In a world where Lagos often overshadows other creative cities, Happy Agi, founder of LightUp Record Label, is building something different—an ambitious, talent-first movement grounded in Port Harcourt with aspirations far beyond Nigeria’s borders. Founded in 2024, LightUp Records emerged from Agi’s deep passion for music, his belief in the creative brilliance of young Nigerians,…
The unstoppable Dr Kelly continues to elevate Nigerian talent on the global stage. On March 10, 2025, he stood tall at Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, proudly raising Nigeria’s flag at the Commonwealth Day and Flag Raising Ceremony alongside Princess Ufuoma. Not only did he represent his homeland with pride, but he also served as the headline…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, has addressed online rumors linking him to the Illuminati. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Mavin Records singer dismissed the allegations as baseless, noting that such claims had negatively affected his fan base, with some fans believing them. “Random stories have been made up about me being Illuminati,…
Eziafakaego Esemene popularly known as Lopez born November 7th is a Nigerian artist, songwriter, singer, rapper and Dj. Known for fluently flowing in English and pidgin, Lopez, an emerging artist in the Afro-Hip Hop scene, is excited to announce the release of her debut single, “Pay me.” “Pay me,” marks a pivotal moment in Lopez’s…
Fast-rising music sensation Khalfani is back with a bang, delivering his latest single, German Piano, featuring the dynamic Jamopyper. This electrifying collaboration combines Khalfani’s signature style with Jamopyper’s infectious energy, promising a track that’s destined to dominate playlists and airwaves. German Piano marks another milestone in Khalfani’s rapidly growing career, following the success of his…
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are almost here, and Afrobeats is taking the spotlight. Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Tyla are all competing for Top Afrobeats Artist. Tems is nominated for Top Afrobeats Song with her track “Me & U.” She’s joined by Tyla, who makes a strong impression with three entries in the same…
Wizkid is setting the stage for his much anticipated album, “Morayo,” and the official track-list is giving us a taste of what could be one of his standout projects. ‘Morayo‘ will be Wizkid’s 6th LP and 8th project in a discography that has delivered some of Nigerian music’s most iconic albums. It’s expected that the…
This year, there seems to be no stopping Kizz Daniel. After celebrating a decade in music with the release of two singles, “Marhaba” and “We Must,” which dominated the charts and cemented his record as a forerunner in the Nigerian music industry being the only artist with over 100 million radio airplay impressions on two…
Kingral born Roheem Abiola Lawal is a Nigerian-Ghanaian singer and songwriter. The Afropop and Afro-reggae emerging artist and stylist has released his long anticipated body of work titled ‘Mushin2Medina.’ Mushin2Medina EP features 6 tracks that showcases Kingral’s unique sound and undeniable talent, blending infectious rhythms with captivating lyrics that resonate with listeners from all walks…
Renowned Nigerian artist and producer Tekno has officially signed a groundbreaking deal with emPawa Africa, the brainchild of musical artist Mr Eazi. Through this collaboration, Cartel Music, owned by Tekno will release new music via emPawa Africa. In addition, Tekno plans to invest as a shareholder in emPawa Africa during the company’s next capital call round. He joins…
