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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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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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