Wande Coal ushers in a defining new chapter with the release of his highly anticipated album, “King Coal,” available now on all major streaming platforms The 15-track project features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Wizkid, BNXN, Ruger, Tiwa Savage, Qing Madi, Projexx, Fido, LAZ, and Dera. Blending soulful vocals, infectious rhythms, and timeless songwriting,…
Boluwatife Balogun aka Champz, has said his ambition is to inspire both young and older generations. The fourteen year old rapper made this known during a recent chat with Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio; “It feels really good, someone of my age doing stuff like this, and being able to inspire my peers, people younger…
Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife or Champz, has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of his debut extended play titled Champion’s Arrival. The five-track EP features Afrobeats production with Champz delivering rap verses in a British accent, reflecting his upbringing in the United Kingdom. Tracks focus on personal…
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 singer and producer Young Jonn has announced that his much-anticipated debut album, Blue Disco, is officially complete. The serial hit-maker shared the update on his Instagram, where he revealed the project would feature 20 tracks. In his post, Young Jonn wrote: “Been waiting to hear God’s voice and I finally did! I can now…
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…
