Tag: #Afrobeats
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FIREBOY DML TEASES FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM, ZUKO!
Afrobeats star Fireboy DML has officially kicked off the rollout for his fifth studio album, ZUKO!, sparking excitement among fans across social media. The singer unveiled the project with a promotional image shared on his verified X account, simply captioning it: “Ok, let’s get it. #ZUKO!” The announcement quickly gained traction, with fellow artistes, including…
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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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DAVIDO ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LONDON PREMIERE FOR ‘ORIADE’ ALBUM
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will premiere his forthcoming album, Oriade, at an exclusive live event in London on Aug. 11, giving fans the first opportunity to hear the project before its official tour. The award-winning singer announced the event on his verified X account, revealing that the one-night-only performance will take…
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BRITISH SINGER LUCA ZUCCOTTI VISITS AFRIKA SHRINE, CELEBRATES FELA’S AFROBEATS LEGACY
British Afrobeats artiste Luca Zuccotti has visited the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos in homage to the late Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Photos and videos trending on social media showed Zuccotti touring the iconic shrine, and then meeting with Femi Kuti, Fela’s eldest son. The visit drew attention from music enthusiasts and industry watchers within…
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TENI UNVEILS “THE WELLNESS PACKAGE” EP, CELEBRATES GROWTH AND SELF-DISCOVERY
Award-winning Nigerian singer Teni has released her new six-track EP, The Wellness Package, a project that explores themes of healing, personal growth and community. The release also marks the beginning of her strategic partnership with Gamma, aimed at expanding her creative reach globally. The EP features collaborations with top Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Chike and…
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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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DAVIDO, TEMS, WIZKID TO HEADLINE 2026
Afrobeats superstars Davido, Tems and Wizkid will headline the 2026 AfroPlus Fest, scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6 at the Washington Commanders’ stadium grounds in Maryland, United States. The organisers announced the star-studded lineup on the festival’s official social media platforms. Davido will headline the opening night on September 4, followed by…
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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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BURNA BOY, SHAKIRA, UGANDA’S GHETTO KIDS REHEARSE FOR HISTORIC WORLD CUP FINAL SHOW
Colombian pop star Shakira, Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s famous Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals for their highly anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Videos circulating online show the artistes dancing with members of the Ghetto Kids during rehearsal sessions, building excitement ahead of FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style…
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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…
