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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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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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