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2Face’s ‘African Queen’ tops Billboard Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time list

American music magazine, Billboard has released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time. The list curated by Billboard Staff ranked 2Face’s hit ‘African Queen’ as the number 1 Best Afrobeats song of All-Time. However, Wizkid is the only artist with double entries in the top 10 with ‘Ojuelegba’ at number 2 and ‘Essence’ (feat. Tems) at number 5. Favour’s ‘Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) is number 3 […]

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Ayra Starr joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr appears to have sealed a major international deal, as her name and discography are now featured on Roc Nation’s official website. The development comes weeks after Roc Nation congratulated the singer on winning her first BET Award, which many saw as an early sign of collaboration. Four days ago, Ayra Starr also teased her upcoming single, Hot Body, which is expected to drop under Roc Nation’s […]

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Seyi Vibez’s “MARIO KART” Surpasses “SHAOLIN” as Most-Streamed Song on ‘Children of Africa’ Project in Nigeria

Seyi Vibez’s hit track "MARIO KART" has officially dethroned "SHAOLIN" as the most-streamed song in a single week on his 'Children of Africa' project in Nigeria. The milestone was announced via the artist’s official social media, confirming the shift in streaming dominance between the two fan favorites. Released as part of Seyi Vibez’s acclaimed 'Children of Africa' EP, "MARIO KART" has seen a surge in streams, overtaking the previously dominant "SHAOLIN"—a track that had held the top spot since the project’s […]

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Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Artist to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Legendary Beninese singer and global music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history in 2026 as the first African artist ever awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo joins an elite class of 35 honorees for the 2026 lineup, which includes global stars like Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore. The announcement marks a major milestone not only for Kidjo herself […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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