Nigerian singer FOLA‘s sophomore album, ‘9‘, is out now. The album includes a mix of familiar tracks and exciting collaborations that fans are eagerly anticipating. It features “Treat U Right” with Ayra Starr, “Attention!”, “Fine Ting (Fine $hit)”, and “It’s Over,” which includes contributions from Bella Shmurda and Zlatan. FOLA also recently released “Miss U…
The full lineup for Afro Nation Portugal 2027 has been revealed, featuring Nigerian stars Davido, Rema and Omah Lay. The popular Afrobeats festival will take place in Portimão, Portugal, from June 9 to June 11 and it will showcase artists from Afrobeats, Amapiano, dancehall and other African-influenced sounds. Davido, Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa and Rema…
Afrobeats global star Davido releases his sixth studio album ORIADÉ via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. Derived from the Yoruba words Ori (head, destiny) and Adé (crown), ORIADÉ speaks to the journey of becoming. The album marks another milestone in Davido’s career, arriving as he celebrates 15 years in the music industry. Across 13 tracks, Davido…
Grammy-nominated Afrobeats superstar Davido will release his sixth studio album on July 31. Titled ORIADÉ — a portmanteau of the Yoruba words for “ori” (head, destiny) and “adé” (crown) — the new set coincides with the 15th anniversary of Davido’s music career. “Over fifteen years ago, I made a decision to trust something I couldn’t…
One of Nigeria’s foremost music promoters, Biliamin Olabanji who is popularly known in the entertainment circuit as Billy Que has revealed how himself and other UK based showbiz music promoters like SMADE, Ayo Shonaiya, DJ Abass, Tim Westwood among others pushed Afrobeats music into the UK mainstream music industry by inviting and staging various promotional…
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…
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,…
Two years in the making, Zlatan’s ‘Symbol of Hope’ finally landed today, and it’s everything the street-pop architect promised. It is raw, reflective, relentless, and motivational. It is a 15-track attestation to survival, told by someone who lived it. The album’s title carries weight that extends beyond marketing. In a heartfelt interview featuring his son…
Afrobeats star ‘Davido‘ has officially joined the Recording Academy as a Grammy Voting Member making him eligible to vote in the 2026 GRAMMYs, whose voting begins in less than two weeks. In a video shared by the Recording Academy on its official Instagram page, Davido and other musicians expressed their excitement at being selected. “Understanding…
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…
