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‘It was a dream’ Darey Art-Alade reflects on hosting 1st edition of The Headies

As The Headies gears up for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, a new documentary titled The Story of The Headies takes a nostalgic dive into the origins of Nigeria’s biggest…

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‘Creme-de-la-creme!’ Sanwo-Olu hails The Headies as Lagos State collaborates with organizers for 2025 edition

Lagos State has officially thrown its weight behind this year’s edition of The Headies Awards, solidifying the event’s status as the premier music recognition platform in Africa. In a video…

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Obinna Chibueze; the talented star set to beat Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar to a Grammy Award

The music industry thrives on evolution, and few artists embody that as boldly as Collins Obinna Chibueze; more popularly known as Shaboozey. The Nigerian-American is a genre-bender who is breaking…

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What 2024 taught Afrobeats, and what 2025 holds for us.

2024. In our Afrobeats to the world movement, 2024 has been our most important year so far, in my opinion. Not because we had the most global hits, no. We…

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The best Nigerian albums of 2024 — the critics’ choice, ranked

2024 was remarkable for Nigerian music as it was a year of musical growth, innovation, and surprises. From Qing Madi’s poignant ballads to Burna Boy’s global bangers, Nigerian artists proved…

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Events

2Baba, Styl Plus, other legends celebrate 40 Years of DJ Jimmy Jatt’s magic with a night of nostalgic music

Last night, Eko Hotels and Suites became a time machine, transporting a rapturous crowd back to the golden era of Nigerian music in celebration of the iconic DJ Jimmy Jatt.…

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News

All you need to know about Jay-Z’s running lawsuit and response

Jay-Z, the star rapper and entrepreneur whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit Sunday of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 allegedly along with Sean “Diddy”…

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From Zanku to Kese, dance has propelled Nigerian music to global heights

Anytime Wizkid and Davido drop songs, there is always a conversation about the music quality and its ‘dance-worthiness’ because these two artists have had the Nigerian music industry in a…

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‘Pure Joy!’ Nigerian fans on X rave about Wizkid’s Morayo

Wizkid released his 6th studio album earlier today and the initial impression on the Nigerian social media scene is positive. The musician has been termed “Nigeria’s greatest export” in the…

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Music

4 music projects to look out for tomorrow other than Wizkid’s Morayo

The internet has been buzzing with anticipation. Fans have been counting down to the time Wizkid’s forthcoming album will be available on streaming platforms. After the release of Kese, anticipation…

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‘It was a dream’ Darey Art-Alade reflects on hosting 1st edition of The Headies

‘Creme-de-la-creme!’ Sanwo-Olu hails The Headies as Lagos State collaborates with organizers for 2025 edition

Obinna Chibueze; the talented star set to beat Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar to a Grammy Award

What 2024 taught Afrobeats, and what 2025 holds for us.

The best Nigerian albums of 2024 — the critics’ choice, ranked

2Baba, Styl Plus, other legends celebrate 40 Years of DJ Jimmy Jatt’s magic with a night of nostalgic music

All you need to know about Jay-Z’s running lawsuit and response

From Zanku to Kese, dance has propelled Nigerian music to global heights

‘Pure Joy!’ Nigerian fans on X rave about Wizkid’s Morayo

4 music projects to look out for tomorrow other than Wizkid’s Morayo

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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