The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have postponed the 9th edition of the awards to January 2026. The organizers confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, announcing that the event will now be held from Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in…
Broadcast journalist, radio presenter, and media creative Daniel Adaaja, popularly known as DanPowerTouch, has been announced as a nominee for The Future Awards Africa Prize for On-Air Personality 2025, in recognition of his remarkable impact and contribution to Nigeria’s broadcast industry. Daniel currently co-hosts Blast Rise on Blast FM 98.3 Ibadan, one of the city’s…
A seismic shift is underway in Nigerian music as Campus Music Spotlight (CMS) officially launches, a groundbreaking intercollegiate music competition designed to transform over 40 campuses nationwide into vibrant discovery hubs for the next generation of Afrobeats superstars. An initiative of Playmode Music, an unorthodox music marketing company, and ACADA Magazine, Nigeria’s most circulated free…
Oftentimes, due credits are not given to people behind the scene in the music industry, especially the instrumentalists. Instrumentals are the nerves and soul of good music, but their efforts are underplayed. Adebayo Anthony popularly known as Tony Sticks, a performing percussionist is changing the game with his act and set to carve a niche…
From the bustling heart of Lagos to stages across Africa, Hafiz Olajunwon Agbabiaka, professionally known as DJ Fizzy, has built a reputation as ‘The Unstoppable DJ‘ a name that perfectly captures his energy, consistency, and musical ambition. DJ Fizzy journey has been one of passion, innovation, and relentless drive. Inspired by his deep love for…
Daniel Etim Effiong is in full celebration mode as his directorial debut, ‘The Herd,’ storms the Nigerian box office with a massive ₦80 million gross in just 10 days. The actor took to social media in a collaborative post with FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributors, to share the exciting update, with joy, and gratitude. “SEE…
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s most prestigious awards platform celebrating young African excellence, is proud to announce the nominees for its highly anticipated 19th edition. This year’s ceremony, themed “Threads of Legacy,” shines the spotlight on the young change makers whose work today is shaping the fabric of Africa’s tomorrow. The nominees represent…
Afrobeats sensational De Gold is back with a new single titled ‘Ebelebe,’ a catchy mid-tempo full of heartfelt melodies with rhythm capturing the essence of joyful expression making it a track that deeply connects with his listeners. The new single ‘Ebelebe’ showcase De Gold versatility and commitment to his building fans who are familiar with…
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has reignited the long-running “Big 3” debate in Afrobeats, insisting that the genre’s global dominance can no longer be credited to just three artists. In a recent interview recorded inside a car on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the rapper confidently stated that Afrobeats has evolved into a “Big 7.” According to him,…
The Afro-Juju legend Oluwashina Akanbi Peters well known as Sir Shina Peters, has suggested he has a better discography than the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson. Sir Shina Peters, who spoke on a recent edition of The Honest Bunch podcast, stated that every musician aims to have evergreen songs at the conclusion of their career….
