Tag: #AfricanMusic
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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…
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TEMS MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE ARTIST WITH RIAA DIAMOND-CERTIFIED SINGLE IN THE U.S.
Nigerian singer Tems has made history by becoming the first African female artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States. The Grammy-winning artiste achieved the milestone through “Wait For U,” her hit collaboration with Future and Drake. The song has surpassed 10 million certified units in the U.S., with music tracking platform Chart…
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DAVIDO REVEALS HE SPENDS UP TO $300,000 MONTHLY ON PERSONAL LIFESTYLE
Afrobeats star Davido has opened up about the cost of maintaining his lifestyle, revealing that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on personal expenses. During a livestream with DavrelTV, the singer said the amount does not include expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars or jewellery. According to him, the figure reflects the financial…
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ASAKE ANNOUNCES ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ WORLD TOUR ACROSS EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
Afrobeats superstar Asake has announced his highly anticipated “In God We Trust” World Tour, taking his music to fans across Europe and North America. The tour will begin at Afro Nation Portugal before moving to major cities including Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. The European leg will feature performances in Paris, London…
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DAVIDO ANNOUNCES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘ORIADE,’ SET FOR JULY 31 RELEASE
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced that his sixth studio album, ORIADE, will be released on July 31, 2026. The award-winning singer made the announcement on his X account, revealing both the album title and release date. ORIADE comes just months after the release of 5ive and marks another major milestone in a career that has…
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TYLA DOES IT AGAIN: SA STAR SNAGS GRAMMY, NIGERIA MISSES OUT
“Push 2 Start” powers South Africa’s Tyla to another Grammy as Nigerian heavyweights fall short South African pop sensation Tyla has clinched Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards, edging out a strong Nigerian lineup and sealing her second Grammy win. The ceremony lit up the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday…
