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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 …

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 …

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 …

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has urged celebrities and movie producers to put an end to child labour in the entertainment industry, Pulse agency reported. In a recent video on her Instagram page, the actress spoke about the exploitation of young girls and how it can negatively affect their mental and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …