The Headies, have officially announced their nominees for the 17th edition, celebrating the best of Nigerian and African music over the past year. Leading the nominations is Rema, who secured seven nods, close behind him are Ayra Starr and Asake, each earning six nominations. The announcement, made on the official Headies social media accounts, highlights the diversity and talent that…
The excitement surrounding Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema continues to grow, with a billboard for an upcoming “HEIS World Tour” and a show in Paris recently spotted. The Paris concert, scheduled for 28 June 2025 (according to the Poster), will take place at the renowned 20,000-capacity Accor Arena. This came just hours after Rema officially announced…
After months of anticipation, Rema’s long-teased track ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’ finally has an official release date. The song, which interpolates elements of Sade Adu’s iconic 1985 record Is It a Crime, will hit streaming platforms on Friday, February 7, 2025, accompanied by a music video. View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Serving as the Business Manager to Grammy-nominated artist Shallipopi and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Plutomania Records, Ajayi-Abdulhafeez Ezekiel (21Badda), a proud native of Edo State, brings a relentless work ethic and a keen eye for talent to his work. His efforts are not only about elevating individual artists but also about reshaping the…
Kendrick Lamar has always been a master of making statements, a literal walking metaphor—whether through his music, his visuals, or even his fashion. Last night, at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, he did all three at once. The Compton rapper pulled up in a full Canadian tuxedo—see meaning here—just in time to collect his fifth…
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, Nigerian singer Tems took home the award for Best African Music Performance with her song Love Me JeJe. This marks the second time the category has been awarded, following its introduction in 2024. Notably, both winners so far have been women, with South African…
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are just around the corner, set to go live on February 2, 2025, at 5 PM PST (2 AM WAT on February 3) from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with Trevor Noah as the host for the fifth consecutive year. Other confirmed award presenters include Taylor Swift, SZA, and…
Asake kicked off 2025 with two fiery Instagram snippets showcasing a fully tattooed face and body, leaving him nearly unrecognizable. This bold transformation marks a seismic shift in both his style and persona, signaling the start of what many are calling his ‘Lameda’ era.—where he decisively moves away from the image that was associated with…
In 2024, Afrobeats found itself at a crossroads, as an overwhelming number of albums and projects flooded the scene as established stars and few rising talents joined the fray. But despite the flurry of releases, not all managed to soar. For the first time in the genre’s history, it felt like the sky wasn’t big…
South African artist Tyla won big at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, securing two key accolades in the Afrobeats category: Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song for her global hit, Water, but her victory raises pointed questions about representation, categorization, and the identity of Afrobeats. At its core, the Billboard Awards are a numbers…
As African music acts continue to dominate global charts and shape the soundscape of modern pop culture, the producers behind the music are stepping into the spotlight. These maestros, each with a unique touch of their own, are driving the evolution of African music into a new era. Here’s a look at the producers set…
Meet Niinety9, the young artist who’s bringing a fresh sound to the music industry! With his latest EP “Signs of You”, released last month, Niinety9 is cementing himself as a strong Alternative/Afro-fusion artist. We caught up with him to talk about his journey, his inspirations, and what’s next for this talented musician. Q: It’s been…
Joshua Baraka knew he was going to be a singer from childhood. “I started when I was 6,” he remembers. “I had a friend who started a group, and I joined. The first song I ever wrote was about my mother, but I never sung it to her, she never got to hear it! My…
Since the heartbreaking loss of his mother and the announcement of his album Morayo, fans were left expecting a deeply personal and introspective project—one that would showcase Wizkid’s vulnerability. But Wizkid did more than just that. Even in his troubled mind state, he manages to create something transcendent. On the intro track, he lets us…
UK-based artist Odeal has reached a significant milestone in his career by signing with Atlanta-based record label Love Renaissance (LVRN), known for representing powerhouse acts like Summer Walker, 6lack, and Dvsn. This partnership comes as Odeal releases his latest RnB EP, Lustropolis with a guest feature from his now artist mate Summer Walker. The EP…