Afrobeat artist
18 Jan
In 2024, Afrobeats witnessed dazzling achievements, from global festival bills and chart-topping hits to niche booms in disc jockeying and hype culture. Yet, looming gaps—from limited talent pipelines to poor touring infrastructure—remind us that the road to world dominance requires both innovation and investment. The year 2024 ushered promising strides for Afrobeats—spiking global exposure, foreign…
14 Nov
Emerging music sensation, Musa Abdulmalik Oyarekhau, popularly known as Big Berry, has opened up about his journey, passion, and vision for the music industry. Big Berry's music career began to take shape in secondary school, where friends coined the nickname "Malikberry." Upon entering Auchi Polytechnic, the nickname evolved into "Big Berry." READ MORE: Davido launches…
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On a regular day in Major AJ’s life, he’s either out shopping, dining with friends, filming cameos on movie sets, or raving with the rest of Lagos’ adrenaline junkies. His social media logs reveal how living in the moment keeps him grounded as a creative. And that’s precisely the spark he’s trying to ignite with…
14 Oct
Born James Akpoveta in the bustling heart of Benin City, Edo State, Genie Mullah is quickly becoming one of the freshest names in the Afrobeat music scene. Known for blending his cultural roots with contemporary beats, Genie’s sound draws inspiration from both Edo and Delta traditions, fusing them into a unique Afrobeat style that is…
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Ghanaian rapper and Afrobeat star, Yeboah Emmanuel, fondly known as AY Poyoo, has told music fans around the world to brace up for the release of his much anticipated album Rejected Stone set to drop on April 24. AY Poyoo, who has opened up on the timely intervention Tree Money Yard (TMY) Empire Records, a…
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