South African singer Tyla has won Best Afrobeats for the second consecutive year at the VMAs for her single Push 2 Start, following her 2024 win for Water. The 23-year-old accepted the award at UBS Arena in New York, calling it “a blessing” to win two years in a row. Her consecutive victories highlight her…
Since the seismic success of KU LO SA in 2022, a debut album had been long overdue. Oxlade — who first broke out with OXYGENE — has steadily carved his name into the fabric of Afrobeats dominance. From turning global stages into sing-alongs to selling out venues across continents, his music has transcended the borders…
FIFA has launched a new Players’ Voice Panel, a 16-member group of football legends set to drive its global fight against racism. Former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah will serve as honorary captain. The panel includes icons such as Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Mercy Akide, Formiga, Briana Scurry, Iván Córdoba and others, representing 14 countries….
All photos are courtesy of Jose Villa. Temi Otedola and singer Mr Eazi have officially tied the knot with a lavish series of weddings across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. The journey, which began in London on a night in January 2017, started its official sealing ceremonies in May with a private civil wedding in Monaco,…
Only a few figures have held the dual role of cultural curator and hitmaker as firmly as SPINALL. He is here again with his compilation of artists for a project that defines the moment. His seventh studio project, Èkó Groove, arrives as both a celebration and a statement, an immersive soundscape that captures the pulse…
Burna Boy has stepped into film with his debut as executive producer on the Pan-African thriller ‘3 Cold Dishes’, under his Spaceship Films banner. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, the film follows three women: Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle, who, years after surviving sex trafficking, reunite to seek justice and reclaim their…
The 2025 summer transfer window was a busy one for Nigerian players, with big-money moves, fresh starts, and opportunities across Europe and beyond. From transfers in the top five leagues to quiet switches designed to reignite or slowly wind down careers, it was a window that had a bit of everything. Here’s the lowdown. At…
It’s week three of the Game Changers of the Week series, spotlighting African players doing bits in Europe’s major leagues. From match-winning goals to assists, we’ve got you covered on the continent’s finest. Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund (Guinea) It’s now four goals in three games for Serhou Guirassy to kick off the season, with…
EMPIRE Africa has released “Where We Come From Vol. 2: Soundscapes”, a bold producer-ledinstrumental project that places Africa’s producers at the center of the global sound. More thanan album, the project is a sound map of the continent, tracing rhythms, textures, and storiesfrom diverse regions while honoring the producers who shape music worldwide. The compilation…
Naomi Osaka is back in the Grand Slam spotlight after defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021. Playing with the precision and power that once made her world No. 1, Osaka dominated from start to finish, winning 32 of 38 points on serve, never facing a break point, and…
Maison Margiela, once known for its rejection of celebrity culture, is stepping into a bold new chapter. This week, the maison unveiled Miley Cyrus as its first-ever celebrity face, marking a historic shift in its identity. Shot by Paolo Roversi, the campaign strips Cyrus down to Margiela’s essence: bleached brows, painted Tabi boots, and body…
Two decades ago, a 16-year-old Robyn Rihanna Fenty left the warmth of Barbados for the uncertainty of the United States. It was a leap of faith, driven by talent and sheer determination. That leap paid off when Jay-Z signed her to Def Jam in 2005 after hearing her audition. Almost overnight, Rihanna was introduced to…
It’s week two of the Game Changers of the Week series, spotlighting African players doing bits in Europe’s major leagues. From goals to assists to record-setting moments, we’ve got you covered on the continent’s finest. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille, Gabon) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in Europe with a bang. At 36 years old, the Gabonese is…
Mowalola’s DIRTY POP show, presented as part of her SS25 collection during Paris Fashion Week, was a highly anticipated return to runway for Mowalola and it sparked wide conversations in the fashion world. The show was characterized by bold silhouettes, provocative imagery and emotionally fueled themes and concepts. The show conceptualized Mowalola as an artist…
At this year’s Africa Fashion Week London, Nigerian designer Ifeanyi Nwune of I.N. Official unveiled Transcendence, the world’s first AI-powered fashion collection, in partnership with Meta AI. The showcase marked a historic fusion of creativity and technology. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection was developed using Meta AI’s Search and Imagine tools, which guided the design process…