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The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa Returns: Here Are The 2025 Nominees
The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artists, and trendsetters who’ve defined our feeds in 2025. Taking place on 6 December 2025, in Johannesburg, the unforgettable night will be filled with entertainment, creativity and inspiration with creators from across Sub-Saharan Africa. This year will be remembered as one where African…
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Afrobeats Gets a Fresh Spin as Dapper Blends Sounds and Stars on “SCENES”Featuring L.A.X, Lasmid, Rybeena & Kashcoming.
Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi has unveiled his latest single, “SCENES”, a record that brings together an impressive line-up of Afrobeats stars including L.A.X, Lasmid, Rybeena, and Kashcoming. The collaboration is already being hailed as one of the most exciting features of the year, showcasing the synergy and vibrant creativity driving today’s Afrobeats scene. A seamless blend…
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Meet Nino, The DJ Blending Amapiano, AfroHouse & Afrobeats Into His Own Lagos Sound
In Lagos’ ever-evolving nightlife, where sounds shift and blend faster than weekend plans, few DJs have managed to find balance like Nino. He’s calm on stage, yet his sets command the dancefloor with an energy that feels both intentional and alive. Known for seamlessly fusing Amapiano, Afrobeats, Afro House, and 3 Step, Nino represents a…
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Rukky Trigha Channels the Hustle Spirit in His New Single ‘Bando Boyz’
Delta-born rapper Rukky Trigha, returns with a raw and electrifying new single titled “BANDO BOYZ.” The track is a gritty street anthem built from the ground up in the trap house where real hustle, hunger, and survival shape every bar. With a powerful blend of drill choruses and heavy trap verses, BANDO BOYZ paints a…
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Afrobeats fresh face OFOR Announces His Debut With Sizzling Party-Starter ‘Professor’
Nigerian Afrobeats artiste OFOR steps confidently into the spotlight with his debut single “Professor,” a vibrant anthem that echoes ambition, intention, and youthful self-expression. Although a debut, the high-tempo track showcases his vocal prowess, refi ned delivery, and star quality. It’s a body-moving tune that captures the core essence of Afrobeats through rich drums, infectious…
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DUÜWA releases new single “Misguided,” ahead of his upcoming EP Playing With Fire
DUÜWA has released his new single “Misguided,” the follow-up to “Freaknik” and the second look into his upcoming EP Playing With Fire, arriving November 21. “Misguided” continues to shape the world DUÜWA is building as an emerging voice in the Nigerian alt-pop space. The song is built around the feeling of wanting someone but not…
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WUNAlexander Drops New Track, “Second Chance”
The wait is over as WUNAlexander delivers what many are already calling his most personal and profound track to date, titled “Second Chance.” Following the buzz of his last release dubbed ‘Damn’, WUNAlexander steps into a more reflective and deeply emotional space with this new single. “Second Chance” isn’t just a song, it’s a raw,…
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Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) presents the 2025 Deal Room: Accelerating Capital Access and Creative Innovation Across Tech.
EWA is Africa’s leading multi-sector creative summit, convening over 53,000 attendees and 240+ speakers across industries. Its Deal Room is a three-day accelerator followed by a final Demo Day, where founders and creatives sharpen their business models, refine investor-ready pitches, and connect directly with the investors and institutions shaping the future of Africa’s $20 billion…
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Rising Afro-pop star Obacino Spins Off Original Badman Era In “Like To Party”
From the bustling corridors of Ipaja to the wider metropolises of Lagos, fast-rising Afro pop singer Obacino is stirring a fresh moment in Nigerian pop culture with his latest bop, “Like To Party”. The party-starting jam reintroduces the Afro Pop maverick with his refined artistry, geeking gusto and swashbuckling ‘Original Badman’ sound. In “Like To…
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GoodGirl LA takes the throne as Spotify’s Equal Africa Ambassador for November
GoodGirl LA is a Nigerian singer-songwriter known for her seamless blend of Afro fusion, R&B and pop and has been announced as the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for November. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, GoodGirl LA’s journey started early in her life, drawing music inspiration from icons like Michael Jackson, Whitney, and Britney Spears. A story of…
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