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Photo Credit: Adekunle Gold/Instagram Adekunle Gold has been officially recognised as the first artist to sell out the newly renovated National Theatre, now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. He received a commemorative plaque after filling the 3,560-capacity venue for his “Greatest Show Yet” concert on December 26, 2025. The Lagos crowd […]
Photo Credit: Dettydecfest/Instagram Afrobeats star Wizkid made a surprise appearance at Gunna’s headline show at Detty December Fest on Monday night, delivering one of the standout moments of the festival. The unannounced appearance happened midway through Gunna’s set at Ilubirin, Ikoyi, when the beat switched to their joint track, “Forever Be Mine.” Wizkid then walked […]
Photo Credit: Beyoncé/Instagram Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club. According to Forbes, the Grammy-winning superstar is now the fifth musician to reach billionaire status, following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour and years of steady earnings from her music catalogue and global performances. The 44-year-old artist joins an elite list that includes her […]
As the new year approaches, rising alternative Afrobeat artist OKITHEWIZARD is set to usher in 2026 with the release of his forthcoming 6-track project, ALTÉ, scheduled to arrive on January 1. More than a debut into the year, the project stands as a bold artistic declaration; one that champions individuality, cultural fusion, and the freedom to […]
Legend Extra Stout partnered with Palmwine Music Festival this December to deliver two nights of carefully curated live music across Abuja and Lagos. Both cities delivered memorable performances, but the Lagos edition added a layer of unpredictability when Tems and Odumodu Blvck made unannounced appearances. The festival moved through two cities, starting in Abuja on […]
The sweetest bit of news to land on Christmas Eve is that the Kosokos are growing their family. And if you’re wondering which Kosokos, we mean Adekunle Gold and Simi, one of music’s most loved couples. The announcement came quietly and beautifully through the music video for Adekunle Gold’s song “My Love Is the Same,” […]
For those who have spent years in the Tanzanian music scene, it’s no secret that one of the hardest things for any person to pull off, is a proper artistic rebrand. Yet, through his latest project titled Afro Jungle, Mr Joel Joseph, formerly known as Mr Puaz and former manager of Tanzanian heavyweights including Harmonize, […]
Photo Credit: Fela Anikulapo Kuti/Instagram Decades after his passing, Fela Anikulapo–Kuti is set to be honoured on one of music’s biggest stages. The legendary Afrobeat pioneer will receive a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, recognising the lasting impact of his work on global music. The honour will be presented at […]
If you’ve lived in Nigeria long enough, you know that Christmas is not just a holiday, it’s a full-body experience. Traffic develops a personality of its own, Detty December events multiply overnight, and everyone suddenly becomes a lifestyle commentator. Yet beneath the glitter, the playlists, and the packed calendars lies the real reason the season […]
Barack Obama has shared his favourite songs of 2025, with Nigerian music once again making a strong appearance. The former US President’s annual playlists have grown into a cultural moment over the years, and this time, Burna Boy and Olamide are holding it down for Nigeria. Obama shared the list on social media, explaining that […]
