Collins Obinna Chibueze, known globally as Shaboozey, claimed his first Grammy win yesterday, a milestone that crowned years of quiet experimentation and cultural synthesis. Born on May 9, 1995, to Nigerian parents and raised in the United States, Shaboozey has built a career that resists easy labels. His music draws from hip-hop, country, folk, and alternative rap, shaped by […]
South African singer Tyla secured the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old artiste won with her song Push 2 Start, marking her second victory in the category and placing her firmly in Grammy history. Her win drew loud applause inside […]
Johannesburg witnessed a decisive moment for African pop as Asake delivered a sold-out concert that placed him firmly among the most influential live performers of his generation. The show drew fans from across South Africa and neighbouring countries, turning the city into a meeting point for Afrobeats culture. From the first notes, it was clear the night carried weight […]
On November 8, 2025, Asake brought a new sound to Brooklyn’s King Theatre. Backed by a full orchestra under the baton of Glenn Alexander II, he translated club-ready grooves into sweeping string lines, brass accents and layered percussion. The night folded Fuji cadence, Afropop swing and Amapiano pulse into arrangements that pushed his vocal lines into unexpected places. The […]
Rising actor and musician Jaafar Jackson has been officially cast to play the late Michael Jackson in the highly anticipated biopic about the King of Pop’s life and career. The film, titled Michael, is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, who previously delivered the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody. Jaafar, the 27-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, brings […]
Spotify has named Burna Boy the number one Afrobeats artist of 2025, placing him ahead of a field that includes Rema, Wizkid, Asake and Ayra Starr. The announcement confirms what audiences have felt for months: Burna Boy’s music continues to command vast, cross-border attention. This ranking is more than a trophy. It is a quantitative signal of an artist […]
When Asake steps onto the stage of the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on 8 November 2025, it will be more than a concert. It will be a historic moment in the global rise of Afrobeats. The Nigerian superstar will become the first African artist to headline Red Bull Symphonic in New York, a performance series that has built its […]
Burkina Faso’s leading financier, Idrissa Nassa, has marked another milestone as Coris Bank International reported a $60 million profit for the first half of 2025. The performance strengthens Nassa’s position as one of West Africa’s most influential bankers and underscores the resilience of the bank he founded nearly two decades ago. Coris Bank, headquartered in Ouagadougou, has steadily grown […]
Faith, Fat, Family & Fire: Inside Tobe Nwigwe’s Movement Houston native Tobechukwu “Tobe” Dubem Nwigwe never intended to dominate music charts, he simply never had a Plan B. A football injury derailed his NFL aspirations, but it didn’t derail his drive. The Nigerian-American linebacker pivoted from the gridiron to grassroots purpose. After the blow ended his football future, Nwigwe founded […]
Angélique Kidjo, the globally celebrated Beninese singer-songwriter and activist, has become the first Black African artist to be awarded a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner was named among the 35 honourees unveiled in the Walk of Fame’s 2026 class, securing her place among entertainment legends past and present. At 64, Kidjo’s recognition […]
