New Single ‘Bundle’ on 18 December
Burna Boy is set to release a new single titled ‘Bundle’ as he gears up to close out 2024 with a bang. Following a busy year, including his historic Grammy performance and record-breaking concert tours in the US and Canada, Burna Boy will drop ‘Bundle’ on Wednesday, 18 December. This new track follows his Grammy-nominated […]
Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV EMAs [Full Winners List]
South African singer Tyla has reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual awards, held on Sunday, November 10 at the Co-op Arena, honored standout global artists and celebrated musical diversity. The Best Afrobeats category included Nigerian artists Burna […]
Tiwa Savage: ‘More Women Hit on Me Than Men.’
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage recently disclosed that women approach her more frequently than men, a pattern she finds surprising. In an interview on Beat 99.9 FM, the 44-year-old singer shared, “I do not know why, but a lot more women hit on me more than men. I do not know why.” Savage also addressed the […]
“Love, Damini” Achieves RIAA Gold Status with 500,000 Sales in the U.S.
The 2022 album “Love, Damini” has achieved significant success in the United States, selling 500,000 units and earning an RIAA Gold plaque. This milestone is largely due to hit tracks like “Last Last,” which peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the collaboration “For My Hand” featuring Ed Sheeran, along with guest […]
Full List: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Rema, Asake, Diamond Platnumz, others nominated for the 2024 MTV EMAs
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 […]
Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ Breaks Spotify Nigeria’s Opening Day Streaming Record
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single ‘Higher,’ which has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. Since his breakthrough international hit ‘YE’ in 2018, Burna Boy has established himself as one of the […]
Burna Boy Produces First Film ‘3 Cold Dishes’
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking. Burna Boy will produce the film through Spaceship Films, the production company he started back in 2015 with his mother, Bose […]
Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)
The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]
