Category: Music
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Spotify invites listeners to celebrate their personal music history with Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)
Spotify is celebrating 20 years of sound, discovery and culture with the launch of Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s), a new mobile-only in-app experience that gives listeners a personalised look back at their music history on Spotify. Now available to eligible users in Nigeria and Kenya, Spotify 20 turns each listener’s journey into…
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Naija House Mafia Push Nigerian Electronic Music Forward With New EP Mafia Busine$$
Nigerian dance music trio Naija House Mafia have officially released their highly anticipated new EP Mafia Busine$$, a bold and energetic body of work pushing the boundaries of Afro-house, Gqom, 3-Step, and contemporary African electronic music. Distributed by Café Riddim, WeTalkSound’s electronic music sub-label, the five-track project showcases the trio’s ability to merge Nigerian musical…
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JOEY JAEY RETURNS WITH ‘FOLLOW YOU’ FEATURING MEYAR OTI, A DEVOTION RECORD THAT EARNS ITS FEELING
The Toronto-based Nigerian artist opens his 2026 account featuring Lagos-based collaborator Meyar. There is a particular kind of honesty in admitting that love has arrived before you were ready for it. ‘Follow You,’ the new single from Nigerian-Canadian artist Joey Jaey is built entirely around that admission. Released under Joey Jaey Recordz, this is one…
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Spotify EQUAL Africa: Zee Nxumalo Named May Ambassador
South Africa’s new-gen Amapiano disruptor, Zandile Zee Nxumalo, has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for May. The EQUAL Africa programme, Spotify’s flagship initiative for women, is aimed at spotlighting the women creators shaping the continent’s soundscape. According to Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 data, the Eswatini-born artist emerged as one of the most-streamed women artists in…
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Ema Onigah releases Sophomore EP, ITEM VII
Ema Onigah has released his sophomore EP, ITEM VII, a seven-track project that highlights his range and continues to define his sound as an artist. For Ema, music has always been about the bigger picture. Rather than dropping one-off records, he focuses on creating projects that people can sit with over time. ITEM VII continues…
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Kpeseh Shares Emotion-Driven Single “Burning Desires”
Afrobeats/Afrofusion artist Kpeseh continues to connect with listeners through his single “Burning Desires,” a smooth and emotionally charged record centered on love, passion, and vulnerability. Built on rich melodies and rhythmic production, the song captures the intensity of wanting someone while navigating complicated emotions. With honest lyrics and a relatable message, “Burning Desires” reflects Kpeseh’s…
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AKUVI EXPLORES LOVE, LOSS AND GROWTH ON NEW SINGLE “STRANGERS” AHEAD OF UPCOMING EP, “AFROBEATS FOR EMOTIONAL GANGSTERS”
Ghanaian Afrobeats artist Akuvi continues her strong run with the release of her latest single, “Strangers,” a haunting and introspective offering taken from her upcoming EP Afrobeats for Emotional Gangsters, set for release on 28 May 2026. Blending Afrobeats with elements of R&B and neo-soul, “Strangers” leans into a more cinematic, stripped-back sound. The record…
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Tiwa Savage Music Foundation And Berklee College Of Music Award $2.1 Million Worth Of Scholarship To Nigerian Students
18 Nigerian Musicians Earn Fully Funded Places at Berklee College of Music in Boston as Inaugural Berklee in Nigeria Programme Concludes with a Historic Night at the National Theatre The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, has successfully concluded the inaugural Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program, marking…
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Tekno’s ‘Where Did Love Go?’ Album Blends Romance, Rhythm and Reflection
Tekno announces his forthcoming album ‘Where Did Love Go?’, set for release in June 2026. Alongside the announcement, he shares two new singles, “Bamboo” and “Press Button”, offering the first full glimpse into the project. Distributed by emPawa Africa, both tracks introduce the album’s sonic direction. “Bamboo”, which opens the album, is self-produced by Tekno.…
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Bbillionaire Continues Afrobeats Run With Follow-Up Single “Abu Dhabi”
Nigerian-American artist Bbillionaire continues to carve his lane in the global Afrobeats space with the release of his new single, “Abu Dhabi,” a vibrant follow-up to his debut record, Wahala. Building on the momentum of his introduction, Bbillionaire expands his sonic identity with a record that blends Afrobeats rhythm, international flair, and celebration-driven storytelling. Born…