Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has opened up about his dream collaboration, naming Rihanna as the artist he most wants to work with and insisting they would make “dope music” together, even as he admits her focus has shifted from music to her billion‑dollar beauty empire
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy lit up FIFA’s inaugural World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium, delivering a high‑energy performance of “Dai Dai” with Shakira that showcased Afrobeats on football’s biggest stage and underscored his status as a global headliner.
Nigerian singer Tems has made history as the first female African artiste to earn a Diamond‑certified single in the United States, after “Wait For U,” her hit collaboration with Future and Drake, crossed 10 million units in sales and streams.
Nigerian entertainment platform Zero Gravity returned to London, transforming Theata at 8 Victoria Embankment into a vibrant celebration of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and African nightlife culture.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian icon Shakira have reunited in New Jersey ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, where they will perform “Dai Dai,” the tournament’s official anthem, during the first‑ever World Cup final halftime show.
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has been confirmed as a headline performer at major US summer music festivals, marking a historic milestone for Afrobeats and African music on the global stage.
Mayour and Smur Lee are set to drop a new afro-fusion single on July 31, adding to the growing buzz around their collaboration. The release follows Smur Lee’s recent run of projects and keeps attention on her expanding presence in the Afrobeats scene.
The 2026 AFRIMMA Awards have returned after a two-year break, with Davido leading the nominations with five nods. Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Peller and several other African stars also earned nominations ahead of the awards ceremony and music festival scheduled for September 12 in Dallas, Texas.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his first single for 2026, titled "I Know Who I Be," marking his return to the music scene this year.
Nigerian streamer Peller has completed the traditional marriage rites of his fiancée, Jarvis, after paying her bride price in Benin City, marking a new step in their relationship.
Nigerian rapper CDQ has claimed that upcoming musicians face major challenges in the music industry if they do not belong to influential groups or circles.
Nollywood mourns veteran actor and lecturer Patrick Okoye (Energy), who reportedly died on May 28, 2026, with tributes pouring in from colleagues and fans nationwide.
