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  • Indian Indie Artist KHEVNA Drops Remix To Her Genre-Bending Afro-Pop Single “Lonely”, Featuring Loye

    Indian Indie Artist KHEVNA Drops Remix To Her Genre-Bending Afro-Pop Single “Lonely”, Featuring Loye

    Singer-songwriter KHEVNA has teamed up with Loye to release a remix to her groundbreaking Afro-pop debut “Lonely,” a genre-blending track that weaves emotive vulnerability with irresistible rhythm. Written during an intimate songwriting camp, the track explores the aching honesty of love on the edge — where passion and distance meet. Switching seamlessly between Hindi and…

  • MOLIY Teams Up with TYLA for Electrifying New Single “Body Go”

    MOLIY Teams Up with TYLA for Electrifying New Single “Body Go”

    Ghanaian superstar, MOLIY returns with a bold new anthem, “Body Go”, featuring Grammy Award-winning South African sensation TYLA. Released via Gamma and available on all major streaming platforms, the track is a celebration of rhythm, confidence, and unapologetic freedom. Blending the infectious elements of R&B, Pop, Amapiano, and Afrobeats, “Body Go” brings together two of…

  • Brown Joel Releases Debut Project “High Spirit”

    Brown Joel Releases Debut Project “High Spirit”

    Brown Joel steps firmly into the spotlight with his debut project “High Spirit”, a body of work that showcases the depth and range of one of Afrobeats’ most promising new voices. Before launching his solo career in 2023 with the breakout single Peace, Joel had already been shaping the sound behind the scenes, collaborating and…

  • Introducing Kxchi: The Voice Bringing Heart Back to Afrobeats

    Introducing Kxchi: The Voice Bringing Heart Back to Afrobeats

    The Nigerian music scene continues to witness an exciting wave of new talents redefining the sound of contemporary Afrobeats, and one name steadily emerging among them is Kxchi. Born Testimony Onyedikachi Ukachi, the Lagos-based singer, songwriter, and vocalist is carving a niche for himself with his emotionally rich lyrics, captivating voice, and message-driven artistry. With…

  • Protek Illasheva: Faith and the Future of Afro-Gospel

    Protek Illasheva: Faith and the Future of Afro-Gospel

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of African gospel music, few artists embody the intersection of deep spiritual conviction and contemporary sound quite like Protek Illasheva. A leading voice in the Afro-Gospel movement, Protek has spent years crafting music that embodies both authentic worship and sonic innovation. This conversation reveals an artist shaped by profound loss…

  • Inside ‘Afrobeat Rebellion’, Fela’s Legacy Lives On

    Inside ‘Afrobeat Rebellion’, Fela’s Legacy Lives On

    Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was not a forgettable man, for those who witnessed his legend as it unfolded. And for those of us who didn’t get to share time and space on earth with him, his name is one that has always rung familiar, even though we likely cannot pinpoint when exactly he came into our consciousness.…

  • A New Era Of Content Deals Emerges For Nigerian YouTube Creators And Brands

    A New Era Of Content Deals Emerges For Nigerian YouTube Creators And Brands

    Nigeria’s top YouTube creators and leading brands recently came together to explore a new frontier of collaboration in marketing through PluggedIn, a new initiative by Woof Studios and YouTube. The initiative is designed to move beyond transactional advertising, instead fostering deep, community-focused partnerships between creators and brands. This shift unlocks more authentic ways for brands…

  • Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr: The Night Activ.Yard and Ballantine’s Let Lagos Stay True to the Sound

    Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr: The Night Activ.Yard and Ballantine’s Let Lagos Stay True to the Sound

    In Lagos, music doesn’t just fill the air, it defines it. It’s how people speak, how they move, and how they mark moments. And as summer came to its golden close, that rhythm found its loudest echo at Goodbye 2 Activ. Summer, a one-day gig at Encourage Park, Ikoyi, that turned into a living soundtrack…

  • Trdollar Y Unleashes New Sound With “Gotta Know” Track

    Trdollar Y Unleashes New Sound With “Gotta Know” Track

    The wait is officially over. Today, as emerging Afrobeats powerhouse Trdollar Y has released his highly anticipated new single, “Gotta Know,” and it’s already shaking up playlists across the globe. This track isn’t just a release, it’s a bold declaration from an artist ready to take his place at the forefront of the international music…

  • Martell spotlights the women shaping culture at Afrobeats Live event

    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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