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Rema, Joeboy, and Yemi Alade on this week’s hottest New Music Friday
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Rema, Joeboy, and Yemi Alade on this week’s hottest New Music Friday

As the weekend rolls in, the latest New Music Friday lineup brings a fresh wave of sonic brilliance, with artists tapping into nostalgia,...

Tems wins her second Grammy with ‘Love Me Jeje’ — Best African Music Performance
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Tems wins her second Grammy with ‘Love Me Jeje’ — Best African Music Performance

In a historic moment at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems clinched her second Grammy by...

New Music Friday: Releases you need on your weekend playlist
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New Music Friday: Releases you need on your weekend playlist

New Music Friday rolls in again with a fresh batch of sonic gems, setting the tone for the weekend and beyond. This week,...

The Transition of Toyé from an underground gem to an Afrobeats breakout star
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The Transition of Toyé from an underground gem to an Afrobeats breakout star

Toyé, born Oluwatoyin Oladehinde, is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter whose artistry blends vibrant melodies with substantive commentary on African percussion, heralding a new generation...

Asake gets Nominated at BRITs for International Artist of the Year.
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Asake gets Nominated at BRITs for International Artist of the Year.

Afrobeats sensation Asake continues his rocketing rise to global stardom with a nomination in the International Artist of the Year category at the...

Tyla’s “Water” Female African Act on the UK Hip-Hop & R&B Chart
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Tyla’s “Water” Female African Act on the UK Hip-Hop & R&B Chart

It’s official—Tyla is rewriting history with her hit single “Water.” The South African sensation has achieved an incredible milestone, as the track is...

Gunna’s unreleased verse on Asake’s “Basquiat” remix is Fire
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Gunna’s unreleased verse on Asake’s “Basquiat” remix is Fire

The Afrobeats scene has always had a knack for merging cultures and sounds, and Gunna is proving to be a true maestro in...

Wizkid Kicks Off 2025 with Over 100 Million Spotify Streams
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Wizkid Kicks Off 2025 with Over 100 Million Spotify Streams

Wizkid is no stranger to breaking records and setting the internet ablaze, but 2025 has barely stretched its legs, and the Made in...

Runtown More Feature on this Week’s New Music Friday.
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Runtown More Feature on this Week’s New Music Friday.

It’s that time of the week again—New Music Friday is here! This week’s playlist is packed with pure fire, featuring heavyweights like Runtown,...