Shortly after winning double MOBOS for ‘Best African Music Act’ and ‘Best International Act’ awards, Ayra Starr stunned at fashion week for Di Petsa, the avant-garde label founded by Dimitra Petsa renowned for its signature wet-look designs and fluid storytelling in fashion. With confidence and grace, Ayra Starr walked the runway, embodying the ethereal yet…
Music Therapist and rising artist LLONA is going on a nationwide tour across Nigeria, bringing his music directly to fans in cities that rarely make the cut on major tour schedules. Titled The Homeless Nationwide Tour, this run will see LLONA perform in Abuja, Lagos, Ife, Ibadan, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and many…
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw has set the stage for blockbuster encounters as 16 European clubs prepare to battle for continental glory. The draw, conducted on Friday, February 21, paired some of Europe’s biggest names against each other, with a Madrid derby, Bayern vs. Leverkusen, and PSG vs. Liverpool standing out as…
Just after being acquitted in his 14-day assault trial in LA, A$AP Rocky has officially been announced as Ray-Ban’s first-ever creative director. A$AP’s partnership will include collections, store design, campaign direction, and much more. The 88-year-old label plans to use this partnership as a catalyst to facilitate the birth of something unique. “We are not…
Two of Nigeria’s street pop frontrunners, Shallipopi and Seyi Vibez, have officially released their first projects under their own record labels following disputes with their former label, Dapper Music. Shallipopi has released his latest single, Laho, marking his first official release under his independent label, Plutomania Records. Meanwhile, Seyi Vibez has dropped a surprise EP,…
During ComplexCon in December 2024, Travis Scott and Nike unveiled an entire museum dedicated to showcasing past releases and upcoming drops. Among the standout reveals was a new “Limelight” colorway of the Zoom Field Jaxx. The Light Chocolate and Leche Blue colorways preceded this pair(Zoom Field Jaxx) and were released in 2024, retailing for $170….
Nigerian music giants Davido and Wizkid have expanded their already illustrious award collections with new wins at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. Wizkid, who has won this award five times, secured his sixth after his collaboration with Brent Faiyaz, Piece of My Heart, clinched the award for Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration (Contemporary). This latest…
As anticipation builds for Burna Boy’s forthcoming album, “No Sign of Weakness”, the Afro-fusion pioneer has treated fans to a fresh single titled “Update.” This track stands out as it samples Soul II Soul’s iconic 1989 hit, “Back to Life,”. It adds a growing number of Afrobeats’ biggest stars recently pulling and sampling sounds from…
Cover: Knit Jerseys by – MIASIN Some pieces never leave the fashion cycles, and knit jerseys are one of them. Whether it’s the influence of high-fashion reinterpretations or reimagining vintage football kits, knit jerseys have remained a constant breath of new life with every era. There’s something about the texture, of course. Unlike traditional polyester…
In a high-profile legal battle, A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, was acquitted of two felony assault charges on February 18, 2025. The charges stemmed from a November 2021 incident in Hollywood, where he was accused of firing a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend and A$AP Mob member, (A$AP Relli) Terell Ephron. The trial, held…
Tems, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female African artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This was accomplished through her “Wait for You” collaboration with Future and Drake. If anyone had told Tems in 2020/2021—before her major break with Essence—that her music would be sampled by Future and Drake, earning…
Ayra Starr achieved a historic milestone at the just concluded 2025 MOBO Awards, held on February 18 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena by clinching both the ‘Best African Music Act’ and ‘Best International Act’ awards. Starr’s victory as ‘Best International Act’ is particularly notable, as she becomes the first African woman to receive this honor—an award…
Since recent years of revenue downturn, Nike has been on a mission to reclaim their market dominance under new CEO Elliott Hill, who joined in 2024, and NIKESKIMS may just be another tryout avenue to do just that. “We’re energized by the opportunity to build a new brand and shake things up for the next…
African players continue to light up pitches across Europe, delivering match-winning performances and clutch moments. From players leading title-chasing teams to relegation battlers fighting for survival, here are the game-changers from the past week. Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) Manchester City’s January signing Omar Marmoush has officially announced his arrival in the Premier League. After a…
Billboard’s Women in Music is back, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of its most powerful yet. The ceremony will honor some of the most influential women in the music industry, from rising stars to legendary icons. Among this year’s special award recipients are; Erykah Badu who will receive the Icon…