discover top african music on the continent

Discover top African music on the continent

African music is often characterised by complex rhythms, polyrhythms and call-and-response patterns that involve audience participation or other musicians. African music is also known to utilise a wide variety of traditional instruments, such as drums, xylophones and stringed instruments, it is characterised by short, simple melodies. These are repeated over and over, with singers or […]

renowned ghanaian author and feminist ama ata aidoo passes away at 81

Renowned Ghanaian author and feminist Ama Ata Aidoo passes away at 81.

Ghanaian Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Africa’s most well-known writers and dramatists, passed away at the age of 81. Renowned feminist Aidoo wrote about and embraced African women’s plight in pieces like Changes, Our Sister Killjoy, and The Dilemma of a Ghost. As she put it, “Western perception that the African female is a downtrodden […]

canadian senate commends burna boy and nollywood

Canadian Senate Commends Burna Boy and Nollywood

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, were recently a topic of discussion in the Canadian Senate. The Senate recognized the remarkable growth and global expansion of the Nigerian music and movie industries, acknowledging their significant cultural impact. During the discussion, Marcel Lebleu, the Director General of the West and Central […]

nominees revealed for outstanding african music performance category at the 2024 grammys

Nominees Revealed for Outstanding African Music Performance Category at the 2024 GRAMMYs

The nominees for the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th GRAMMY Awards are set to make history. As one of the newly-added categories for the 2024 GRAMMYs, this award signifies the remarkable commercial and cultural impact of African music. The creation of this category aims to highlight and celebrate the diversity and […]

burna boy earns 4 nominations for the 2024 grammys

Burna Boy Earns 4 Nominations For The 2024 Grammys

Burna Boy – a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer – is one of the most famous artists in the African continent. His talent has helped him to earn several historic moments. Now, the Nigerian singer has set another massive record. He has earned four nominations for the 2024 Grammy awards.  Previously, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu […]

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Entertainment: “Why Davido Isn’t Outshining Wizkid and Burna Boy Internationally”- Kemi Olunloyo

Popular Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has look into the music industry and revealed why has revealed why Davido isn’t outshining and dominating fellow musicians Burna Boy and Wizkid Internationally. Dr. Kemi Olunloyo said Davido’s American foundation ought to have affected his global allure, at this point the story is obviously inverse. As per her, Davido’s failure […]

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Entertainment: “Why Burna Boy Is Hating On Davido” – May D

Popular Nigerian Musician, Akinmayokun Awodumila also known as May D has revealed the reason behind the beef between Burna Boy and Davido in the musin industry. As per the “Ile Ijo” singer, it very well might be on the grounds that the so called African monster likes Davido yet doesn’t have the foggiest idea how […]

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Entertainment: Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Album Nominated For Grammy

Popular Nigerian Musician Damini Ogulu also know as Burna Boy as been nominated for yet another Grammy award, His latest Twice As Tall album was nominated for the Best Global Music category. Half a month prior, the Recording Academy declared the classification previously known as ‘Best World Music Album’ would turn out to be ‘Best […]

Entertainment: Davido Reacts To Burna Boy’s Statement

Popular Nigerian Musician David Adeleke also known as Davido has finally reacted to Burna Boy’s statement calling his album a floppy disc. There’s an ongoing rift between between the two Nigerian musician. Days prior, Davido reported that he was going to drop his “a superior time” collection and hours after the fact, Burna Boy composed […]

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Entertainment: Burna Boy Reacts To Shooting Of Protesters

Popular Nigeria Musician Burna Boy has reacted to the shooting and killing of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on the 20th of October. He tweeted: “These are the most genuine occasions of our Lives. Also, Some individuals need to mess around with me. May GOD help me and you to not lose center. “They eliminated the […]

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Entertainment: I was dealing with a personal issue – Burna Boy

Widely Acclaimed Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, has explained the rationale in the back of his absence at some point of the End SARS protests throughout the country. Burna Boy said he was dealing with a private household problem at the commencing of the protests, including that his mom had serious surgery final week. We recall […]

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Entertainment: “Don’t let them break you, I dey for you officially” – Burna Boy consoles Rema after he recounted his sad experiences

Award winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has penned down a message to fellow singer, Rema after he recounted his past experiences and how people only stick with him because he has something to offer. Rema recounted how his brother had many friends who partied with him, but after his death, they all left him, and […]

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Entertainment: Burna Boy becomes first Nigerian artist with certified silver album in UK

Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artist with a certified silver album, “African Giant” in the UK. The singer, who took to his Instagram account to share the good news said he was so excited over the achievement. He also expressed love to his fans and everyone […]

Entertainment: Burna Boy sets new record, his album “Twice As Tall” now No.1 in the whole world

Nigerian born African Giant, Burna Boy has set a new record as his album, Twice As Tall emerges No.1 album in the whole world. Burna Boy’s 5th and most recent album is currently occupying No.1 spot on Billboard’s world album chart for the week. This new feat has made his album, the highest peaking Nigerian […]

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Entertainment: Burna Boy’s Album, Twice As Tall, Hits No.1 Spot In 14 Countries In Less Than 48 Hours

Popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy’s album ‘Twice At All’ has hit no.1 spot in 14 countries in less than 48 hours of being released. Burna Boy released the highly anticipated album on Friday, August 14 and it has since received worldwide acceptance. “Twice As Tall” is now maintaining no.1 spot on UK Apple top albums, […]

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Entertainment: Burna Boy Shows Off His New Pet Monkey, Seven7

Award winning singer, Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy has acquired a new pet monkey which he has named Seven7. The “odogwu” crooner shared a video of the pet on social media where he announced to his fans that he just got a new pet named Seven7. BurnaBoy rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing “Like […]

Emotional moment Burna Boy’s mother surprised him on his birthday

A video making the rounds on social media shows the moment Burna Boy’s mother in collaboration with some friends of the family organized a birthday surprise for him. The African giant woke up to the sweet melodic tune from a jazz player which left him speechless for minutes. Apparently, he wasn’t expecting it but his […]