Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan claimed the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025, running 12.29 seconds in a fiercely contested final. For Amusan, it was a mix of triumph and emotion. This was the very same Tokyo stadium where she finished fourth at the 2021 Olympics—an experience that…
Nigeria Musician and entrepreneur Anthonia “Sasha P” Alabi has just scored a big win at the CANEX SME Pitch Grant Prize in Algiers. Her pitch, “From Barriers to Bridges: Building Africa’s Creative Backbone,” earned her the $10,000 prize under the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) initiative by Afreximbank, which supports entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s creative industries. With…
Cardi B accepted the 2025 Billboard Impact of the Year Award at the R&B / Hip-Hop Power Players Event in Brooklyn. Presented by the senior director of R&B / Hip-Hop, Carl Lamarre, Cardi delivered a rousing speech, highlighting her love for hip-hop and building a long-lasting legacy. “Hip-Hop is a feeling. When I was growing…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake is set to launch a continental African tour, with a kickoff event in Nairobi, Kenya, this December. Fanatics should mark their calendars for 20th December, when Nairobi gets the curtain-raiser, followed by Lagos on 24th and Côte d’Ivoire on 27th. The demand for an Asake tour in Africa is undeniable, and…
Every August/September, from Nigeria, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Australia, USA and many countries across the world, colleges and tertiary institutions are churning out fresh graduates who are filled with high hopes of getting well paid jobs, especially after toiling so hard for four to five years to make high grades and CGPA which many believes…
Kylian Mbappe has become the latest player to criticize football’s demanding calendar, urging changes for the good after a personal health scare. The French footballer Mbappe has said that modern footballers are not necessarily playing too many matches, but lack of recovery time is putting players under immense strain. Speaking in Poland ahead of France’s 2026 World…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation FOLA, born Odunlami Afolarin, released his highly anticipated debut album “Catharsis,” marking a defining moment in his career. The 11-track project, described as a deeply personal and therapeutic endeavor, blends Afrobeats with R&B and street-pop, with FOLA’s soulful voice and sharp storytelling. Written over the course of a year, catharsis explores themes…
Nigerian breakout artist Tolibian returns with a compelling new single titled “Latansa”, a soul-stirring anthem that blends street-hop, Afro-fusion, and faith-rooted storytelling. Inspired by the Arabic phrase “Latansa Muradina”, a Story of Unyielding Desire and Purpose. Latansa means “I won’t forget my purpose”. This track produced by Kdream is a bold reminder to stay grounded,…
Award-winning rapper Reminisce has announced the title and release date for his upcoming 8th album. In a post on his social media account, the rapper revealed that the album will be titled ’44: Midlife Tales’ and will be released in September 2025. Reminisce has hinted at potential guest appearances from notable artists, including Olamide, Ice…
Attical Sounds, the innovative music label and creative collective has announced the signing of rising Afrobeat sensation “BOLDE” born Chukwurah Nelson Nkemjika. The signing marks a significant milestone for both the emerging artist and the forward-thinking label, which has quickly established itself as a catalyst for authentic African musical expression on the global stage. Scheduled…
