John Udomboso, widely known as Young John, built a formidable reputation long before he ever stepped behind a microphone. As a producer, he shaped some of the last decade’s biggest afrobeats moments, ...

Nigerian singer Wizkid has sparked controversy after claiming that he had no blueprint while coming up as an artist, despite having emerged through ace singer Banky W’s imprint. The Ojuelegba crooner ...

Nigerian rapper Olamide made headlines after addressing students at York University, Toronto, where he dropped a bold statement about the state of Afrobeats. During the interactive session, the YBNL ...

American music authority Billboard on Tuesday, August 19, released its list of the 50 greatest Afrobeats songs of all time, naming 2Baba’s “African Queen” (2004) as number one. According to Billboard, ...

Drake’s connection to the U.K. runs deeper than borrowed slang or one-off festival appearances. As a product of Toronto (a city shaped by Caribbean influence and British cultural imports), he grew up ...

Renowned Disc Jockey, DJ Obi has paid tribute to British-Nigerian rapper Skepta for his pivotal role in promoting Afrobeats globally. On a recent podcast, DJ Obi highlighted the significance of Skepta ...

Nigerian music didn’t just grow in the last decade, it took over the global space. Streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack and Boomplay became bridges that connected Lagos’ unique ...

Fittingly, the album is lush with some of the best production of Wizkid’s career, overseen by his steady confidant, Afrobeats maven P2J. It’s alive with real instrumentation, bold with what feels like ...

Afrobeats star Wizkid is back with “Piece of My Heart,” a new single featuring Brent Faiyaz. The duo teased the song in an Instagram clip earlier on Thursday with glimpses of a luxurious mansion set ...