Music

Multi-award-winning recording artist Darey Art Alade and music executive Sasha P, who have both joined the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class. Some incredible news to kick off the week: Nigerian music powerhouse figures Darey Art Alade, Sasha P, and Danny Young have all been invited to join the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class. […]

Mr Eazi’s multi-genre collaboration Lambo featuring Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel marks his latest experimental dancehall release under the emPawa Africa label. Photo Credit: Mr Eazi/Instagram You know that feeling when the weekend arrives and the music drops at exactly the right time? That is precisely where we are right now. Between Fave returning with her […]

Asake staging a traditional matador confrontation scene for the official MCBH cinematic visuals. Just when you think you know what an Asake video will look like, he heads for the countryside. His new visuals for “MCBH” (Money Can’t Buy Happiness) trade city streets for castles, bulls, and sweeping green landscapes, taking one of the standout […]

Ayra Starr styles a black open-back bodysuit with a wide leather corset belt and stacked gold bangles. If “Tornado” has been sitting comfortably in your playlist, Ayra Starr has now given you another reason to stop scrolling. The singer has shared a fresh set of photos, and much like her latest single, the look arrives […]

Mercy Chinwo raising her hand in worship next to Nathaniel Bassey playing the trumpet in the official Promise Keeper music video. If you’ve been looking for a new gospel song to carry you through the month of July, Mercy Chinwo and Nathaniel Bassey may have just given you one. The two gospel ministers have come […]

Best dressed fashion highlights featuring Chloe Bailey, Doechii, and Kelly Rowland at the 2026 BET Awards. The women put beauty in black on Sunday, 28 June 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and the 2026 BET Awards red carpet was the better for it. Between the bold silhouettes, the glamour, and a few […]

Official cover artwork for the Afrobeats single “Uche Jumbo” by Nigerian artist Taves. Ever wondered what “Don’t Dull” would sound like filtered through new ears, a decade later, with a whole different generation’s pain and joy stitched into it? Taves just answered that question for you. The Ibadan-born singer-songwriter has released his latest single, “Uche […]

Behind-the-scenes group photo of Shakira and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids on the music video set for the official World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai.” Photo Credit: Shakira/Instagram The timeline is filled with match updates. But while we are cheering for our African teams during the group stages, we are also counting down to the halftime show at […]

South African pop star Tyla is ushering in her next era with “Is It Love,” a sultry new single that offers fans an exciting glimpse into her highly anticipated studio album, “APOP.” Blending smooth R&B with global rhythms, the track explores the emotional highs and uncertainties of modern romance while asking one unforgettable question: “Is […]

Smiling selfie featuring Michelle Obama, Nigerian musician Tems, and former US President Barack Obama together at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. So many exciting things happened at the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening on Thursday. There was Stevie Wonder closing out the night with “Higher Ground.” There was Bono singing “Michelle, ma belle” to […]