Tag: #Afrobeats
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‘POLITAINMENT’: NIGERIAN MUSICIANS TURN POLITICAL PRAISE-SINGING INTO BIG BUSINESS
Political praise-singing in Nigeria is evolving from traditional Fuji, Jùjú and Hausa musical performances into a growing commercial culture where musicians use Afrobeats, hip-hop and social media to promote politicians and their activities. The trend, increasingly described as “politainment,” has seen campaign rallies transformed into entertainment events, with artistes composing campaign songs, performing at political…
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AYRA STARR TO HEADLINE NFL LONDON GAME HALFTIME SHOW
Nigerian Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to headline the American Express halftime show at the NFL London Game on Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The singer will perform during the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars as part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The NFL…
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THE HEADIES UNVEILS NOMINEES FOR 18TH EDITION IN TORONTO
The Headies has unveiled nominees for its 18th edition, with the prestigious African music awards scheduled to hold on October 25 in Toronto, Canada. The organisers said the 2026 edition features 213 nominations across 35 categories, recognising artistes and music projects released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026. Fola leads the nominations with…
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PRAIZ THRILLS LAGOS MUSIC LOVERS AT ‘RnB ROOM’ SHOW
Nigerian R&B singer Praise Adejo, popularly known as Praiz, thrilled music lovers with a live performance at his ‘RnB Room’ show in Lagos on Sunday night. The monthly event, held at Live Lounge, Victoria Island, brought together R&B enthusiasts and featured performances by Fome, Beekay, MichStraaw, Faidvine and Highbreed. Praiz captivated the audience with his…
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DAVIDO FREE TO VISIT EDO, SAYS STATE GOVERNMENT
The Edo State Government has dismissed reports that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been banned from entering the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, described the report as false and said the government had no intention of restricting Davido’s movement in Edo. Afegbua said Edo remained home to…
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VICTONY RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘STARLIFE’
Nigerian singer Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has released his highly anticipated sophomore album, “Starlife,” a 15-track project now available on major streaming platforms. The album features collaborations with BNXN, Young Jonn, Fola, Blaqbonez, Baby Boy AV and YKB, bringing together established Afrobeats artistes and emerging talents. “Starlife” follows Victony’s debut studio album, “Stubborn,”…
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AYRA STARR’S ‘STARRGIRL’ DEBUTS AT NO.3 ON SPOTIFY UK CHART
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has debuted at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top albums debut UK chart with her latest album, “STARRGIRL”. According to @hypetribeng, the album ranked third on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut UK chart following its release on Aug. 14. “STARRGIRL” is a 16-track album featuring Nigerian artistes…
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AYRA STARR, ZAYN’S ‘HEAVEN BABY’ CLIMBS TO NO. 31 ON GLOBAL CHART
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has reached No. 31 on the Global Shazam Top Songs chart with “Heaven Baby,” her collaboration with British singer ZAYN. The song recorded a 40-place jump on the global chart, according to entertainment platform @thedebuthub, highlighting its growing international appeal. “Heaven Baby” is part of Ayra Starr’s third studio album,…
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VICTONY UNVEILS ‘STARLIFE’ ALBUM COVER AHEAD OF AUGUST 21 RELEASE
Nigerian singer and rapper Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has unveiled the official cover art for his forthcoming album, “Starlife,” ahead of its Aug. 21 release. The “Soweto” hitmaker shared the artwork on his verified X account on Tuesday, announcing that the album would arrive on Friday. The cover features a childhood photograph of…
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FENTY BEAUTY CELEBRATES AYRA STARR’S ‘STARRGIRL’ ALBUM RELEASE
Rihanna’s beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, has congratulated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr on the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with a special package of beauty products and flowers. The package, tagged “@fentybeauty for Starrgirl,” was shared on social media on Friday, coinciding with the album’s release. Photographs showed Fenty Beauty products and flowers presented…
