Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, shone at this year’s British Photography Awards, BPA, held in London at the weekend. The Starboy’s performance picture at Glastonbury Festival earlier this year won the Event Category Award at the 2023 British Photography Awards. The iconic picture was taken by London-based freelance photographer…
Following the success of its inaugural season, StarTimes and Trace TV are excited to announce the opening of auditions for Naija Star Search Season 2. The show is Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats reality show, offering contestants the chance to win 20 million Naira worth of cash and prizes. The online audition for Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats…
Love Ghost is making a big splash in the music world with a fantastic collaboration. They’ve joined forces with the Ghanaian pop sensation Camidoh and the talented DJ Switch to bring you something special. Love Ghost has been getting a lot of love from music magazines like Rolling Stone, FLAUNT, Alternative Press, Lyrical Lemonade,…
Nigerian artist, WurlD has unveiled his latest EP, Don’t Get Used To This, exhibiting his ongoing metamorphosis as a singer, songwriter, and aesthetic trailblazer. In this brilliant collection, WurlD effortlessly merges the infectious rhythms of afrobeats with the sharp songwriting and soaring vocal melodies of R&B, crafting what he aptly terms Afrosoul — a contemporary…
Saturday, November 11 is surely a day Londoners have been waiting for. Friends and fans of Gospel singer Dr. Sola Cymbal have on their own done many personal videos to promote this event set for The Arc, 66A Sebert Road, Forest Gate, London. It is another album launch for Sola Cymbal following the successful…
Following an impressive outing in Lagos earlier this year, and a successful streak of tours in the US, Nigerian afrobeats star Davido has officially announced that he will be bringing the Timeless Concert to Abuja’s Iconic Eagle’s Square on December 14. Announced through his official Instagram handle, the tour’s return to Nigeria is timely,…
Nigerian singers Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr have received congratulations from the President on their nominations for the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Burna Boy received four nominations in contrast to his opponent Davido, who garnered three nominations in his debut. Arya Starr and well-known rapper Olamide each garnered one nomination, while Afrobeats…
Record of the Year “Worship,” Jon Batiste “Not Strong Enough,” boygenius (Grammys 2024 sets ceremony and nominations dates) “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus “What Was I Made For?,” Billie Eilish “On My Mama,” Victoria Monét “Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift “Kill Bill,” SZA Album of the Year World Music Radio, Jon Batiste the record, boygenius…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has further cemented his global prominence by earning four Grammy nominations, topping all African artists. It is the third year in a row that Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has received recognition from the Grammys. The nominations were announced on Friday, November 10 for the 2024 awards….
With the international growth of Nigerian music, Nigerian superstars are winning more international awards around the world. Nigeria international superstars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr have all earned nominations for the 2024 Grammy awards. The Nigerian contingent were all nominated for the maiden African Music category with Davido for his…
As a child, Sela Vie was first drawn to the R&B, Reggae and Soul music that she heard from her father’s record collection. As an adult, she cites influences including Madonna, Chronixx, Rihanna and Tems. Just like these artists, Sela Vie wields a sharp soulful voice, forcefully delivered with enough intensity to stir introspection…
The wait is over for music enthusiasts as Keamo, the rising sensation in the alternative R&B scene, teams up with DJ Lowa to deliver a pulsating Amapiano remix of her hit single, “Unfold Me.” The track, already a fan favorite, has taken on a new life with the infusion of Amapiano beats, creating a unique…
Renowned in Ghana’s music industry, King Paluta has proven time and again to be a versatile and skillful lyricist. In addition to showcasing his musical abilities, he drops ‘Sika Aba Fie’, a song that explores a universal issue of financial prosperity by diving into a tale that connects with a wide audience. ‘Sika Aba…
The reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year Black Sherif has secured a prestigious ambassadorial deal with Infinix smartphones. The deal sees Black Sherif succeed music icon Shatta Wale as the new face of the brand. His latest track, “Oh No,” has already become a global hit, and his energetic and dynamic performances have…
BET award-winning artiste Black Sherif releases a new single, titled ‘OH NO’ today through his record label; RBA and EMPIRE. This song asserts the 21-year-old’s dominance as one of the front-runners leading the charge from Africa to the rest of the world. “OH NO; a Highlife, Soul, and Drill-infused anthem produced by his in-house producer…
PaBrymo’s deep connection with the music is intricately woven with his life and experiences, and he believes that his success is in part due to the strong community he’s nurtured. This viewpoint is what informed his EP ‘City Boy’ released in August 2023 which featured guest appearances from ODUMODUBLVCK, Seyi Vibez, and Kida Kudz….
