Modola teams up with Bhadboi OML on her new single Kupe, a high energy record built around rhythm, confidence and dance culture. The song blends Afropop with Soukous inspitred elements, creating a vibrant and infectious sound that’s designed to move people. Ahead of the release, Kupe has already begun gaining traction on TikTok through the #KupeBottleChallenge, […]
Phyna, a former BBnaija reality TV winner, has stirred conversation online after revealing the only Nigerian music star she would consider having a one-night stand with — and her answer caught many off guard. During a recent livestream session with fans, the outspoken personality was asked a playful but revealing question: which Nigerian artiste she […]
Here are the latest: • Timeline uncertain: US President Donald Trump said there is no deadline for ending the war with Iran, the ceasefire, or Tehran’s response to his request for a peace proposal. • Maritime standoff: Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports is a major obstacle to talks. The blockade is also what is preventing […]
American rapper Fat Joe has ignited fresh debate in the global music scene after claiming that Afrobeats has its origins in Jamaica—a statement that has drawn mixed reactions from fans and industry watchers. He made the comment during a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall icon Buju Banton as […]
Donald Trump‘s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is unraveling after dozens of Iranian vessels secretly slipped past US surveillance, even as the regime tightened its grip on the critical oil passageway by attacking three tankers. Approximately 34 Iranian oil tankers have slipped through the blockade, with 19 vessels exiting the Persian Gulf past […]
Popular Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has stirred controversy after suggesting that American streamer IShowSpeed’s recent African tour may have been more than just a cultural visit. In a viral video, Seun alleged that the tour could have been linked to Elon Musk, claiming—without providing evidence—that it was sponsored to help map the reach of Musk’s […]
Tems just hit a billion streams in a single quarter, leading the pack of other African artists on the list of the most streamed for the first quarter of 2026. If you needed any more proof that the Afrobeats-to-the-world moment is still in gear, this is it. Q1 2026 streaming data shows 20 African artists […]
Renowned music executive Don Jazzy has opened up about one of the biggest hurdles he faces when working with Gen Z artists signed to his label. During a recent appearance on the Who’s In The House podcast, the Mavin Records boss shared his frustration over what he describes as a growing reluctance among younger artists to […]
After building anticipation around ICEMAN for more than a year, Drake is finally inching closer to delivering—but in typical fashion, he’s not doing it in a straightforward way. The Toronto superstar has revealed the release date for what would be his 17th studio album… except the actual date remains a mystery. Instead of simply announcing […]
Katy Perry is currently at the center of a police investigation in Australia following serious allegations made by actor Ruby Rose, who claims the singer sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. Perry’s team has firmly denied the accusations, according to Variety. The controversy surfaced on Sunday, April 12, when Rose took to […]