Tag: #AfricanMusic
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DAVIDO, REMA LEAD AFRICAN STARS AT AFRO NATION PORTUGAL 2027
Afrobeats stars Davido and Rema will headline the 2027 edition of Afro Nation Portugal alongside Congolese music star Fally Ipupa, organisers have announced. The festival, scheduled for June 9 to 11, 2027, at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal, will also feature Nigerian artistes Omah Lay and Victony on the main Lit Stage. Other…
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KING SUNNY ADE CELEBRATED AS LEGENDARY MUSICIAN MARKS 80TH BIRTHDAY
Legendary Nigerian jùjú musician, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has been celebrated by fans, colleagues and public figures as he marks his 80th birthday. Born on Sept. 22, 1946, in Ondo State, King Sunny Ade began his musical career with Moses Olaiya’s Federal Rhythm Dandies before forming the Green…
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BURNA BOY TO HEADLINE HALFTIME SHOW AT NFL PARIS GAME
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, will headline the halftime show at the NFL Paris Game on Oct. 25 at the Stade de France. The Afrobeats star will perform during the regular-season clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, marking the NFL’s first regular-season game in France. The league…
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BURNA BOY BECOMES FIRST NIGERIAN ARTISTE TO SURPASS 4 BILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS
Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first Nigerian artiste to surpass four billion views on YouTube. The milestone combines views from music videos and other content on his official channel. The achievement further highlights Burna Boy’s global appeal and the growing international reach of Afrobeats. His…
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ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO SET TO BECOME FIRST AFRICAN MUSICIAN WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Billboard, the five-time Grammy Award winner will receive the honour in the Recording category during a ceremony at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The recognition will also…
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WIZKID TO HEADLINE OPENING NIGHT OF 2026 DETTY DECEMBER FEST
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, will headline the opening night of the 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos. Organisers said Wizkid will take the stage on December 18, kicking off the 13-day festival, which will run until December 30 and feature music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment. The 2026 edition…
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PRINCE NICO MBARGA’S ROCAFIL JAZZ REBORN, DAUGHTER REFLECTS ON FATHER’S LEGACY
The legacy of legendary Nigerian-Cameroonian musician Prince Nico Mbarga is being revived through the return of Rocafil Jazz, led by his sons, Nico Mbarga Jnr. and Phils Mbarga. In a heartfelt tribute, his daughter, Estelle Mbarga, recalled her father not only as a celebrated musician but as the man she knew simply as “Daddy.” She…
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DAVIDO RELEASES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘ORIADE’
Afrobeats superstar Davido has released his sixth studio album, ORIADE, a 13-track project that arrives as the singer marks 15 years in professional music. The album, released Friday across major streaming platforms, follows his previous projects, Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis, A Good Time, A Better Time, Timeless and 5ive. Davido said the title combines…
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WIZKID LIGHTS UP U.S. FESTIVAL, STRENGTHENS AFROBEATS’ GLOBAL REACH
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid delivered a standout performance at the 2026 TribeVille Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis, Minnesota, captivating thousands of fans and reinforcing the growing global influence of Afrobeats. The Grammy-winning singer performed several of his hit songs before an energetic crowd at the annual festival, which celebrates Black music and culture. The event also…
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BURNA BOY RANKED AFRICA’S BEST-SELLING ARTISTE WITH 14.46 MILLION EQUIVALENT ALBUM SALES
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste of all time after recording 14.46 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS) worldwide, according to global music data platform Chartmasters. The milestone was shared by Nigerian music platform The Debut Hub, citing Chartmasters’ latest figures. Equivalent Album Sales combine physical album purchases, digital downloads, single…
