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Burna Boy’s Global Takeover Hits Another Milestone As He Rewrites Spotify History For African Artists

Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has reached another career-defining milestone after becoming the African artist with the highest monthly listeners in Spotify history, recording 46.84 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform. The achievement further cements his position as one of Africa's biggest global music exports and reflects the growing international appeal of Afrobeats. A major factor behind the surge in listeners has been the global success of "Dai Dai," […]

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Entertainment

Chris Brown Ordered To Pay Nearly $13 Million After Los Angeles Jury Finds Him Liable In Dog Attack Lawsuit

R&B singer Chris Brown has been ordered to pay nearly $13 million in damages after a Los Angeles jury found him liable for negligence in a civil lawsuit stemming from a dog attack at his California home. The verdict follows a two-week trial in which jurors ruled in favour of Maria Avila, a housekeeper who suffered life-changing injuries after being mauled by a Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown at his […]

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Entertainment

Grammy Winner Tyla Expands Her International Reach With Multi-Million-Dollar Management Deal At Roc Nation

South African superstar Tyla, has added another major achievement to her rapidly growing career after signing a reported multi-million-dollar management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation, one of the entertainment industry's most influential companies. The partnership is expected to support the Grammy-winning singer's global expansion across music, touring, branding and other business ventures as she continues her rise on the international stage. While the Roc Nation announcement has sparked speculation about […]

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Awards

Inside The 2026 BET Awards: A Night Of Historic Victories, Cultural Celebration And Unforgettable Entertainment

The 2026 BET Awards delivered one of the strongest celebrations of Black excellence in recent years, blending emotional tributes, major career milestones, standout performances and deserving winners. Held on June 28 2026 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the ceremony was hosted by comedian Druski, who became the youngest host in the show's history. Rather than being dominated by a single artist, this year's ceremony spread the spotlight across […]

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Entertainment

Former River City Star Iain Robertson Found Guilty of Rape

Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been found guilty of rape and several other offences following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The 45 year old was convicted of a total of five offences involving multiple women, with incidents dating from 2004 to 2019. The rape conviction relates to an incident that occurred between 2018 and 2019. During the trial, the victim told the court that Robertson […]

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Entertainment

Nigerian Star Tems Set for Performance at Obama Presidential Center Launch

Nigerian Grammy winning singer Tems has been announced as one of the performers at the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, marking another major international milestone in her career. The event scheduled for June 18, will celebrate the official opening of the center founded by former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Tems will share the stage with global stars including Stevie […]

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Awards

The Grammys Embrace A New Era With Major Reforms Designed To Reflect The Global Evolution Of Music

The Grammy Awards, widely regarded as the most prestigious honors in the global music industry, are set for a significant transformation ahead of their 69th edition in 2027. The Recording Academy has announced five new award categories alongside several major rule changes designed to better reflect the evolving music landscape and the increasingly diverse range of artists shaping today's industry. The updates mark one of the most extensive revisions to […]

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Afrobeats

The Headies Heads To Canada As Nigeria’s Biggest Music Awards Continues Its Global Afrobeats Expansion

The Headies, Nigeria's most prestigious music awards platform, is set to make history once again after announcing that its 18th edition will be hosted in Canada. The decision marks another major step in the award show's ongoing efforts to position Afrobeats and African music on the global stage, while also reflecting the growing influence of Nigerian artists across North America and beyond. Founded in 2006 by music executive Ayo Animashaun, […]

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Afrobeats

Pandora Recognition Puts The Spotlight On Tems’ Expanding International Audience

Tems has added another notable recognition to her growing international profile after being highlighted by Pandora as the 4th most streamed Nigerian artist, further underscoring her appeal as one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from Africa in recent years. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter has continued to captivate audiences with her soulful vocals, introspective songwriting, and genre-blending sound that effortlessly fuses Afrobeats, R&B, soul, and alternative influences. Over the […]

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