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Full tracklist and artists featured on FOLA’s new album, ‘9’ revealed

October 7, 2026 · Wale Wrightz

FOLA, in an official announcement, has confirmed the tracklist as well as the artists featured on his sophomore album, ‘9.’ Nigerian singer FOLA has unveiled the official tracklist for his forthcoming sophomore album, 9, ahead of its release on October 9 via Dangbana Republik and EMPIRE. The 14-track project brings together a strong lineup of […]

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News · August 23, 2026

2026 AFRIMMA awards: Full list of nominees

Here are the AFRIMMA 2026 nominees across all categories ahead of the awards ceremony. The organizers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMMA) have announced the nominees for the 2026 edition of the prestigious awards, spotlighting leading artists, producers, DJs, and other music professionals from across the continent. This year’s nominations celebrate the achievements of […]

News · August 23, 2026

Tyla releases tracklist for upcoming album, A*Pop

Tyla in a stunning video has confirmed and officially unveiled the tracklist for her highly anticipated album, A*Pop. South African Grammy-winning star Tyla has officially revealed the tracklist for her highly anticipated sophomore album, APOP, giving fans their clearest look yet at what to expect from one of the year’s biggest African music releases. The […]

News · August 23, 2026

CKay confirms title and release date on 3rd studio album

CKay in his latest announcement on social media, has confirmed the release date as well as title of his 3rd studio album. Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Ckay has officially announced his third studio album, Banger Boy, which is scheduled for release on August 7, 2026. The project marks another significant chapter in the career […]

News · August 23, 2026

What are fans saying as Fireboy DML ushers in a new era with ZUKO?

Following his latest announcement, here are the reactions of fans to Fireboy DML’s new and upcoming album ‘ZUKO’. Fireboy DML has officially ushered in a new era with the announcement of his forthcoming fifth studio album, ZUKO, and fans have wasted no time showing their excitement across social media. The YBNL star unveiled the project […]

News · August 23, 2026

Brymo Announces 2026 UK Tour Presented by Crystalcity Entertainment

Fans of acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter BrymO have something exciting to look forward to as the artist officially announces his 2026 UK Tour in collaboration with Crystalcity Entertainment. Scheduled to take place in November 2026, The announcement was made through a joint Instagram post by BrymO and Crystalcity Entertainment, marking the beginning of what promises to […]

News · August 23, 2026

MTN Nigeria opens entries for Next Afrobeats Star season 2

Telecommunication giants, MTN Nigeria have announced the second season of the Next Afrobeats Star music competition. MTN Nigeria has unveiled Season 2 of its reality music competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), following the success of its inaugural edition, which discovered and rewarded some of Nigeria’s brightest emerging music talents. Produced in partnership with Ultima Studios […]

News · August 23, 2026

Davido reveals 3 artists featured on new album Oriade

Davido has revealed three of the artists featured on his highly anticipated upcoming album fans can’t stop talking about, ‘Oriade.’ Afrobeats superstar Davido has confirmed three of the guest artists set to appear on his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriade, giving fans another glimpse into what to expect from the project ahead of its […]

News · August 23, 2026

Chocolate City files separate lawsuit against Odumodublvck

Record label, Chocolate City have filed a lawsuit estimated to worth ₦50 million in damages against artist, Odumodublvck. Chocolate City has initiated legal action against Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, following an alleged assault involving one of its employees during the 2025 Flytime Festival in Lagos. According to court documents filed […]

News · August 23, 2026

Mavo reveals tracklist and featured Artists for new album ‘Business’

The wait is almost over as popular Nigerian artist, Mavo has confirmed the tracklist as well as the artists featured on his new album, ‘Business.’ Nigerian singer Mavo has officially unveiled the complete tracklist for his highly anticipated album, Business, giving fans their first detailed look at the 13-track project and the artists joining him […]

News · August 23, 2026

Davido stuns Mayorkun and fans with his latest gift

Multiple award-winning singer Davido has surprised both fans and Mayorkun with his latest gesture to the singer. Nigerian music superstar Davido has surprised fellow singer and former DMW Records artist Mayorkun with a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck, a gesture which was personally confirmed by the singer in his latest post on the social media platform, Instagram […]

News · August 23, 2026

Afro Nation Portugal 2026: Spotify shares exclusive live performances

Spotify has released exclusive performances of some of the biggest names; Wizkid, Olamide and others at the recently concluded Afro Nation Portugal 2026 festival. oSpotify has released the first batch of exclusive performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026, featuring some of the biggest names in Afrobeats, including Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide, and Young Jonn. The […]

News · August 23, 2026

Davido unveils official tracklist and featured artists for ‘Oriade’

Davido has officially unveiled the tracklist as well as the artists featured on his highly anticipated studio album, ‘Oriade.’ Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially revealed the tracklist for his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriade, giving fans their first look at the 13-song project and its impressive list of featured artists. The album combines […]

News · August 23, 2026

Why BTS won’t submit Arirang for the 2027 Grammy Awards

Here is why members of the talented group BTS announced that they won’t submit their critically acclaimed album ‘ARIRANG’ for the 2027 Grammy Awards. BTS have revealed why they will not be submitting their record-breaking fifth studio album, Arirang, for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, despite being widely tipped as one of the strongest […]

News · August 23, 2026

Latest update on Tyla’s ‘A-Pop’ concert in Lagos Nigeria

Here is the latest update on Tyla’s concert in Lagos Nigeria for her A-Pop tour scheduled to kick off in 2026. South African singer Tyla is reportedly no longer scheduled to perform in Lagos as part of her A*POP World Tour, after the Nigerian date was removed from the tour’s official schedule. The Lagos concert […]

News · August 23, 2026

What are people saying about Davido’s new album ‘Oriade’?

Here are some of the reactions of music lovers and fans to the release of Davido’s 6th studio album, ‘Oriade.’ Davido’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriade, is finally out, and as expected, music lovers have wasted no time sharing their opinions. Within hours of its release, the album shot to the top of conversations […]

News · August 23, 2026

EFCC vs. Jude Okoye: Everything to know about the P-Square family feud

On February 26, 2025, Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Nigeria’s iconic music duo P-Square, stood before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, facing seven counts of money laundering totalling ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Flanked by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]

News · August 23, 2026

Burna Boy confirms date for next London concert

Burna Boy is set to make history with his latest London concert scheduled for which he has confirmed would be held in 2027. Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has announced that he will return to London’s iconic London Stadium for another headline concert in 2027, extending his record-breaking run at one of the UK’s biggest […]

News · August 23, 2026

Artists featured on Ayra Starr’s new album, ‘STARRGIRL’

Here are the artists confirmed so far to be featured on Ayra Starr’s highly anticipated album, ‘Starrgirl ‘, scheduled for August 2026. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Ayra Starr has officially revealed artists featured on her highly anticipated sophomore album, STARRGIRL, set for release on August 14, 2026. The 16-track project will be led by […]

News · August 23, 2026

Davido reveals shocking details about ‘B4 B4’ on Oriadé

Davido in his latest interview session with Carterefe has revealed shocking details about his viral song, B4 B4 on his album, ‘Oriade.’ Davido has shared the unexpected story behind one of the standout tracks on his sixth studio album, Oriadé, revealing that “B4 B4” was never originally meant to be his song. Speaking during a […]

News · August 23, 2026

International artists reportedly featured on Ayra Starr’s new album

Here are the international artists rumoured to be featured on the new album from Ayra Starr titled ‘Starr Girl.’ Ayra Starr appears to have sparked fresh excitement ahead of the release of her highly anticipated third studio album, Starrgirl, after updating the profile pictures across her social media platforms to feature a lineup of international […]

News · August 23, 2026

Rema announces release date of his first song of 2026

After weeks of speculation, Rema has officially announced the release date of his first song of the year 2026. Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Rema has officially announced the release date for his first single of 2026. The Mavin Records star revealed that his new track, titled “TEA,” will be released on Friday, August 7, 2026, marking […]

News · August 23, 2026

Check out the title of all songs on Ayra Starr’s new album, ‘Starrgirl’

Here are the title of all the songs on the highly anticipated new album, ‘Starrgirl’ by Ayra Starr. Nigerian Afropop sensation Ayra Starr has unveiled the full track list for her highly anticipated third studio album, Starrgirl., giving fans a first look at what promises to be one of the biggest African music releases of […]

News · August 23, 2026

Davido directly addresses rivarly with Wizkid

In his latest interview, Davido has opened up about how his competitiveness with Wizkid has evolved over the years. Nigerian music superstar Davido has opened up about how his long-standing competitive relationship with fellow Afrobeats icon Wizkid has changed over the years, saying his priorities are now centred on creating great music rather than fueling […]

News · August 23, 2026

Spotify announce new ways to identify AI personas making music

Spotify, in its latest publications, has announced the introduction of new measures to help identify AI personas making music. Spotify has announced a new system designed to identify artist profiles that use AI-generated, human-like identities as the streaming platform continues to address the growing presence of artificial intelligence in music. The new “AI Personas” label […]

News · August 23, 2026

Wizkid announced as Detty December Fest 2026’s first headliner

Wizkid has been unveiled as the headline act for the new format of the highly anticipated ‘Detty December’ concert for 2026. Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is set to return to Lagos this December, where he will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026. The Grammy-winning Afrobeats star has been confirmed as the festival’s […]

News · August 23, 2026

The 5 most searched music topics on Google in Nigeria in 2026

Check out the 5 music related topics that were the most searched for the first half of 2026 on the biggest search engine, Google in Nigeria. Music dominated online conversations in Nigeria throughout 2026, with fans turning to Google to learn more about rising stars, major international events, award ceremonies and chart-topping releases. From Destiny […]

News · August 23, 2026

Everything you need to know about the Davido vs Wande Coal beef

Here are the key details fans should know about the ongoing Davido vs Wande Coal beef which broke out on Tuesday. Social media was set ablaze on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as two of the biggest stars in the Nigerian music industry, Davido and Wande Coal, ignited a beef that would be remembered for many […]

News · August 23, 2026

Angélique Kidjo achieves another first record for African artists

In her typical fashion, Angelique Kidjo has achieved another first record for African artists as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The four-time Grammy Award winner was […]

News · August 23, 2026

VMAS 2026: Confusion as MTV exclude the Best Afrobeats category

Ahead of the 2026 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), fans have noticed that the Best Afrobeats category has been excluded. Confusion has trailed the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations after the ceremony unveiled its nominees without warning, with several major genre categories notably missing from this year’s list. Among the most […]

News · August 23, 2026

2Baba reveals title of his first album in 6 years

Multiple award-winning singer and performer, 2Baba has announced the title of his first and new album in over six years. Nigerian music icon 2Baba has announced the title of his first album in six years, ending a long wait for a new full-length project from the legendary singer. The forthcoming album, titled “OLDEST YOUNG MAN,” […]