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The organisers of The Headies Awards have announced a rescheduling of the upcoming 18th edition, moving the ceremony from its initial October 23, 2026 slot to a new two-day window on April 10-11, 2027. This adjustment means that enthusiastic fans,...

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation BNXN has been officially confirmed as a supporting act for Asake during the European leg of his "In God We Trust Tour," pairing two of the genre's top vocalists for a series of high-profile arena shows. BNXN...

Nigerian singer FOLA has officially released the tracklist and guest features for his upcoming sophomore album, 9, which is slated to drop on October 9 through Dangbana Republik and EMPIRE. Spanning 14 tracks, the project boasts an impressive roster of...

Music executive Don Jazzy has cleared the air regarding widespread rumors concerning the alleged arrest of a social media user who claimed he was expecting a child with Ayra Starr's mother. The controversy ignited when an X user, operating under...

Nigerian music continues to assert its dominance across international streaming platforms, with a remarkable twelve albums and extended plays (EPs) from the nation's artists now crossing the milestone of 900 million streams on Spotify. This achievement underscores the expanding...

Temi Nkem has been crowned the champion of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11, officially titled "Show Ya Sef," following the conclusion of the grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Following weeks of intense competition inside the famous house,...

Following his departure from Marlian Music, Zinoleesky has embraced an executive path by establishing his own independent label, Zinodict Music, alongside signing his inaugural flagship act. The Nigerian vocalist has officially introduced Zinodict Music, marking his expansion into the entrepreneurial...

Spotify launched its brand-new Surround Sound live performance series with an exclusive two-night showcase at Livespot in Lagos, featuring two definitive voices of Nigerian music: Tems and Runtown. The intimate, invitation-only event brought together selected Spotify Premium listeners based on...

Following a wave of online backlash, Nigerian recording artist Mavo has publicly apologized for past social media posts that targeted various figures within the music industry, including stars like Davido and Ayra Starr. The controversy ignited when older tweets resurfaced...

The full artist lineup for Afro Nation Portugal 2027 has been confirmed in an official announcement. The seventh edition of the flagship Afrobeats and African music festival will return to the sands of Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Portugal,...

Fast-rising Nigerian singer Mavo has dismissed public backlash regarding resurfaced social media posts involving high-profile Afrobeats figures such as Davido and Ayra Starr. Rather than engaging with or apologizing for the old posts, the 22-year-old artist brushed off the online...

Popular Nigerian hip-hop artist Blaqbonez has taken to social media to officially reveal the title and rollout timeframe for his upcoming body of work. The project, titled Nomadinho, which is slated to drop in October 2026. This confirmation offers...