Organizers of the event “Naija to the World” confirmed today, that ‘Naija To The World’, the innovative pro-Nigeria showcase kicking off with a premiere dedicated to the Niger Delta, will tour multiple cities and venues, over 12 months, in response to feedback on the original announcement for a New York City Apollo debut. This was […]
Afro Nation, an annual three-day music festival produced by Live Nation, Event Horizon, Smade Entertainment, and Memories of Tomorrow is being hosted for the first time in Nigeria and the dates have officially been locked in. This event which was founded by Obi Asika, and Smade in association with BBC 1 Xtra in 2013 promises […]
Owing to the can-do attitude of Afrobeat artists, Afrobeats continues to reach new highs and skyrocket in popularity around the world as the artists continue to make history with so many firsts. According to the statement the organizers gave earlier this year, in 2024, the Grammy Awards will also feature a new category; Best African […]
The Recording Academy, famous for its Grammy Awards announced on Tuesday the inclusion of new honors in the 2024 Grammy Awards including ‘Best African Music Performance’, ‘Best Pop Dance Recording’, and ‘Best Alternative Jazz Album’. The Best African Music Performance category recognizes recordings that use “unique local expressions from across the African continent” including subgenres […]
On Saturday, June 3rd, Nigerian Afrobeat star Burna Boy made history at London Stadium, becoming the first ever African artist to headline a UK stadium. Performing a sold-out show with 80,000 people in attendance, Burna Boy captivated the audience with his high-energy performance, the energy and atmosphere in the arena was electric. The official twitter […]
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At this year’s season of the “Call for Score” competition put together by the Film Scoring Academy of Europe and the European Recording Orchestra, Mina Samy Egyptian music producer and film composer emerged as one of the top five composers, making the headlines. Out of a total of 700 competing composers, Samy was the only […]
Award-winning African Afrobeats singer, Davido, has remained in the news for different reasons lately. African News, especially the entertainment beat, is still agog with news about Davido’s Timeless Album. While that buzz is still on, the Nigerian Musician went online to celebrate his 12th year since he started music professionally. On the 7th of May 2023, […]
Pretty Yende has performed at major opera houses, but nothing is likely to compare to May 6, when she sings before a global audience of tens of millions at the coronation of King Charles III. The 38-year-old says her performance in Westminster Abbey will mark the first time an African singer has performed solo for […]
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African news platforms have continued to steam from the record-breaking deal involving Mr Eazi’s portfolio company, Zagadat Capital. In March 2023, the multifaced artiste got recognized as the first Nigerian artiste to win a Latin Grammy Award. Mr Eazi has established his influence in both music, tech, and business, in Africa and globally. Oluwatosin Ajibade, […]
The full list of nominees for the 9th edition of the AMVCA has since been generating a lot of reactions from lovers of entertainment and the screen. The organizers of the event, the contenders, and the voters or viewers are all hyped up for the big day. The voting categories are open to the public […]