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Australia Strips Kanye West’s Visa Over ‘Heil Hitler’ Song

Ye, the U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was recently stripped of an Australian visa after he released his single “Heil Hitler,” a government minister said on Wednesday. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke revealed Ye has been traveling for years to Australia, where his wife of three years, Bianca Censori, was born. Her family live in Melbourne. Burke said “Heil Hitler,” released in May, promoted Nazism. The song has been criticized as an antisemitic tribute to German dictator Adolf […]

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Korean centre seeks Afrobeat-K-pop music collaboration

The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria has expressed interest in fostering collaboration between Nigeria’s Afrobeat sound and traditional Korean music, using the global appeal of K-pop to deepen cross-cultural ties through music. This was revealed by the KCCN Director,  Jeon Ju Ho, on Tuesday during the opening of the exhibition titled “K-pop Meets Korean Traditional Music” at the Centre’s premises in Abuja. K-pop, a global music phenomenon that originated from South Korea, has garnered millions of fans worldwide. While highlighting […]

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Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative

Tems launches Leading Vibe Initiative, a platform to support and promote African women in music Tems is launching a new program called The Leading Vibe Initiative in an effort to support young women who want to learn and get involved with the music business, Billboard can announce Wednesday (July 2). The singer, songwriter and entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, is planning a two-day seminar for between 15 and 20 women in Lagos “to provide opportunities for participants to hone their craft, […]

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Sean “Diddy” Combs: Jury Reaches Verdict in 4 of 5 Federal Criminal Charges

The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal case has reached a verdict on four out of five charges but have not reached a consensus on one charge due to "unpersuadable views.” Court will resume July 2 After two days of deliberations, the 12-member jury—who has been tasked with considering charges including racketeering and sex trafficking against the Bad Boy Records founder—has reached a verdict on four of the five counts. However, the jury alerted U.S. District Judge Aran Subramanian July […]

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Black Sabbath given the freedom of the city of Birmingham ahead of final concert

Black Sabbath have been given the freedom of the city of Birmingham ahead of their final gig. The band’s huge farewell concert, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. It’ll see frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward perform onstage together for the first time in two decades. Ahead of their huge finale, the metal legends have been given the freedom of the city of […]

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Ayra Starr Reflects On Acting Alongside Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Others In ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ Movie

Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has stepped into the world of acting, as she joins the cast of Children of Blood and Bone, a highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy novel. The Grammy-nominated singer, known for her hits such as “Rush” and “Bloody Samaritan,” stars alongside Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo in the big-screen adaptation of a story steeped in West African mythology. The novel, part of Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, follows Zélie Adebola, a young […]

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Tyla hosts and wins big at 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

South African global music star Tyla made her mark at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs), hosting the high-profile event at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and taking home the award for Favourite Global Music Star, representing Africa. The awards show is known for its energetic atmosphere and green slime antics. Tyla opened the night with a lively Best of Summer dance celebration featuring the hottest tracks of the season, DJ’d by Benny Blanco and supported by an ensemble of […]

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Vybz FM Collaborate with Platoon for Ryan Ofei’s Unstoppable EP Release!

Get ready, music lovers! Vybz 94.5 FM, your #1 AfroParty Station, is thrilled to announce our official collaboration with Platoon for the highly anticipated EP release of leading Gospel artiste, Ryan Ofei! His new EP, Unstoppable, drops this Saturday, June 21st! This collaboration is a game-changer for music discovery and our incredible audience. Vybz 94.5 FM isn't just about the party; we're also the leading station championing Urban Contemporary Gospel Music, with over 34 hours of weekly Supersonic Praise - […]

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Ed Sheeran Debuts New Song ‘Drive’ From ‘F1: The Album

Ed Sheeran‘s “Drive” has arrived ahead of the opening of F1: The Movie. Mayer backs Sheeran on guitar on the anthemic new rock track, which also has Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, Rami Jaffee on keyboards, and Slatkin on additional keyboards and drum programming to round out a notable ensemble of musicians. The full F1: The Album will be officially released by Atlantic Records on June 27, when F1: The Movie theaters. Besides Sheeran, the F1 soundtrack, led by Don Toliver […]

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