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2 Feb
African Music reached an unprecedented height in 2023 with sold out stages, viral tracks, the inauguration performances and of course, the Grammy category.
1 Feb
Grammy-winning American music star Usher has announced a new album and among the artists featured on the project are Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy and hitmaking producer & artist Pheelz. The upcoming 20-track album titled ‘Coming Home’ is set for release on February 9, 2024, and it also features guest appearances from Latto, 21 Savage, Summer…
27 Jan
Afrobeats superstar and Grammy award winner, Damini Ogulu, well known as Burna Boy, has been included in the lineup of performers for this year’s Grammy award live show.
24 Jan
Nigerian Afrobeats giants Burna Boy and Asake are set to compete for the prestigious International Artist of the Year award at the 2024 Brit Awards, facing off against global icons like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Miley Cyrus. Joining them in the spotlight is fellow Afrobeats star Rema, whose infectious hit "Calm Down" is nominated…
22 Jan
Nigerian producer extraordinaire, Sarz, has become the latest voice to sing the praises of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, highlighting his enduring influence on contemporary artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema. In a recent interview with ARZ, Sarz not only acknowledged Fela's impact but also revealed his own artistic engagement with the icon's vast musical…
22 Jan
Nigerian afrobeat superstar Burna Boy, renowned for his electrifying energy and genre-bending sound, has been announced as a performer for the upcoming 2024 Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 4th. This exciting news, revealed by the Recording Academy on Twitter, promises to bring a captivating dose of African rhythm and global flavor to the prestigious ceremony.…
20 Jan
Nigerian music heavyweights, Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike, best known as Phyno, and Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy‘s Do I remix, has surpassed one million views within three days of its YouTube release.
14 Jan
It was a beautiful week and we are excited to welcome you into a new one. This week’s catch-up is scintillating and filled with congratulatory notes from well-noted individuals, as well as a great loss in the entertainment industry. Enjoy! Atiku Abubakar Celebrates Funke Akindele’s Film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ The Nigerian politician and standard…
8 Jan
The UK is proving fertile ground for Afrobeats superstars Davido and Burna Boy, with both achieving silver certifications for their hit singles on opposite sides of the River Thames. Davido's infectious tune "Unavailable," featuring South African producer Musa Keys, has garnered a silver BPI Award after surpassing 200,000 units in sales. This comes as no…
6 Jan
Grammy award winner, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has put to rest the conversation on ‘Afrobeats Big 3’, saying he has no interest in being classified among the big three. In Nigeria’s mainstream music, fans commonly refer to Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy as the country’s three biggest afrobeats stars (Big 3). But…
2 Jan
A fiery declaration from Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy echoed through a concert venue last night, igniting a roar from the electrified crowd. In a moment capturing his undeniable confidence and ambition, Burna Boy proclaimed, "Next time anybody tells you about anything called the 'big 3', tell them there's only the 'big 2' and then, there's…
19 Dec
Spotify's year-end wrap-up, known as Wrapped, has provided insights into the listening habits of different demographics, and one thing's clear: Gen Z can't get enough of Afrobeats. Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay all claimed spots in the top 10 most-streamed artists among Gen Z listeners in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing the…

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