MTV has announced nominations for the ‘2022 MTV EMAs’ with Africa’s blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa once again securing nominations. Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Tems with record-breaking hits like ‘Last Last’ and ‘Damages’, as well as breakout sensation Ayra Starr with her hit single, ‘Bloody Samaritan’ were nominated in the Best African Act category. Alongside South African…
The 15th Headies Awards, which took place on Sunday night (September 4), was a major event for African artists. The show, which aired live from the COBB Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, was hosted by American actor and comedian Anthony Anderson and Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro. The event celebrates the best in music with extraordinary and historic…
Temilade ‘Tems’, Bimbo Ademoye, Openiyi, Tayo Aina, Jerry Mallo, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi ‘Foza’ were amongst the winners at the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa held on Sunday, 20 February 2022 at the Balmorals Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The highly anticipated event was attended by dignitaries such as Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Aisha Yesufu, Shaffy Bello, Segun Arinze, Ini Edo, Kadaria Ahmed, Funke Akindele, Julius Agu, Toyin Abraham, among others. Themed Celebrating Challengers and Builders, the 2022 edition of The Future Awards Africa celebrates…
2021 has proven to be a great year for Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Tems and Burna Boy, as they snag Grammy nominations ahead of the 2022 show. This year marks the first time Tems has ever been nominated for the prestigious music award. Best Global Music Album nominations went to Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos (Deluxe)” and Femi Kuti and Made Kuti‘s “Legacy+,”…
Nigeria music industry witnessed an array of exciting talents in the past few years than usual, there’s no question that this next generation of emerging artists is wildly impressive already, a generation blurring lines between genres, exploring new sounds, exhibiting limitless creativity and making their claim for a place in the mainstream despite limited structure,…
Nigerian celebrated star boy; Wizkid has become the first African artist to reach 300 million streams on Audiomack. His album, #MadeinLagos may be topping billboards and countdown counters around the globe, but a recent check on Audiomack, an on-demand music streaming and audio discovery platform that allows artists and creators to upload limitless music and…
Exciting Afro-soul highlife singer; Okal stands tall, says she is “More Than An Artist Believe It Or Not, Time Will Tell” Afro-soul highlife singer, Okal reflects on her journey, appreciating her “MillionDollar” fans, citing 2019 as the year she felt recognized the most for her work in the industry, shining and enjoying her run with…
The nominees for this year’s edition of Headies Awards 2020 are finally out, according to a report from the academy jury. On November 10, 2020, Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious music award show, Headies Awards, opened its doors for submissions from the general public. Over the years, The Headies Awards has to continue its mission to identify, celebrate, and reward hardworking music creators and contributors to the entertainment industry. See list below;…
