Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, real name Joseph Mayanja, has apologized for kissing his brother on the lips while he was on stage at a concert Friday in the capital, Kampala. Jose Chameleone’s kiss with his musician brother Weasel saw an influential preacher registering a complaint with the Uganda police against …
Read More »South Africa rejects state funeral bid for rapper AKA
A request by a provincial government for a state funeral to be given to a popular South African rapper murdered last week has been rejected by the president, local media report. Gauteng’s premier Panyaza Lesufi had written to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting permission to give slain rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly …
Read More »Burna Boy, Rema and Tems to perform at NBA All-stars
Three of Nigeria’s biggest music artists are set to perform an “Afrobeats-themed performance” at one of the biggest sporting events in the US on Sunday. Burna Boy, Rema and Tems have been confirmed as the half-time acts during the NBA All-star game in Utah, which is usually watched on TV …
Read More »Singer Stonebwoy reveals type of women he likes
Ghanaian music superstar Stonebwoy, who recently made his debut on popular show Breakfast Club on New York-based Power FM, has revealed the type of women he likes. Stonebwoy said he believes that a man taking charge financially is part of the African culture. The singer added that African men also …
Read More »Nigeria: singer Rema breaks a new record on YouTube
Nigerian rapper and singer, Rema, has set a new YouTube record with his song ‘Calm Down’ which is now the most-viewed Afrobeats music video on the streaming platform, according to Nigerian music company, TurnTable Charts. The video has been watched over 355 million times, so far, and is also the …
Read More »Yemi Alade reacts to rumors of being pregnant for Togo’s president
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has reacted to the growing rumour that she is pregnant for the president of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. The singer was said to be having an affair with Togo’s president and to be pregnant for him. The controversy began when gossip vlogger Tosin Silverdam took to …
Read More »Music: Wizkid announces joint tour with Davido
On Wednesday, 18th January 2023 Wizkid took to his Instagram page to make a shocking announcement that he would be going on tour with fellow megastar Davido. In the post on his Instagram story, Wizkid stated that “After my ‘MLLE (More Love, Less Ego)’ tour!! Davido and I going on tour! …
Read More »Young Thug organized crime trial begins in the United States
Is rapper Young Thug a member of a gang, is his music label a front for criminal activity, and are his song lyrics evidence that can be used against him? The trial of this hip-hop figure tried with 13 other people began Monday in Atlanta with a very long jury …
Read More »US rapper Meek Mill apologizes for Ghana state house video
American rapper Meek Mill has apologized after sparking an uproar in Ghana over a music video filmed in the country’s presidential palace. Local media had reported that people were enraged over what they viewed as the “desecration” of the presidency by Meek Mill and the security issues regarding the filming …
Read More »Nigerian star Wizkid apologizes to Ghana people
Famous Nigerian musician Wizkid has apologized to Ghanaians for not showing up for his scheduled performance at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian superstar was due to appear at the Accra Sports stadium on Saturday. But he was a no-show, leaving many of his Ghanaians fans angry, including those …
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