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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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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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