Music

Burna Boy’s second collaboration with Jorja Smith, ‘be honest’ has received a Diamond certification in France. According to a music chart platform, 'Be Honest' is eligible for diamond certification in France after selling over 250,000 units. The single was released in August 2019 following 'Gum Body' in his 'African Giant' album. The song is Burna Boy's second certification in France after his international hit single 'On the Low' went Diamond.

Nigerian megastar Wizkid is set to perform in London Stadium come 2023 in what is set to be a historic performance. Wizkid has set 1st June 2023 as the date for his London Stadium performance which is part of his 'More Love, Less Ego' tour. The performance will see wizkid become the first African to perform at the 80,000-capacity ground which currently serves as the home of premier league side […]

Reports say popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. Okposo’s project manager, Hillary Vincent, who confirmed the news, said the singer died on Friday morning. Vincent, however, declined further comments on the singer’s demise as he did not disclose the cause of the death.

Adidas has launched an investigation into reports that rapper Kanye West created a toxic environment when he was working with the brand. Rolling Stone reported claims from some workers on the Yeezy collaboration, saying he showed them explicit pictures and videos as part of bullying tactics. Adidas said it did not yet know whether the allegations have any merit.

American singer Nicholas Cannon, popularly known as Nick Cannon, says he might be done having children. Cannon, who currently has 11 children and expecting his 12th with Abby De Le Rosa, revealed this on the red carpet of the R&B/Hip Hop Power Plays event. He maintained that his kids are his number one priority, adding that they are the creative force in all he does.

Rema's 'Calm Down' has reached a new peak of NO. 10 after moving up 6 places from the 16th position it held last week. Burna Boy's 'Alone' off the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack debuted at NO. 32. 'Last Last' enters its 27th week on the chart appearing at NO. 48 which is one spot up from its 49th position last week.

Ayra Starr has become the first female artiste to record 11 entries on aggregate charts passing Tiwa Savage for the most entries among female artistes. Starr becomes the first female artiste to record multiple top ten entries in a week – 3 on this week’s top 10. She joins Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Olamide and Omah Lay as the only artistes to have at least three top ten entries […]

Popular South African music producer and creator of the viral Amapiano sound, DJ Sumbody, is dead. According to reports, Sumbody was shot dead when unknown gunmen sprayed his vehicle with a hail of bullets killing him and one of his bodyguards instantly. A Sandton police officer said a third person, believed to be DJ Sumbody’s second bodyguard, was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The police have said they are […]

  Afrobeats megastar Wizkid has announced the dates for his 2023 'More Love, Less Ego' tour of North America. Wizkid is set to embark on a tour of North America that will see him perform songs from his new album across multiple cities. The tour will kick off on 3rd March in Houston Texas and span 20 cities with the finale in Los Angeles California on April 7th, 2023. The album which was preceded […]