Music

Nigerian star Rema and South Africa’s Tyla are set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at the Los Angeles Stadium on 12 June 2026. Don’t you just love it when the worlds of music and football come together? There is something truly special about the way a massive stadium anthem can […]

A structured studio portrait of Grammy-winning singer Jonathan McReynolds. He is styled in a classic double-breasted houndstooth jacket.Photo Credit: Jonathan McReynolds/Instagram  Would you believe that Jonathan McReynolds was a bit jittery before he stepped into the spirit tunnel? On his Instagram story, he made a mental picture of how the event would unfold. He posted: […]

Ayra Starr navigates the culinary “shambles” of Quenlin Blackwell’s kitchen, where a planned Jollof rice session eventually pivoted to a simpler Nigerian favourite. Photo Credit: Quenlin Blackwell/Instagram  In a session that can only be described as a beautiful kind of chaos, Ayra Starr recently joined Quenlin Blackwell for a high-energy episode of “Feeding Starving Celebrities,” […]

Mary-J-Blige-wearing-a-black-strapless-gown-with-red-floral-embellishments and a silver-diamond-fringe-choker. Photo Credit: Mary J.Blige/Instagram Mary J. Blige stepping into the Spirit Tunnel? Yeah, it was never going to be a regular entrance. From the second she appears — black blazer dress, thigh-high boots, sunglasses firmly in place — you already know she’s about to have fun with it. And she does. […]

Tiwa Savage in a Lisa Folawiyo Studio crochet top and crystal-fringed skirt at the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation’s Berklee in Nigeria Grand Finale Concert. Photo Credit: Tiwa Savage/Instagram Tiwa Savage can be in the studio giving us hit after hit, and in the very next moment remind everyone that when it comes to style, she […]

A grainy, high-contrast black-and-white portrait of Tyla with voluminous hair covering her face, overlaid with a bold pink “A*POP” graphic. Photo Credit: Tyla/Instagram Tyla is officially ready to usher us into a new era. After months of subtle teasers, the South African singer has confirmed that her sophomore album, A*POP, will be released on 24 […]

A studio portrait of Asake wearing a black sweatshirt, two gold Cuban link chains, and a black beanie, posing with his arms crossed against a neutral grey background. Photo Credit: Mr Money/Instagram  We bet you have heard the news that Asake, also known as Mr Money, is planning to drop his fourth studio album, M$NEY, […]

Alexia Jayy performing on The Voice stage in a denim jumpsuit and red textured sleeves with sunflowers in her hair. Photo Credit: Alexia Jayy/Instagram History was made on the world stage this week, and we need to talk about it. Alexia Jayy, a 31-year-old R&B singer from Alabama, became The Voice’s first Black woman champion […]

Close-up of Yemi Alade wearing a heavy turquoise beaded necklace and a blue mesh outfit with a blonde-streaked braided updo. If you’re a millennial, the name “Yemi My Lover” probably takes you straight back to the golden era of Yoruba cinema and the unforgettable Tajudeen Oyewole. It is one of those pop culture references that […]

A side-by-side collage featuring Sade Adu in the Performer category and Fela Kuti in the Early Influence category, both inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. If there was ever a moment to turn up the volume and celebrate the sheer brilliance of Nigerian musical heritage, it is right now. […]