Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Lead 2026 Headies Nominations
By Chinedu Echianu Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr and Tems are among the leading Nigerian artistes nominated for the 2026 Headies Awards, with established stars and emerging acts competing across several major categories. The organisers of the prestigious awards unveiled the nominees ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled to hold in […]
DJAN Denies Ban on Burna Boy Songs Over DJ Tunez Row
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has dismissed viral reports claiming that songs by Afrobeats star Burna Boy were banned following an alleged altercation involving DJ Tunez. The rumours, which spread online earlier this week, suggested that the association imposed a boycott after a reported dispute during a performance at Obi’s House, […]
Tems, Burna Boy Top Billboard as Africa’s Most-Charted Artists
By Zainab Bakare Afrobeats stars Tems and Burna Boy have made history becoming the African artists with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing South African rock band Seether. The milestone follows their latest appearances on the chart through features on J. Cole’s new album The Fall-Off. Bounce Road Blues, featuring Tems and […]
Tems Becomes First African Female Artist with Seven Billboard Hot 100 Entries
By Zainab Bakare Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to record seven entries on the United State Billboard Hot 100 chart. The milestone was achieved following the debut of her song “What You Need” at No. 93 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, […]
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay Thought Davido Disliked Him
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has opened up about a past misunderstanding with fellow Nigerian superstar Davido, revealing that he once believed the award-winning artist disliked him an assumption that ultimately paved the way for their Grammy-nominated collaboration, With You. The singer made the disclosure during a GRAMMY red carpet interview, shedding light […]