Burna Boy
22 May
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy performed for a sold-out crowd of 40,000 fans at the La Défense Arena in Paris, France on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The concert was the latest stop on Burna Boy's "Love, Damini" World Tour, which kicked off in February 2023. Burna Boy opened the show with a performance…
22 May
I watched with shock, disbelief, bewilderment, amazement and chagrin, a viral video where Afrobeat rising star, who should otherwise be the product of a rich heritage of revolutionary struggles, patriotism and selflessness, descended on a cultured policeman...
9 Apr
The legacy of Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter, Sidhu Moose Wala's lives on with the release of his third posthumous song, "Mera Na," featuring Grammy Award winner Burna Boy. The music video, directed and edited by Navkaran Brar, portrays Sidhu's colossal fame and how his fans continue to pay tribute to him. The video also…
8 Apr
Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter Sidhu Moose Wala's legacy lives on with the release of his third posthumous song, "Mera Na," featuring Grammy Award winner Burna Boy. The music video, directed and edited by Navkaran Brar, portrays Sidhu's colossal fame and how his fans continue to pay tribute to him. The video also includes a…
3 Apr
Nigerian superstar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy will make history come July when he becomes the first Nigerian artist to headline a U.S. stadium, Billboard exclusively announce Monday (April 3).
17 Mar
Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, will perform in the final of the 2023 UEFA Champions League in Istanbul, Turkey, UEFA has revealed.
16 Mar
Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu known as Burna Boy will perform at the final of this year’s Uefa Champions League. Uefa announced Burna Boy as one of the headlining artists for the Champions League final in a tweet on Thursday. "Hello everyone, this is Burna Boy and I've got some big news,” Burna said in a…
28 Feb
Afro Nation Portugal 2023 announces the addition of main stage headliners Wizkid and Davido, as well as more new names including Little Simz, Popcaan and Focalistic - all joining the world’s biggest lineup of Afrobeats and Amapaino this summer. Afro Nation, which will take place on the lovely Portimao beach from June 28 to 30,…
25 Feb
Last Saturday night was another one for the history books of Nigerian music. Prominent media company Soundcity, held the 5th edition of its continental music award festival, the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival - powered by Tingo Mobile.
20 Feb
On Sunday night, February 19, 2023 (early morning hours of Monday in Nigeria, February 20, 2023), in faraway Salt Lake City Utah, USA, Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Rema and Tems thrilled fans in a first-of-its-kind Afrobeats-themed performance at the 72nd National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star halftime show, held at the Vivint Arena. This is…
3 Feb
Every music genre has its share of iconic albums that are cherished and seared into fans' minds. With African music, there have been a lot of great African albums in recent years that still top the charts all over Africa. These albums usually hold a special place in the hearts of fans, many of whom look back in awe at what African music has achieved since the genre's inception.
21 Jan
Soundcity Radio & Television, the brand behind the prestigious Tingo Mobile-Soundcity Music Awards Festival, has announced the nominees for this year’s edition of the continent wide pop music showcase.
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