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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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Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G to Headline

Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G are set to headline Coachella 2026, sources tell Rolling Stone. The full lineup for Coachella 2026 — which will take place on the weekends of April 10-12 and 17-19 — is likely to be announced later this fall. Reps for festival organizers Goldenvoice did not immediately return Rolling Stone’s request for comment. Carpenter and Karol G have both performed at Coachella once before. Carpenter made […]

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Asake Ignites African Tour with Nairobi Kickoff and Lagos Homecoming

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, has announced his "Mr. Money African Tour" for December 2025, starting in Nairobi, Kenya on December 20, with a highly anticipated homecoming in Lagos, Nigeria on December 24, and a stop in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on December 27. The tour celebrates his African roots and ties into his forthcoming album "M$NEY," blending Fuji, Amapiano, and hip-hop influences. Fans are buzzing […]

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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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