South Africa’s music label signs Nigerian Oscar Bankz
A South African record label, Astra Luvian Music Worldwide, has signed a contract with Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Oscar Blonde Azzun…
AFRIMA to celebrate outstanding emerging African artistes at Diamond Party
As part of its broader commitment to sustainable talent development and long-term growth of Africa’s creative and cultural industries, the…
Ed Sheeran leaves Warner Music Group after 15 years – and 170 million albums sold
Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music Group. The singer-songwriter revealed in a newsletter to fans on Friday (May 22) that…
Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean hits No. 1 on Billboard Global 200
More than 43 years after its release, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” is the biggest song in the world, rising two…
Drake shatters Spotify records with three albums Iceman, Habibti, Maid of Honour
After releasing three albums simultaneously, Canadian rapper, Drake continues to dominate the music world. On May 15, Drake dropped Iceman,…
World Cup 2026: FIFA drops Goals by Rema, Anitta, LISA
Goals, the latest single off the FIFA World Cup 2026 album featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, South Korean pop act…
K1’s daughter, Damilola, wins ticket for Lagos Assembly race
Barrister Damilola Basirat Ayinde Marshal, daughter of fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K1 De Ultimate, has won the…
Full List: Asake, Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy nominated for BET Awards
Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards. According to the organisers,…
Mexico’s rise as a creative epicenter for music
By Dani Gutiérrez, If you want to understand where music is headed, keep your eyes on Mexico. With a massive…
The invisible work behind every hit
By Makenna Van Liew, When a song goes viral, it can feel effortless. All of a sudden, it’s everywhere: Your…