Ayra Starr highlights Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as Afrobeats’ “Big 3”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has identified Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as her top three artists in the genre, referring to them as her “solid Big 3” during a recent interview with Hot 97 FM. Ayra Starr praised each of them for their unique contributions: Savage for her pioneering role as a female artist, […]
Omah Lay opens up on breakup that overshadowed his Grammy experience
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has spoken about an emotional breakup that unfolded while he was attending the Grammy Awards, admitting that the personal turmoil left him mentally absent at one of the most prestigious events in global music. The singer revealed that the relationship, which lasted barely two months, ended during the awards period, at […]
Tiwa Savage launches music foundation to support emerging African artists
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a pioneering initiative aimed at discovering, mentoring, and training emerging African music talents. The foundation was unveiled on March 9, 2026, at The Delborough Lagos, and promises to offer comprehensive support across multiple areas of the music industry. Speaking at the launch, Savage […]
South African Tyla beats Nigerian stars to best African Music Performance at Grammys 2026
South African pop star Tyla has once again claimed the spotlight on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging out Nigeria’s biggest music exports, Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid, in a highly competitive category. The 24-year-old clinched the honour with her viral […]
FG applauds Funke Akindele as ‘Behind the Scenes’ shatters box office records
The Federal Government has lauded Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, after her latest production, ‘Behind the Scenes’, achieved a historic milestone by grossing over ₦2.1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The film now holds the distinction of being the first Nollywood movie to surpass the ₦2 billion mark, reinforcing Akindele’s status as a […]
Simi reveals illness and pregnancy delayed the release of ‘Where You Dey’ featuring Chike
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, widely known as Simi, has revealed that her health struggles and pregnancy were the main reasons the release of her collaboration with Chike, titled ‘Where You Dey’, was postponed. The track, which was initially teased last year, could not meet its intended launch schedule as Simi faced fatigue, nausea, […]
Davido reacts after losing N495 million following Super Eagles’ AFCON Defeat
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken out after losing $348,000 (roughly N495 million) following the Super Eagles’ 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday, January 14. The high-stakes match ended 0–0 after 120 minutes, forcing a dramatic penalty shootout in which Morocco prevailed 4–2. The […]
Popular gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu is dead
Gospel music fans were left in shock as popular singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, famously known as Omije Ojumi, passed away on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital. The announcement was made on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family. The post, signed by Olawale Akinnaanu, described her passing and paid tribute […]
Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has set a new record in African music history after becoming the first artist from the continent to cross 10 billion total streams on Spotify. The milestone, confirmed in January 2026, places the Afrobeats heavyweight at the top of Africa’s most-streamed artists on the global […]
Davido tips Asake, Rema, Omah Lay as next generation afrobeats stars
Afrobeats superstar Davido has identified Asake, Rema and Omah Lay as the male artistes he believes are best positioned to become the next generation of stars in Nigerian music. The award-winning singer made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on a Twitch livestream hosted by comedian and content creator Carter Efe. Clips from the […]