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Teenage Star Azanti Unveils ‘Gettin’ Hot’ Music Video

August 8, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Toronto-based rising star Azani is back with his brand new solo single titled Gettin’ Hot via Def Jam Recordings, as he prepares to release his anticipated debut album which arrives

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Award-Winning Nigerian Artist Phyno Teams Up With Afropop Star Tekno For New Single, ‘Full Current’

August 2, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Less than a year after the release of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Something To Live For, which has amassed over 30 million plays online, award-winning Nigerian artist, songwriter

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Eritrean R&B Singer Wauve Returns With New Single ‘Wanna Know’ Featuring Gideonite & Sevn Alias

July 26, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

23-year-old Robeal Yohannes, popularly known as Wauve (pronounced Wah-ve) has been making waves within the rapidly growing R&B space, particularly in the UK. He recently dropped his new single titled

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Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink Join Forces On New Single ‘Nowhere To Hide’

July 22, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Platinum-selling UK talent Aluna has teamed up with Prettyboy D-O and Kooldrink to deliver a brand new single titled NowhereTo Hide. The song combines elements of Afrobeats and amapiano courtesy

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Gyakie Premieres Music Video For Recently Released Single, ‘Something’

June 24, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Fast-rising Ghanaian singer, Gyakie has premiered the official music video for her latest single, Something. The song, which was released just two weeks ago, is a sultry mix of R&B

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Mayorkun Returns With A Vengeance On New Single, Certified Loner (No Competition)

June 18, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Following the release of his highly rated album Back in Office, popular Nigerian star Mayorkun has released his first single of the year titled Certified Loner (No Competition). Produced by

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CKay Taps Davido, Focalistic And Abidoza For ‘Watawi’

June 17, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Following a tweet from Davido earlier in the week and a recent snippet of the song, Nigerian singer-songwriter, CKay has released his latest single titled Watawi and music streets are abuzz with

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BOJ Takes Center Stage On A COLORS SHOW with New Single ‘See Me’

June 14, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Nigerian alté-singer, Bolaji Odojukan (popularly known as BOJ) made his debut on A COLORS SHOW with a super chilled performance of his new single See Me. Produced by renowned Afrobeats

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Camidoh, Mayorkun, King Promise And Darkoo Unite To Give Us New Video For Hit Single, Sugarcane Remix

June 9, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

When Ghanaian singer Camidoh released his single Sugarcane late last year alongside Nigerian record producer and singer Phantom, the song quickly became an instant hit. But when the remix (featuring

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Ajebo Hustlers Join Forces With Fave To Give Us New Sweet Single “In Love”

May 27, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Ajebo Hustlers, a Port-Harcourt-based duo, have released a love-themed studio track titled In Love, which they dropped alongside another single titled Caress — both songs acting as a sweet buildup

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How African Artists Are Leaving Their Mark On The World, One Performance At A Time

May 5, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Undoubtedly, the last few years have been good for African artists and music in general. Fueled by a young population, outstanding musical talent, and more streaming opportunities, Africa’s music industry

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A Beginner’s Guide To The Afro-EDM Sub-genre

May 5, 2022 by Naomi Overo

As the Nigerian music industry continues to flourish, one of the markers of its long-overdue success is the emergence of more sub-genres. One of such sensations is Afro-EDM; a reinvention

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CKay, Your Afrobeats Boyfriend, Won’t Stop Making Authentic Music

March 12, 2021 by itty

Every day, Afrobeats is expressed beyond the limitations of how the world defines it, and some musicians often referred to as ‘new wave Afrobeats artists’ are the wands behind this

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Tiwa Savage To Perform At Wireless 2019

March 15, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Tiwa Savage has been tapped to perform at Wireless Festival, UK alongside Cardi B, Travis Scott and more. Ms. Savage’s been quiet in the first quarter following a stellar 2018

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Timi Saurse makes his Tangy Debut with “Tangerine”

September 16, 2017 by Assumpta Audu

Using the common fruit, Timi Saurse sparks interest in his debut single. Tangerine describes the artiste, Timi Saurse being inspired by a female companion and his “Hennessey”. He goes on