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 …
Read More »Burna Boy and Libianca hailed at BET awards
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 …
Read More »Spotify announces launch of new Afrobeats platform
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, …
Read More »Nigerian singer Davido’s words on his marriage to Chioma
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 …
Read More »Singer Rema enters Guinness Book of Records
Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved another giant stride as he enters the Guinness Book of Records. Since the release of his hit single ‘Calm Down’, Rema has achieved huge international success. The hit remix with Selena Gomez rocketed him to global status where he appeared in multiple charts across the world. Rema has …
Read More »Tiwa Savage at the coronation of King Charles III
The famous Nigeria artist Tiwa Savage has been invited in the United Kingdom as King Charles III will be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London. Tiwa Savage will represent Africa at the great coronation ceremony of King Charles III scheduled for May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey …
Read More »An actor died after undergoing surgeries to look like a K-pop singer
Canadian actor Saint Von Colucci died in a South Korean hospital after undergoing surgery to resemble Jimint, lead singer of K-pop super group BTS. The 22-year old actor Von Colucci died after suffering complications from the cosmetic procedures he had a few months ago, according to reports. “The deceased spent …
Read More »Korean singer Moonbin, K-pop star, dies at 25
South Korean K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the band Astro, died on Wednesday at the age of 25, according to his label Fantagio and national police, sparking a wave of emotion among his fans. The singer was found dead at his home in southern Seoul late on Wednesday, a …
Read More »Burna Boy to take up this challenge in the United States
As part of his “Love Damini” world tour, Afro-fusion superstar Burna Boy will perform at venues including Paris La Défense, London Stadium and the Gelredome in Amsterdam. He will also add another important date to his tour with a concert on July 8, 2023 at NewYork’s 41,800-seat Citi Field. Burna …
Read More »Burna Boy to perform at UEFA Champions League final
Nigerian singer Burna Boy will perform at the opening ceremony of this year’s UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey. “The Nigerian star will bring energy and signature soulful vibes of afrobeat before the biggest club fixture in football gets under way,” UEFA said in a statement. “The world isn’t …
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