Music

Nigerian-British singer Helen Folasade Adu, better known simply as "Sade," has once again earned a coveted spot on the ballot for induction into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."...

Global streaming powerhouse Spotify has crowned "Ahmed Ololade," better known by his stage name "Asake," as the most-streamed artist of all time on its Nigerian platform. The announcement, part of...

The music video for "Who's Dat Girl" by Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr and Rema has officially surpassed 30 million views on YouTube, marking yet another milestone for the Mavin...

Nigerian singer-songwriter Joeboy has proclaimed that Afrobeats is undergoing a cultural renaissance, with the genre shedding what he describes as "adulterated" influences and returning to its authentic sound. The artist,...

The European Commission has approved Universal Music Group's $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, but only after extracting significant concessions designed to prevent the world's largest music company from...

The Nigerian music industry has been thrust into fresh controversy following a heated exchange between Wizkid and Afrobeat legend 2Baba after he ranked Burna Boy as the country's top global...

Rising Afrobeats sensation Seyi Vibez has reached a significant career milestone, with his hit single "FUJI MOTO" surpassing 200 million streams on Spotify, marking the first time any of his...

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has cemented her status as one of Africa's most successful international music exports, becoming the first African female artist to chart...

In a night that will be remembered as a watershed moment in hip-hop history, Kendrick Lamar cemented his status as one of music's most decorated artists, capturing four Grammy Awards...

In a wide-ranging letter released on Wednesday, Spotify's global head of music Charlie Hellman disclosed that the streaming platform paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in...