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 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…
Nigerian rapper Phyno has unveiled his highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled “Full Time Job,” a project that reflects his journey as an artist seamlessly blending his native culture with global music influences. The 15-tracks album highlights Phyno’s unique ability to deliver an extraordinary fusion of singing and rapping, both in English and his native…
Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner Burna Boy, has expanded his empire into the world of sports with the launch of the ‘Burna Boy Football Academy‘ in Lagos. This innovative initiative aims to nurture and develop the next generation of African football talent through a structured training program. The academy, which operates three days a…
Burna Boy became the first African artist to reach 2 billion streams in the United Kingdom. Since soaring to international success, Burna Boy has become one of the biggest music stars globally with his award-winning music and record-making concerts. In another landmark feat, Burna Boy has become the first African artist to surpass 2 billion…
Nigerian Afrobeat megastar Burna Boy and fast-rising South African filmmaker Mandla Dube are among the names headlining the new slate from Black Mic Mac, the production banner championing African and Middle Eastern talent that was launched last year by production and sales vet Pape Boye and Logical Pictures. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, “3 Cold…
Nigeria’s globetrotting musical talent; Rema and American pop star Selena Gomez have won a 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The duo took home the award in the inaugural Best Afrobeats category for their smash hit “Calm Down.” “Calm Down” was also nominated in the “song of the year” category and the “best collaboration” category. The…
The Afro-fusion star on the rise Ariyo Awodele popularly known as Areezy recognized for his distinctive style that seamlessly blends traditional African sounds with modern-day influences. Areezy has once again strike with a song that resonates with audiences across the globe titled “No Evidence” The Africa Giant, Burna boy’s inspired track “No Evidence” is a…
In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Burna Boy talked about the inspiration behind his new album while also paying tribute to the late creative designer Virgil Abloh and rapper Sidhu. Ahead of the release of his seventh album, Burna Boy shared insight into his journey, finding success on his own terms, his view…
Profiles of young Nigerian DJ’s are now on meteoric rise and they are indeed getting due recognition just like the new waves of Afrobeats artistes that are rocking the international scene with their new sounds. One of the progenitors of the new global movement is the skillful Aluko Samson Omobola, professionally known by his stage…
