Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, widely recognised as Tems, has officially surpassed her South African counterpart Tyla to claim the title of the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify. Recent figures show Tems reaching 38.3 million monthly listeners on the platform, narrowly edging past Tyla’s 38.2 million. The achievement marks a…
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…
Afrobeats sensation Davido, has officially been announced as the sole Nigerian artiste to perform at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking a remarkable achievement in his global journey. Joining him in this stellar lineup are global stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and prominent acts like BIGBANG, FKA Twigs,…
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…
The South African singer-songwriter follows the success of “Water” with a sweet full-length statement after her win at the Grammy Awards. The 22-year-old found success last year, reaching the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and top 5 in Britain with Amapiano hit “Water”, a genre fusing house, jazz and log drums…
