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13 Apr
MTV Base has announced the first edition of ‘Club MTV Base’ event series for 2024 in collaboration with Koso, an online gaming platform and Martell, a premium cognac brand.
7 Apr
In the pulsating world of Afrobeats, a new luminary has emerged, ready to take the global stage by storm. Meet Mohammed Salisu, better known as Drela, a rising star whose music knows no boundaries. From local acclaim to international recognition, Drela's journey mirrors the genre's meteoric rise, promising fresh sounds and uncharted territories for fans…
6 Apr
Street hop artiste Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, known professionally as Bella Shmurda has expressed his dissatisfaction with the recent denigration of Afrobeats by some artistes who gained fame and fortune with the genre.
6 Apr
I don't really think that I started my musical career or it had a beginning; because as long as I remember my mom has always pushed for me to be in the choir and attend dance rehearsals and all of that. So it wasn’t like there was a point in my life where I tried music or I decided that I would do music fully.
6 Apr
In a move to continually develop and reshape global perceptions of African music, Rozay Records, under the leadership of Emmanuel Ovuasa, has recently signed two new creative and promising artists into the record label fold. The dynamic record label, known for its commitment to promoting exceptional talent, has welcomed Elvis Bamidele Gelemu, popularly known as…
22 Mar
Dynamic and fast growing record label, Rozay Records is officially launching its operations in Lagos, to become a global trendsetter in the music industry by innovating and empowering artists to realize their creative potential while actively promoting the ‘Africa to the World' narrative. The Record label envisions music as a yardstick for African culture uplift…
18 Mar
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has announced the title of his next album, “Morayo,” and also renounced being an Afrobeats artist.
14 Mar
Emerging Nigerian singer Decep, born Chimezie Prince Ekene, is carving his path in the country's vibrant music scene. Decep, hailing from Imo State, discovered his passion for music early on, nurtured by his family and the artistic atmosphere of Enugu, a city known for its musical talents. Decep's professional music journey began in 2017 with…
10 Mar
Renowned Nigerian musician and Afrobeat icon Seun Kuti thrilled audiences with his performance at the WOMADelaide festival at Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. The festival, which runs from March 8th to 11th, featured Seun Kuti's electrifying performance on the 9th of March which was the highlight of the festival, showcasing his signature blend of infectious rhythms, powerful vocals,…
9 Mar
Before the Nigerian music scene became the multi-billion naira industry that it is, currently, there were only a few women brave enough to join the movement.
5 Mar
Africa’s dynamic youthful population and civil society will challenge autocratic misrule and strive to fulfil the continent’s huge potential in 2024.
2 Mar
Earlier this month, everybody watched with hearts in their mouths, as the 66th Grammy Awards were held in the world entertainment capital, Los Angeles. While the country’s best bets tilted across favourite Nigerian superstars - Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, and Ayra Starr...

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