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In another landmark feat, Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ has re-entered the Billboard World Album chart. Its NO. 24 entry makes it the the sixth straight year the album will appear on the chart which is an African record. Since its release in 2020, the album has appeared on the chart in what underscores its status as commercial success. The album …

The 21st century has seen the evolution of music from the CD sales era to the digital purchase period before technological advancement brought about the streaming era. Across the 24 years (2000 – 2024) of the 21st century, American music has seen the dominance of multiple superstars across different genres. One artist who has stood out for the past decade …

At the award ceremony which took place on December 12, 2024, Tyla won the Best Afrobeats act and Best Afrobeats song for her hit single ‘Water’ whose remixes featuring Travis Scott reached the top 10. Tyla saw off competitions from Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems to win both awards which adds to her collection of global Afrobeats laurels in a …

South African singer,  Tyla was crowned Top Afrobeats Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards on Thursday night, December 12. The ‘Water’ singer beat Nigerian artistes like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake in a category often dominated by Afrobeat stars from Nigeria to win the award.   Tyla also won Top Afrobeats Song for her hit track, …

      GloRilla is the hottest female rapper in the game for 2024, according to Billboard‘s year-end list.     The publication shared their picks for the top 10 women in rap for the year on Wednesday (December 4), and Glo is holding down the top spot.   Behind her are the following: 2. Megan Thee Stallion3. Nicki Minaj4. …

Observers call for the protection of Afrobeats from gentrification following 2024 Billboard Music Award Nominations. Nigerian superstars Rema, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake were joined by South African star Tyla for the Best Afrobeats Act. It is however the Best Afrobeats song that has sparked controversy after the nomination of German DJ Adam Port and American-based producer Stryv’s ‘Move’ featuring …

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards promises to be exciting as Afrobeats contenders receive nominations ahead of the big night. Nigerian artists Tems, Askake, Rema, and Burna Boy have been nominated in the category of Top Afrobeats Artist. See the full list of nominees below: ARTIST AWARDS Top Artist Zach Bryan Sabrina Carpenter Drake Taylor Swift Morgan Wallen Top New Artist …

Tyla’s run has hit another impressive feat as the superstar receives three nominations in the Top Afrobeats Song category ahead of the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. The full nominee list for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards is out and some nominations have come as a surprise. Tyla, in particular, has been nominated in several categories including Top R&B Artist, Top …

In another milestone, the Port Harcourt-born musician has become the Nigerian artist with the most entries on America’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Grammy nominee’s latest milestone is courtesy of Coldplay‘s ‘We Pray’ where he appears alongside Little Simz which debuts at NO. 87 on the chart week of October 19, 2024. Coldplay’s ‘We Pray’ featuring Burna Boy & Little …