A new HBO documentary, titled Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, is set to offer an intimate look into the life and career of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid. The film traces his remarkable journey from the vibrant streets of Surulere, Lagos, to becoming an internationally celebrated, Grammy-winning artist. The documentary is scheduled to premiere on December 11, 2025, on HBO and will be available to stream […]

Boluwatife Balogun, known as Champz and son of Afrobeats star Wizkid, released his five-track EP Champion's Arrival on November 11, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, achieving over 1 million streams and No. 1 on local charts. The project features Afrobeats rhythms and introspective lyrics produced by emerging Nigerian beatmakers. Wizkid expressed pride in a viral courtside interview, hinting at a possible collaboration while the EP gains traction organically.

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, a list that also includes Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go’s, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss. In the performer-songwriter category […]