Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has been recognised by Forbes Africa in a special anniversary edition. This edition celebrates 15 influential African personalities whose achievements and ideas have shaped the continent. Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning singer, is featured in the magazine’s “The Icons” selection. This selection is published in the…
Street pop star Seyi Vibez has set a new record for the biggest streaming tally for a Nigerian artist in a single year. The artist whose music captures the pulse of the street and moves the people whose love and patronage have rocketed him to superstar status. In another major feat, the hit maker has…
The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, setting the stage for music’s biggest night. This year’s list, unveiled on Friday, features Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, among those nominated in the Best African Music Performance category. Other nominees in the category include Eddy Kenzo & Mehran…
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…
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,…
Streaming giant, Spotify has released its list of ‘Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists In The Last 12 Months’, with Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr topping the list. Spotify hailed Ayra Starr as “the pop star of Afrobeats”. Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems is number two on the list. At number 3 is American-Cameroonian singer, Libianca. Malian-French star…
For decades, Nigeria has been the cradle of musical innovation in Africa, birthing legends whose voices and rhythms travelled far beyond the continent. Today, a new generation of Afrobeats and indigenous artists is carrying that legacy into uncharted territory, redefining global sound with bold creativity, street-rooted authenticity, and cultural pride. What sets this new wave…
If you’ve watched a Nigerian music video in the past decade, chances are you’ve witnessed the genius of Adebayo Emmanuel Fakiyesi better known in the creative world as The Alien. The Alien is a celebrated filmmaker, editor and creative director; the visual architect behind some of the most iconic imagery in Afrobeats. His instinct for…
After months of anticipation and a string of teaser singles, Burna Boy has officially dropped his eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness; a 16-track album featuring Stromae, Shaboozey, Travis Scott, and Mick Jagger. The new project follows “I Told Them,” his 2023 album that earned him four Grammy nominations in 2024, including Best Global…
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,…
