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Mavin Records are at it again, hit songs need no introduction on this side of the industry, the love star cast single that was recently released “Overdose

YouTube wants to commemorate the foundation of the Organisation of Africa Unity

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido and Tems, and some other Nigerian artists are set to go head to head in the “Best African Entertainer” category at a continental award.

“As long as people work hard to make legitimate money, they should be proud to flaunt their wealth.”

American Singer and Fenty beauty CEO Rihanna welcomes her first child alongside American Rapper ASAP Rocky.

Tems keeps her wings flying and clapping high, as she lands a new Coca-Cola deal

Creative Nigerian DJ Spinall’s song with Fast-growing YBNL talent Asake “Palazzo” climbs the hurdle to sit on Apple Music chart No #1 spot.

Following the release of “Odun”, featuring Marlian act Zinoleesky, Naira Marley is ready to drop his album.

Bella Shumrda certainly has more appetite for jams this year, as he drops his third song

The music producer said Davido is the only artist promoting Tourism in Nigeria

Big Wiz will be joining other international stars on Chris Brown's 10th album

Almost a year after the release of the sensational hit song “Monalisa”, the two geniuses behind the jam Sarz and Lojay are set to drop the remix with

He also revealed that he has a song off his upcoming album that features Black Sherif

Iconic rapper, Vector is set to give his fans another embodiment of his dominant rap vitality.

The song is also most popular in Africa right now

Burna Boy's forthcoming studio album “Love, Damini” springs up surprises as the album picks up the number three spot on the Apple Music album charts,

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'Na We We' is a follow-up to his previous tune, 'SELENSE'

Fans are more than happy and thrilled with loads of jam out today, it's not just a new music Friday it's a HOT MUSIC FRIDAY, with artists like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Zinoleesky, Ajebo hustlers, and Mavin all stars record.

Weeks after the release of Ghanaian talented rapper and singer Black Sherif's “Kwaku The Traveller”, a viral and sensational jam that took over various charts, breaking different records and racking numbers on various

Friday seems to be filled with good music, as some of the industry's great talents would be releasing songs,

American music star, actress, and fashion Icon Rihanna made a massive announcement as regards her fashion brand and Africa.

Niphkeys and Reekado Banks come through with the visuals of their groovy hit jam “Man of the year”.

Talented rapper and certified hit maker, Falz is set to drop his fifth studio album titled “Bahd”

After the show, Phyno makes sure he has headphones ...

YouTube comes through as they have some exciting plans and events lined up to celebrate Africa Month, and also to celebrate the creatives in the industry, YouTube partners with British actor Idris Elba

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Watch the music video for Wait For You...

One of the industry's finest singers, Adekunle Gold is set to release the first visuals off his album

Rave Lorde, Rema comes under fire by some fans over a statement he made about Fela

Listen to it below

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Days after talented American rapper Future released his ninth studio album, he drops the visuals of one of the leading songs “Wait for U

This is a follow-up to 'Saturn' extended play released back in 2020

Marlian Music Record label boss, Naira Marley is back with another street banger titled “Odun”, featuring Marlians record signee and young sensation,

He also sings about happiness

The magazine also celebrates a diverse array of female executives and new voices in the industry

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'Reason With Me' was a shocker for me - Rudeboy

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His professional career in music began in 2015. He got featured in 'Dobale' a song by Laime.

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Tems said the Drake feature started during the COVID-19 lockdown

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The official video of 'Yaba Buluku' hit the internet in mid-July

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He started making music in the university back in 2012 with his friends

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Wande Coal has been said to be the biggest influence on the younger generation of musicians

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Listen to what she revealed to Taymi B

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Here's a brief focus on Nigeria's prolific rapper, Zinoleesky

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In 2021, things are looking good for the rapper

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"There's a sound that will trend next year. Let's work on it," - Humblesmith

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Cool FM Superstar Wednesday Office Concert With Simi

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Will he stop music soon? What about the style?

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Upon release, “Understand” amassed over 10 million global streams

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The Drama Academy focuses on developing children’s creativity, communication and confidence

Through Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP), Audiomack allows artists to monetize their music

At age 57, he died with no spouse, no children

This year saw many hip-hop stars hit the top of the list

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"At the early stage of my career, I tried to change my sound"- Oxlade

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The conversation that followed was really an interesting one

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What is one crazy thing the musician will do that you don't know?

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Oskido does not believe an African artist must sound like an American artist

The song is on number 17 on Apple Music USA Chart

Not sure if the shooting is for his or her music

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Tyrone produced many hit songs

His interviewer also agrees that Africa is more than Afrobeats. 

'Essence' is the first African song to achieve this feat

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Out of ten questions, Adachukwu got eight correctly and passed two on Fill In The Blank

“We haven’t even hit the glass ceiling yet, this is just the tip of the iceberg.” - Charly Boy

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"I'll continue to make songs as long as I feel there's still a space for me."

Aux is a discovery platform created by Cool FM Broadcasting

Zion Foster on working with Zlatan before releasing his latest single ‘Carry Me Go’

Nigerians should receive 500k each as stimulus checks - Falz & DJ Shawn

Wizkid's new single is expected to drop in a few days

"The crossover was hectic." Major League DJz

"Jah Bole" deals with the surging issue of Nigeria’s kidnapping culture

Main event is expected to be held by the end of the year 2021 in Nigeria

The album "offers a powerful, inclusive musical message of love"...

Current crop of artists should learn from music legends like Fela Kuti, Sunny Okosun, Bob Marley

The festival will take place Sept. 4-5 over Labor Day Weekend. 

He described his music as ‘the heart’s radio’

Enjoy the song below...

Wizkid was seen going upstage to show love to the Cavemen by spraying them cash

She exhibits that in her recently released single titled; ‘Can’t Touch That’

He lets the MCs hop into the driver's seat on the remake of his new summer classic

"I thought about a song that will be a source of encouragement" - Joseph

This is M.I Abaga.’s second single of the year following March release, TBDK

“With my next project, I’m going to be more vulnerable,” - Ricch

"I was literally on the phone for 6 hours working remotely with the kids..." - Makay

Kidjo lobbied the US music establishment to pay greater attention to African music

Galala raked in over a hundred thousand views on YouTube...

Davido and Chioma love life inspired me to put together the song - Pop Boy

The Amanpiano music genre, ”challenged him lyrically”.

'Rock' is the first single from Olamide's upcoming album

His album continues to chart on Apple music in 19 countries

Wande Coal, Falz, and Mayorkun are probably set to drop albums in 2021

The album is centered around racial injustice, activism, generational wealth...

As usual, fans have been making their own choices for winning

Zlatan also organized a dance challenge to promote ‘Cho Cho’ online

"This Your Body" is Skales' second 2021 release

The new album consists of 12 tracks

The show is responsible for introducing many Chinese fans to American culture

The less-than 30-year-old star has seen his career growth skyrocket in a few years

Contestant's performances were Live Streamed through a Zoom platform

He is happy that he isn't coming back to Sony as a single man

As of 27 April 2021, the music of BTS had been streamed 16.3 billion times on Spotify

The show will be Burna Boy's first live concert since the outbreak of COVID 19

Omalicha featuring Lojay, is currently topping music charts

People say his music is like that of the Indians and even Arabs...

After separation, Mo’hits artists performed together for the first time on 27 December 2017

These acts join the likes of Tems, Tiwa Savage and Adekunle Gold

“It’s really hard being a female in the music industry" - Orie

If anything gladdens his heart, it is the honor the Nigerian artists have brought to the continent

Ellie Swartz released her new EP "run" on all music streaming platforms on May 21, 2021

Project features BabyBoyParis & Chike

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He sat with DO2DTUN of Cool FM to talk about some of his top projects

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That song has broken YouTube premiere records

> He is doing this with Italian singer Senhit

He collaborated with Ladipoe, Blaqbonez...

Mezuo joins the list of young composers for major studio pictures in the Netflix film “Clash”

Other celebs have declared the same in recent times

She has been featured in many prominent publications including Vice

Uganda's Mpaka Records CEO is upbeat about the collaboration

I wanted to create a new sound for myself - Mr. P

Kan Àwa’s work is happening at an opportune time

She dropped her first single dubbed "Bless Me"

Davido is super excited to be part of 1XBET vision

“I have nothing to prove to anybody but myself.” - Laycon

For Adigwe, to change the world with music, lyrics are very important...

"Our sound itself is unbelievably broad." - Spinall

He's expected to play three to six games during the season

Sound Sultan won many local talent hunt shows

Burna Boy, Davido, others organized massive campaigns on his behalf

He has several blockbusters that would be released gradually

Nnaji will play the role of one of the musician's dancers

The producers are the ones that deserve all the clout - T-Pain

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I’m going to choose sex over love - Blaqbonez

Fans also celebrate with the singer on social media

I am coming with magic sound - Jojobaby

Her influence has resonated with millions of people all over the world

This new remix comes after Tekno's most recent single "Kata"

I could not believe it was actually me and Sting on the song - Shirazee

"Tune is titled EGEDEGE"

Kemi Smalzz had a brief chat with English veteran singer Sting

'The Off-Season' will also be lauded due to its themes

There will be a reduction in the number of categories...

Olamide upload a clip of the gift on Instastory

"I want to be part of that evolution"- Falz

This new release increases his growing international recognition

He shouted at a female fan for touching him inappropriately

Banky also reveals the reason behind celebs who commit suicide

"Kilometre' was produced by Chopstix

“There’s so much going on right now" - Plug

La La is racking up massive views on YouTube

Khaled gracious enough to show fans how his day went with Kanye...

Billboard’s International Power Players recognizes industry leaders

She released her first non-album single in 2016

‘Butter’ will be the latest global release following their album ‘BE’

I was almost killed for it - Allyson

I just felt like it was time to do the music thing properly - Peruzzi

City Charts will also launch in Africa

"Hopefully, they speak of me [with] the names of Bob Marley..."

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… Say he loves Nigerian Jollof!

Davido becomes the official face of Viva brand

New vocalist attracting attention and raising the bar

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"I will always play my part in making Nigeria a better place." - Banky

It's inspiring to know that someone is blessed with my music

...An uninterrupted stream of the most diverse musical selections

Watch out... April 23rd

The reception from people was beyond my expectations

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Jaga Jaga Reloaded features Madarocka Chi and rapper Nigga Raw

Rapper shared a video of Bidot drawing a heart in the sand

New album coming up after a ten-year break

Squander infectious energy that will get you dancing

Fearless was the top-selling album of 2009

The song has been certified platinum in the UK and gold in Australia

"Music should be a healing and honest process..."

It's a massive 23-track album

The singer said that the recording was a humbling experience

Davido and Mya Yafai seen having a good time and kissing at a party, confirming dating rumours .

Big Brother Naija announces early access auditions for season 6.

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Burna Boy releases basketball themed video for "23".

BB Naija Lockdown housemate, Kaisha Umaru wants her old life back.

Burna Boy and Wizkid win their first Grammy award.