Afrobeats
2 Mar
From Grammy nominee to electrifying performer, Asake has a knack for leaving audiences buzzing for more. His past shows have been legendary, each building anticipation for the next.
1 Mar
In a move to support and amplify the voices of rising Afrobeats stars, ConnectAfrobeats and Pop of Culture have joined forces in a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to elevate and connect talented artists with a global audience. As part of the partnership, Pop of Culture will launch "The Talent Palette," a new monthly live…
16 Feb
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk revealed his top five favourite songs ahead of the EFL Carabao Cup Final 2024. The Dutch defender’s matchday playlist features Nigerian Afrobeat artists Omah Lay, Asake, and Rema. The playlist, which was shared on EFL’s TikTok page, also included tracks by The Notorious B.I.G and Mase, the only non-Nigerian artists…
16 Feb
Ever-growing in his skill, delivery and fanbase DoddyG can be said to be a Next Generation Superstar with a goal to influence the Afrobeats landscape with sounds that appeal to a local and international audience. Focusing on making music that speaks to the soul as well as topics in society that are relatable to his…
10 Feb
Nigerian artistes’ outing at the 66th Grammys held on Sunday, February 4, is still a surprise, as their failure to win in any of the categories they were nominated has made many to ask the question: What went wrong?
10 Feb
After two consecutive editions in Atlanta, USA, organisers of The Headies Awards, one of Nigeria’s most coveted prizes in music, the Headies Academy, has announced that the award will return to the country this year
5 Feb
Afrobeats, with its diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural richness, has long been recognized as a powerful force that goes beyond mere entertainment.
3 Feb
Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US…
3 Feb
Tomorrow, the history of Nigerian music, largely also referred to as Afrobeats, is hoped to be positively altered as several Nigerian superstars compete against global players at the 66th annual Grammys.
3 Feb
Adekunle Boluwatife Oluwagbemileke who goes by the stage name, Weiser, is one of the new acts in the growing Afrobeats scene. He has evolved from an ordinary street music act to joining the stable of Hydeli Records where he is honing his skills.
3 Feb
Rotimi Akinfenwa a.k.a “Rotimikeys,” is one of Nigeria’s most gifted music producers. He is a songwriter, arranger, music director, sound engineer, sound designer and consultant. As producer, musician and consultant, he has worked with artistes such as Salife Keita, Yemi Alade, Asa, Simi, Omawunmi, Bez, Cobhams, Tosin Martins, Niyola, Waje, Flavour, Nathaniel Bassey, Segun Obe,…
2 Feb
When artists step onto the stage for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, all except one of the nominees for the newly created Best African Music category will be Nigerians.