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Why Afrobeats artistes shouldn’t stick to what fans like – Rema
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has claimed that if Afrobeats artistes limit themselves to making only music that appeals to fans, the genre won’t move forward.
How Dapper forged my signature, sold my catalogue to foreign label – Shallipopi
Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has accused his former record label boss, Damilola Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Music, of forgery and fraudulent sale of his catalogue to a foreign company.
Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
The Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say.
‘What if sharks swallow you’ – Teni warns Burna Boy over ocean stunt
Nigerian singer Teni has jokingly called out colleague Burna Boy after he jumped into the ocean, questioning why he would take such a risk when they are yet to make a song together.
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
It feels inconsiderate of Ariana Grande to bring a tour called Eternal Sunshine to the UK at the tail end of the year's fifth heatwave. Haven't we suffered enough already?
Stonebwoy makes history at OVO Arena Wembley with monumental BHIM Festival
Ghanaian global music icon Stonebwoy made history on Saturday, August 15, becoming the first Ghanaian artist to headline a sold-out concert at the iconic OVO Arena Wembley in London.
Rocky Dawuni sounds alarm on Africa’s wars and youth exodus to Europe
Grammy-nominated musician and Pan-African cultural ambassador Rocky Dawuni has issued a passionate rallying cry for immediate continental reform, arguing that Africa cannot afford to wait until 2063 to achieve its development potential.
Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to gross $1m from single concert in Oceania
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artiste to gross over $1 million from a single concert in Oceania.
Daddy Lumba’s family head summoned over burial controversy
Victor Kofi Owusu, also known as Abusuapanyin Tupac, the Family Head of the late music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba, has been formally summoned by the GaDangme traditional authorities.
Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume
Madonna has offered a reward for the return of the outfit she wore on stage at Coachella last weekend, after several of her vintage costume pieces went missing following the festival.
Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case
Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an antitrust case targeting its dominance of the live events industry.
Shatta Wale earns double win at 43rd IRAWMA Awards in Florida
Celebrated Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has added two more international honours to his growing list of achievements after emerging as a double winner at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards, held in Florida, USA, over the weekend.