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Tems surpasses Tyla on Spotify.
With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer Tems has surpassed South African Tyla in the ranking of Africa’s most… -
Tems and Burna Boy lead African artists on the Billboard Hot 100
The two Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems now lead the ranking of African artists with the most entries on the Billboard US Hot 100, surpassing the South African group Seether. Until now tied with seven appearances each, Tems and… -
Grammy Awards 2026: Aura V, eight years old, becomes the youngest-ever individual Grammy winner
The eight-year-old American Aura V made history by winning a Grammy Award, becoming the youngest individual winner of all time. On Sunday, at the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony, the duo FYÜTCH & Aura V, a father and his daughter, were… -
Spotify: Wizkid hits ten billion streams
Nigerian singer Wizkid becomes the first African artist to reach the symbolic ten-billion-stream milestone on Spotify, confirming his status as a global superstar. Nigerian singer Wizkid has made history in music by becoming the first African artist to reach the… -
Miss Universe 2025: executive director fired after a scandal with Miss Mexico
The leadership of Miss Univers took a firm decision after a scandal in Thailand: executive director Nawat Itsaragrisil was removed from the 2025 competition for publicly insulting Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch. Nawat Itsaragrisil, executive director of the Miss Univers organization,… -
Grammy Awards 2026: Ayra Starr, Davido and Omah Lay among the nominees
The nominees for the Grammy Awards 2026 have now been announced. Nigerian stars Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Omah Lay are among the artists vying for the prestigious American music awards. Nigerian Afrobeat is once again asserting itself… -
Spotify: Burna Boy named Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Burna Boy tops Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats artists ranking, ahead of Rema and Wizkid, while Davido is absent from the top 5. Spotify has revealed its 2025 ranking of top Afrobeats artists, dominated by Nigerian talent. Burna Boy takes first place,… -
Rema and Ayra Starr set the Global Citizen Festival stage on fire in New York
The Global Citizen Festival in New York took an unexpected turn this weekend when Nigerian stars Rema and Ayra Starr exchanged a kiss on stage, reigniting rumors of a romance. The two rising figures of Nigerian Afrobeats, Rema and Ayra… -
Benin: A fan tries to rush the stage during Naira Marley’s concert (video)
A tense moment marked Naira Marley’s concert in Benin when an audience member suddenly stormed the stage, seeming to go after the singer. In a video that went viral, you can see the head of Marlian Music mid-performance before the… -
AFRIMA 2025: Axel Merryl nominated up against the giants of West African music
Beninese comedian Axel Merryl is among the nominees for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards in the Best Male Artist in West Africa category. At 29, he becomes the only Beninese contender for this continental prize thanks to his hit… -
Benin: the reasons for the breakup between the young singer Djecomon and Legend Beatz
The production house Legend Beatz Empire announced on Monday, August 4, 2025, the end of its collaboration with the artist Djecomon. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Legend Beatz Empire label mentions repeated transgressions by the artist,… -
Benin: the singer Tyaf Papa Yazir makes his big comeback with “Hors Catégorie”
The Beninese artist Tyaf Papa Yazir released his new track “Hors Catégorie” in early May 2025 to win back the Beninese public and reclaim his artistic territory after a break due to health issues. The Beninese rapper and singer Tyaf… -
17th Headies Awards: Inoss’B Wins Best Central African Artist
Congolese singer Inoss’B has added another prestigious accolade to his career by winning the “Best Central African Artist” award at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards, held in Nigeria. This award crowns a year marked by notable musical successes… -
Tems, Asake, Rema, and Wizkid nominated for the 2025 American Music Awards
Nigerian global superstars Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have all been nominated in the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 2025 American Music Awards. Following a busy 2024, which saw Rema release his second studio album HEIS and Tems drop… -
Ivory Coast: Life TV suspends collaboration with artist Himra
In a statement released on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Life TV announced the temporary suspension of its collaboration with Ivorian artist Himra. The suspension stems from the artist’s failure to appear for a scheduled taping of the… -
Magic System: The Ivorian Group Expected in Paris for the 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics, to be held from July 26 to August 11, will offer much more than just top-tier sporting competition; it will also be a real celebration of music. Throughout these three weeks of events, free concerts will… -
Magic System: Their hit “1er Gaou” now certified Gold
25 years after its release, the iconic Ivorian group Magic System’s hit “1er Gaou” has been certified Gold, thanks to the remix released three years ago. Magic System, the renowned Ivorian group, continues to captivate listeners with their timeless track… -
USA: Singer Libianca Postpones Musical Tour Due to Security Concerns
Libianca, the rising star of Cameroonian music, has put her North American tour on hold due to threats from separatist groups from the Anglophone regions. These intimidations come after an incident where the singer displayed the Cameroonian flag during a… -
FEMUA 2024: Guinea-Bissau, Guest of Honor in the Upcoming Edition (photo)
The Urban Music Festival of Anoumabo (FEMUA) is gearing up to welcome music enthusiasts and artists from around the globe from May 14 to 19, 2024. Before the cultural celebration kicks off, the official launching ceremony is scheduled for April… -
Magic System: “It all started with word of mouth,” A’Salfo reveals behind the success of “Premier Gaou”
A’Salfo, the leader of the famous Ivorian group Magic System, has recently shared the secrets behind the triumph of their hit song “Premier Gaou.” He made these revelations during his appearance on the television show “Oui Hustle.” The popular Ivorian… -
Tam Sir: His Song “Coup du Marteau” Receives New Accolade
Ivorian artist Tam Sir continues his phenomenal rise with his captivating song “Coup du Marteau”, which after resonating with crowds at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023, has now been awarded the YouTube Silver Creator Award. The track has…