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Martell spotlights the women shaping culture at Afrobeats Live event
Paris, France – October 4, 2025: Building on the success of its launch earlier this year, Martell’s Afrobeats Live returned to Paris for its second edition with a bold celebration of the women defining the genre’s sound, style, and future. Launched in June 2025, Afrobeats Live is Martell’s global cultural platform dedicated to bringing together…
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Riick is Making Music For His Sanity, and Yours Too
Riick pulls you straight into the depths of his world with his debut single, Sanity. The Benue-born artist, who states that his hometown only added to his pain, blends Afrobeats melodies of struggle and survival. It’s a bold first impression: a song about mental health, pain, and the relentless search for peace in a country…
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Virgin Music Group Partners with MiPROMO to Amplify Ghanaian Talent
Virgin Music Group, the world’s leading partner to independent artists, labels and entrepreneurs, today announced a global distribution partnership with MiPROMO, one of Ghana’s longest-standing digital distribution and creative media platforms. With over a decade of experience supporting Ghanaian artists, MiPROMO specializes in digital and video distribution, social media marketing, web publishing, branding, and event…
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Maka & Phlow: A Decade of Chemistry and Creativity
In the current Nigerian music landscape, which is so dominated by Afrobeats’ commercial machinery, two artists have spent the last ten years carving out space for something different. Maka (a former lawyer turned genre-bending singer who leads the band One Band Like That) and Phlow (the first Nigerian female MC featured in The Source magazine…
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Severe Nature and Spotify Ignite Lagos Fashion Scene with ‘Afrobeats Culture in Motion’
Creative powerhouse Severe Nature, in a landmark partnership with global audio streaming giant Spotify, last night redefined the relationship between music and fashion with Afrobeats Culture in Motion. Launched at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Cafe in Lagos, the immersive showcase translated the genre’s global pulse into a new visual language, presenting four of Nigeria’s most innovative designers, Móye…
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We Should All Be Pessimists
On September 27th, content creator Tobeszn posted this video on X (formerly known as Twitter). Now at 3.3M views, it’s safe to say the video has caught the attention of Nigerians. Small problem: they are NOT happy. Tobe begins the video with the line, ‘they say Nigeria is bad’, followed by clips of the reality…
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Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition Comes Home To Lagos
From 12 October – 28 December 2025, Lagos will host the Fela Anikulapo Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion immersive exhibition for the very first time in Africa. A Whitespace Creative Arts (AWCA) Foundation, with the immense support of the French Embassy in Nigeria and the Kuti family, will reimagine and present the landmark exhibition at the EcoBank…
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MAKA & PHLOW Reunite After 8 Years With New Single “Lose My Mind”
Two of the most dynamic voices in Afro-fusion and hip-hop are joining forces once again. Maka and Phlow have officially announced their reunion with the reveal of striking cover art for their new single “Lose My Mind,” marking their first collaboration in nearly a decade. The highly anticipated track, produced by acclaimed beatmaker Teck-Zilla, represents…
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K1 De Ultimate: Nigeria’s Most Sampled Musical Legend
K1 De Ultimate has been making headlines lately, and not just for his music. The recent airport incident had social media buzzing about the Fuji king. But while people debate his public moments, there’s a more fascinating story hiding in plain sight: how this 67-year-old legend has quietly become one of the most sampled artists…
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Rukmani Returns With 3XL Deluxe: A Deeper Journey Through Love, Lust & Loss
Rising Nigerian R&B artist Rukmani releases 3XL Deluxe on October 3rd, 2025, a reimagined and expanded edition of her debut album that continues her exploration of the raw, unfiltered emotions that define the human experience. Known for her distinct, piercing vocals infused with Afrobeats undertones, Rukmani has built a reputation for creating music that is…
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