Burna Boy at Lionesses’ Celebration Nigeria’s Spotify Power Ranking: Artists With the Most Followers Nigerian artists continue to dominate the global streaming space, with Afrobeats superstars building some of the biggest followings on Spotify. Leading the ranking is Burna Boy, who tops the list with an impressive 17.5 million followers, further cementing his position as…
East Ham, East London — 8 August 2026: The vibrant Igbo community in the UK came together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, culture and social connection at Igbotic Game Night, one of the biggest social gatherings celebrating the Igbo community in the United Kingdom. Among the night’s standout moments was an electrifying performance by…
Davido has officially unveiled the tracklist as well as the artists featured on his highly anticipated studio album, ‘Oriade.’ Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially revealed the tracklist for his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriade, giving fans their first look at the 13-song project and its impressive list of featured artists. The album combines…
Independent music distributor Symphonic Distribution has partnered with Sureel AI to let its artists track how AI uses their work and, the companies say, “participate in AI-driven revenue”. Sureel, an attribution platform that tracks how music is used by AI, is owned by Warner Music Group, which acquired it in June for an undisclosed sum….
Universal Music Group-owned GTS has signed an alliance with Telemundo around Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos, the US edition of the Spanish music competition. The agreement gives GTS a preferential right to sign the artists who emerge from the program, plus a role in developing their eventual concert tour. Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos premiered on Telemundo…
Deezer has launched a new feature, initially in its home market of France, that lets users remix tracks from participating artists. The streaming service says it is the “first” music streaming platform to offer a remix feature developed “with full rights compliance and in agreement with the artists”. The launch follows a move from rival…
Drake Apple Music’s Top 20 Most Streamed Artists of All Time — Full Detailed Breakdown Apple Music’s Top 20 most streamed artists of all time reflects the evolution of global music streaming—where consistency, catalog strength, and global fanbases matter more than single hits alone. Below is a more detailed breakdown of each artist and why…
The stage is now for African music. The connection between sport and sound is as intersectional as it’s ever been, and the continent’s artists are no longer relegated to warm-up acts or footnotes in cultural festivals from any events. They are the headlines. The sound of Africa has become the first choice soundtrack for sporting…
Afrobeats continues to assert itself as a global cultural force, and this week delivers a wave of emotionally charged, genre-blurring tracks that highlight the depth and versatility of African artistry. Leading the charge are Kizz Daniel’s “To Be A Man” and Tiwa Savage’s “10%.” Though distinct in tone and intention, both tracks signal a broader…
Here are four songs from Nigerian artists music lovers should look out for this Friday. Music lovers are in for a treat this Friday as a wave of highly-anticipated songs with Nigerian artists are set to drop, showcasing the best of Afrobeats, alternative pop, and genre-blending excellence. From seasoned chart-toppers to rising stars, the lineup…
