Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr Nominated for 2026 MOBO Awards
Nigerian music icons Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, and others secure spots in the 2026 MOBO Awards nominations. See the full list of contenders for Best African Music Act and more.
Nigerian music icons Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, and others secure spots in the 2026 MOBO Awards nominations. See the full list of contenders for Best African Music Act and more.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) successfully hosted delegates and artists from 48 African nations in Lagos, celebrating the continent's diverse musical talent. Read the full story.
Nigerian star Rema clinches Best African RnB/Soul award at AFRIMA 2026, beating top contenders. Ethiopia's Weeha also wins Best Dance Choreography, defeating Wizkid. Read the full winners list and impact.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos began hours behind schedule, with no music stars present at the slated time. Discover the details and impact of the delayed event.
Nigerian music star Flavour has fired back at an X-user who accused him of avoiding collaborations with young Igbo singers. Get the full story and see their exchange here.
At the 2026 AFRIMA summit, industry leaders called for policy reform, tech adoption, and pan-African collaboration to unlock the continent's massive music potential. Discover the roadmap.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is live in Lagos from Jan 7, 2026. Watch Femi Kuti, Diamond Platnumz & more on DStv Channel 196. Don't miss the 'Unstoppable Africa' celebration!
African Telescope Newspaper appoints scholars from Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon & Nigeria to its Editorial Board to strengthen Africa-focused journalism. Read about their expertise.
Lagos hosts 1,216 music professionals for the 9th AFRIMA. The influx highlights African music's global influence and Lagos's tourism capacity. Read more.
Lagos State hosts the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), committing to using culture and entertainment to drive economic growth and global visibility for Africa. The event runs from Jan 7-11, 2026.
Sixteen leading African musicians have arrived in Lagos for the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Lagos State commits to using culture for development. The event runs from Jan 7-11, 2026.
Nigerian singer Godwin discusses his debut album 'Atonement', the shift from grief to love, his Hausa choir sample, and collaborating with KitschKrieg. Read the exclusive interview.
Nnamani Music Group is shifting focus from viral hits to rights administration and royalty collection, creating a sustainable infrastructure for African artists. Discover their strategy for global viability.
A Nigerian woman accuses singer Portable of paying only ₦20,000 for a music collaboration after a public promise of ₦1 million. Read details and netizens' reactions.
Lagos State, First Bank, Swedish Government & others sponsor the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Jan 7-11, 2026. Theme: 'Unstoppable Africa'. Read the full schedule.
Grammy winner Burna Boy will headline the free GT Music Concert at Accra Sports Stadium tonight. The event features top African stars like Shatta Wale and Ayra Starr. Read more.
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance are out! See the five African stars, including Burna Boy, Davido, and Tems, competing for the prestigious prize at the 67th ceremony.
LOUD Urban Choir will stage a festive concert at Eko Hotel on Dec 22, 2025, blending traditional choral music with contemporary African sounds. Experience a new Christmas tradition.
Ahead of the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos, AFRIMA and the British High Commission sign a Cultural Cooperation Agreement to strengthen creative ties and open global doors for African music.
Nigerian alté veteran BOJ drops his sixth studio album, 'Duplicity,' blending Afrobeat, jazz, and alté. Featuring Olamide & Show Dem Camp, it's a journey through his artistic range. Listen now!
Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams and Rivers monarch King Osoma Natrebo Enos Iwo call for urgent stakeholder collaboration to combat insecurity and youth restiveness in Nigeria.
Afro-urban artist Sucee blends genres to transform music. Discover how his unique sound, rooted in Delta State, aims to make him Africa's greatest urban rapper.
Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah demands legislated inter-agency cooperation to combat evolving threats like illegal mining and terrorism. Read his full speech from the RazorNews Awards.
Nigerian music giants Wizkid and Asake have announced a joint project titled 'REAL,' set for release this December 2025. Get the exclusive details on this major collaboration.
Glow Therapeutics and NeuralVillage sign MoU to introduce Harmoni Technology for dementia care in Nigeria. Aim is to ease burden on families via local government channels. Read more.
NDIC MD reassures Nigerians of deposit safety with up to ₦5m insurance. He warns against Ponzi schemes and details collaboration with CBN for banking stability. Visit their Trade Fair pavilion for more.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals surprising music blends among Nigerian listeners, mixing gospel and secular tracks. Gospel artist Dunsin Oyekan reacts to the trend. Find out how to check your own Wrapped.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
Nigerian superstar Tems collaborates with luxury market Erewhon on a $22 'Lagos Love' smoothie. Proceeds support her Leading Vibe Initiative for women in music. Discover the ingredients and significance.
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu calls for stronger military-media collaboration to shape public understanding and counter misinformation in security operations. Read more.