Will the next global hits from Nigeria have a French accent?Born in the 1970s through the influence of Fela Kuti, regarded as the father of Afrobeats, the genre continues to attract a global audience.

Fela’s influence stretches beyond Africa into distant lands. And artists from all over the world continue to draw inspiration from him. When Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ found its way to Drake, and a remix of ...

During one of the Saturday night raves at Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala in 2018, the DJ pressed play on MI Abaga’s socio-politically charged commentary, ‘Lekki.’ The bass staccato, which serves as ...

R&B artist Queen Naija said growing up in Michigan has given her a hustler's mentality. From a young age, Naija — born as Queen Naija Bulls in Ypsilanti — was forced to readjust as she moved to ...

If there is one year the Nigerian entertainment industry still talks about a decade later, it is 2016. From Nollywood's box-office smashes to Afrobeats hits that refused to leave playlists, the ...

Back in October, the Nigerian singer Tems locked eyes with a handsome fella in the front rows at the Greek Theatre in L.A. “This guy is winking at me. At least you’re confident,” she laughed as she ...

Multi-platinum singer Queen Naija has released a beautiful new single titled “Straight Outta Heaven,” which is out now. The powerful record has Queen Naija reflecting on the emotional journey of being ...

Nigerian music duo Zule Zoo is set to mark two decades in the entertainment industry with a grand anniversary concert titled ...

The 2025 Grammy Awards were a defining moment for Nigerian music, as Tems made history by winning her second Grammy. This achievement not only celebrated her extraordinary talent but also highlighted ...

Ifunanya Nwangene, who is known for her appearance on season 3 of “The Voice Nigeria,” has died after a snake bite. Nwangene’ ...