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Popular Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, known as Oladips, has died at the age of 28, local media reported, citing his management. “We are still in shock as we speak,” his management said in an Instagram post. It did not give the cause of his death, but said that the rapper …

The Paris Assize Court sentenced rapper MHD to 18 years in prison for the murder in Paris in 2018 of a young man, lynched as part of a settling of scores between rival gangs. The rapper denied on Wednesday having participated in the murder of the young man but was …

Nigeria’s superstar act Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has released his seventh studio album titled ‘I Told Them.’ The 15-track album features top acts like rapper J Cole, 21 Savage and Nigeria’s Seyi Vibez. “#ITOLDTHEM. Out Now!,” Burna tweeted. Burna and J. Cole’s ‘Thanks,‘ has since begun to …

Popular Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade says she has survived a car accident while touring in Spain, local media reported. In a post on her Instagram on Tuesday, the artist revealed that the accident happened last Thursday while travelling between Barcelona and Benicassim. No fatalities have been reported. She said that …

A crown-shaped ring, designed and worn by California rap legend Tupac Shakur shortly before his assassination in 1996, fetched more than $1 million at a hip-hop auction. The gold jewel, adorned with rubies and diamonds, is now the most expensive object related to hip-hop ever acquired at auction, according to …

Twenty-seven years after Tupac’s death, the investigation into the murder of one of music history’s greatest rappers appears to be continuing. In a press release, Las Vegas police said a search took place on Monday July 17 in Henderson, Nevada, in the western United States. ABC News, citing a police …

US rapper Travis Scott will not be prosecuted for the crowd movement that killed ten people during the Astroworld festival he co-organized in Texas in November 2021, judicial authorities announced on Thursday. “It is tragic that ten innocent people were killed while trying to enjoy an evening of music and …

Nigeria’s Burna Boy has been acclaimed as the best international act at last night’s BET awards in Los Angeles making it the fourth time he has won the award. This time he was up against the likes of South Africa’s Ko and Britain’s Stormzy and Central Cee. Cameroon’s Libianca won …

Music streaming service Spotify has launched a new platform dedicated to all the latest news and developments from Afrobeats, as it continues to gain traction around the world. The site, will feature interviews with leading experts, videos and the latest Spotify data and trends around Afrobeats listening. Last year alone, …

In a recent interview, Nigerian singer Davido spoke about the key to happiness in finding a partner and how meeting his wife almost two decades ago was a stroke of fate. Davido revealed that he and Chioma met during his first year in college and quickly became inseparable. He praised …