Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has won Crossover Artist of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, adding another international achievement to his career. He emerged victorious at the ceremony held in Miami on October 22, beating nominees including Bruno Mars, DJ Snake, Shenseea and Steve Aoki. Burna Boy’s win follows previous appearances […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has been announced as one of the major performers at the Detty Dezemba Festival scheduled to hold in Nairobi, Kenya, on December 12, 2026. The event, organised by KOLACOPIA and Active Vibes, will take place on Jamhuri Day, with Wizkid named as the festival’s second announced act. The singer will join […]
Nigerian singer Victony is set to join American rapper Don Toliver as a special guest on the European leg of his “Nitrous – Octane World Tour”. The tour begins in Paris on October 25, 2026, and will travel across several European cities before reaching London, where Victony is scheduled to perform at The O2 Arena […]
Nigerian rapper Olamide has recorded a major rise on Spotify Nigeria’s daily chart as his latest single, “Burukutu,” climbed 151 places to reach No. 47 on October 23, 2026. The impressive jump made it the chart’s biggest gainer for the day, drawing attention to the song just days after its release. Released on October […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido’s album “Oriadé” has returned to Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 10 Albums chart, securing the No. 10 position twelve weeks after its release. The comeback, reported on October 24, 2026, saw the project re-enter the chart and replace Omah Lay’s “Clarity of Mind”. Released on July 31, 2026, “Oriadé” is Davido’s sixth […]
Nigerian singer FOLA has claimed the No. 1 position on the TurnTable Top Albums chart with his latest project, “9”, pushing Seyi Vibez’s “Swaguu” to second place. The development marks another major achievement for FOLA, whose album continues to attract listeners across Nigeria. According to the chart report published on October 24, 2026, “9” recorded […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake thrilled fans in Paris as he performed his hit song “Badman Gangsta” with French singer Tiakola during his concert at the Accor Arena on October 24, 2026. The performance highlighted the growing connection between Nigerian and French music, giving fans a memorable moment during Asake’s In God We Trust World Tour. […]
Nigerian singer Wande Coal has released “Oshe,” featuring Afrobeats star Wizkid. The song is part of his album *King Coal*, which features a mix of established and emerging artistes. On the track, Wande Coal’s smooth vocals blend with Wizkid’s signature delivery, creating a melodic Afrobeats record. The collaboration brings together two artistes known for their […]
Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has opened up about the frightening experience of being hit by a stray bullet, revealing how the incident left him fearing for his life and uncertain about his future in entertainment. The skit maker shared his experience in a personal video released in October, […]
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and reality television star Tacha Akide has urged the organisers of the popular Nigerian reality show to consider taking a temporary break and developing new ideas before returning to the screen. The media personality made the suggestion during an appearance on Arise 360 on Arise News, where she discussed the […]