Tag: #MusicNews
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REMA BUILDS ANTICIPATION AS HE TEASES NEW SINGLE “TEA”
Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has unveiled a teaser for his forthcoming single, “TEA,” which is scheduled for release on Friday. The singer shared a 26-second preview on his verified X account with the caption, “TEA Friday,” giving fans a first taste of his latest project. The teaser shows Rema riding a…
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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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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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WIZKID SET TO HEADLINE TWO MAJOR U.S. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS
Wizkid is heading back to the U.S. festival stage this summer. The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer has announced that he will headline BlastFest in Seattle on July 18 and Trillville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24. The announcement was made through his official Instagram page. At BlastFest, Wizkid will share the stage with top…
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TEKNO EXPLORES LOVE, HEARTBREAK AND COMMITMENT IN NEW ALBUM ‘WHERE DID LOVE GO?’
Nigerian Afrobeats star Augustine Okechukwu, popularly known as Tekno, has released a new eight-track album, ‘Where Did Love Go?’, offering listeners a heartfelt journey through love, longing, commitment and emotional vulnerability. According to emPawa Africa, the project follows the success of the singles Bamboo, Press Button and Matter, which have collectively garnered more than 3.1…
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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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WIZKID, BURNA BOY, REMA LEAD 2026 AMA NOMINATIONS AS AFROBEATS SHINES GLOBALLY
Afrobeats is having a global moment again—this time with major American Music Awards recognition and fresh debate over its roots. Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema have all been nominated for Best Afrobeats Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards. But the spotlight isn’t just on awards. Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, has stepped in to…
