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Stay in the loop with our Top Stories, showcasing the most impactful news and trends in the Afrobeats scene. From groundbreaking releases to major events, catch up on what’s making waves in the music world.
Mavo tells Apple Music about working with Wizkid, & Davido
Rising Nigerian Afrobeats artist Mavo makes a special appearance on Apple Music’s Africa Now, joining host Nandi Madida…
Tyla’s “Chanel” Tops Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart for 10th Consecutive Week
South African superstar Tyla continues her dominant run on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, as her hit…
Wizkid Becomes First Afrobeats Artist to Reach 10 Billion Spotify Streams
Legendary Afrobeats star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history by becoming the first Afrobeats…
Davido Officially Confirms Joint Project with Chris Brown
Davido has officially confirmed the release year for his long-anticipated joint project with award-winning American singer Chris Brown,…
Asake Kicks Off 2026 With Sold-Out Headline Show in South Africa
Following his spectacular performance at Red Bull Symphonic in NYC, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake ushered in 2026 in…
CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has officially etched his name into global music history as his breakout hit…
Afrobeats Acts Sweep 2026 Grammy nominations
The Recording Academy has officially unveiled the nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards, with African artists making a…
Tems Leading Vibe Initiative and Native Instruments Release Short Film ’72 Hours in Lagos’
Native Instruments, in partnership with Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI), has unveiled a compelling short film titled 72…
Apple Music Launches Alpha Playlist with Ayra Starr as Cover Star
Apple Music has officially unveiled Alpha, a brand-new playlist dedicated to amplifying the voices of female artists across…
Olamide Announces Highly Anticipated UK Return with Headline Concert at London’s OVO Arena
Nigerian music icon Olamide is officially set to make his long-awaited return to the United Kingdom this autumn…