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HBO Documentary Chronicles Wizkid’s Phenomenal Rise, Premiering Dec. 11

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 […]

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Wizkid’s 14-Year-Old Son Champz Tops Charts with Debut EP

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.

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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne Among 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees

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 […]

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Davido announces major homecoming tour across Nigeria

Nigerian Afrobeats megastar Davido is bringing his global 5ive Tour home, with a series of major concerts set to light up cities across Nigeria from October through December. The superstar confirmed that the Nigerian leg of his world tour will include five stops, concluding with a massive Christmas Day performance in Lagos. The upcoming tour, named after his fifth studio album 5ive, marks a special homecoming for Davido as he reconnects with his Nigerian fanbase […]

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Taylor Swift Bows With 4 Million Album Units as ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Smashes Records in Its No. 1 Debut

Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, earns the biggest first week in music history with over 4 million U.S. and 5.5 million global album-equivalent units. Upon release, the album shattered countless records and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking another historic milestone in Swift’s career. Dominating across all platforms, The Life of a Showgirl amassed more than 1.5 billion global streams, securing the […]

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Blaqbonez Announces 4th Studio Album No Excuses, Set for October 17 Release

Blaqbonez is set to drop his highly anticipated fourth studio album, No Excuses, on October 17, 2025. The artist, known for his witty lyricism and genre-bending style, revealed the release date and title for the 16-track project on social media, igniting excitement among fans. The announcement of No Excuses comes after a period of intense work for the Chocolate City artist, who took a more deliberate approach with this project compared to his […]

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Odumodublvck Unites Davido and Wizkid on Expansive New Album, Industry Machine

Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck has delivered one of the year's most ambitious Afrobeats projects with the release of his new 23-track album, Industry Machine, out today via Native Records. The album, which features a vast roster of local and international talent, has sent shockwaves through the music industry for a single, unprecedented reason: it places Afrobeats heavyweights Davido and Wizkid on the same project. The two music rivals appear […]

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Nicki Minaj Seemingly Teases New Album With Cryptic “3.27.26” Date

Nicki Minaj has fans in a frenzy after posting what many believe is a teaser for her next album. On September 23, the rap superstar shared a simple but loaded message on X (formerly Twitter): “3.27.26 💿.” The cryptic post immediately set social media ablaze. Barbz around the world interpreted the date—March 27, 2026—as the possible release day for Minaj’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, NM6. While Nicki offered no […]

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Thanks to Gunna’s ‘wgft,’ Burna Boy Scores First Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

Burna Boy lands a career milestone on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as the superstar picks up his first top 10 through his featured role on Gunna’s “wgft.” The track climbs 11-10 on the list dated Sept. 20, in its fifth charting week, with gains in all three contributing metrics. For Gunna, “wgt” gives the rapper his 19th top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. For the tracking week of Sept. […]

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Adekunle Gold to drop new album ‘FUJI’ in October

Adekunle Gold's sixth studio album, titled "FUJI," is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025. The Afrobeats star described the album as a deeply personal project, reflecting his journey, lessons learned, and experiences, including the grief of losing his father and the joy of welcoming his daughter.

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