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  Speaking at the Elevate Africa leadership event, Davido shared his experience booking Madison Square Garden in the USA. He revealed that the management initially hesitated due to concerns about hosting a large African crowd. "Years later, I received praise for successfully filling the venue, helping shift perceptions about African events," Davido said. He also emphasized his desire for Nigeria to have similar world-class arena, expressing fatigue with relying on Eko Hotel for local events. "Nigerian states need modern arenas to showcase our talent and culture, reducing reliance on Western validation." Meanwhile, Davido's passionate appeal has sparked discussions about Africa's potential, infrastructure development, and self-sufficiency.  

  The biggest award show in the music industry, the Grammy Awards 2025 have been confirmed ahead with key details concerning of the 67th edition of the awards. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming award ceremony. When would the nominees be announced? Following the official confirmation of the close of submissions for the Grammy Awards 2025, the official date for when the nominees would be announced November 8, 2024. When is the Grammy Awards 2025? The 67th edition of the Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in the United States of America. The premiere ceremony of the Grammy Awards will commence on Sunday, with the main ceremony itself starting in the early hours of Monday, West Africa Time. Here are the official dates for the 67th edition of Grammy Awards itself: Sept. 16, 2023 – Aug. 30, 2024:  Product eligibility period July 8, 2024 – Aug. 23, 2024:  Media company registration period July 17, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2024:  Onli...

  Nigerian afro-house queen Niniola has released her highly anticipated third studio album, "Press Play" "Press Play" sonically clearly exhibits Niniola's artistic versatility. The album features 14 tracks, each with a unique flavour, attesting to her ability to create infectious rhythms and captivating melodies with impressive lineup of guest artists, including OSKIDO, Pheelz, Magicsticks, Akeem Adisa, Smangori , and Kah-Lo. DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY   DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK

  Oxlade has finally dropped his highly anticipated debut album, OFA (Oxlade From Africa) . This long-awaited project takes Oxlade a step further, following his string of successful singles OFA (Oxlade From Africa) is a 16-track album that features a diverse range of sounds and collaborations. The album boasts a star-studded lineup, including Flavour, Wande Coal, Sarkodie, Fally Ipupa, Dave, Popcaan, Bobby Wine, Ojahbee, and Tomi Owo. DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY   DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC   DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK   

  Fireboy DML finally releases his 4th studio album which he calls "adedamola". Titled after his birth name, the album attests to his growth, evolution, and his commitment to delivering quality music. Lagbaja, Jon Batiste, Seun Kuti, Lojay, and SPINALL lend their contributions to the project making it a diverse and dynamic masterpiece. DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC   DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK  

  Asake has teamed up with Wizkid to deliver the vibrant visuals for their hit track “ MMS,” a standout song from Asake’s album “Lungu Boy.” The video perfectly complements the track’s energy, blending Asake‘s signature style with Wizkid‘s smooth vibes, making it a must-watch for fans of both artists. WATCH BELOW;  

  Olamide unveils music video for his hit single “Uptown Disco,” featuring Asake and Fireboy. This track is part of Olamide’s latest project, “Ikigai“, a Japanese term meaning “reason for being” or “life’s purpose.” The video for “Uptown Disco” was filmed in the United States by Jyde Ajala. WATCH BELOW;

  Asake teams up with American rapper Travis Scott in his latest release titled "Active". This high-energy track is taken from the Nigerian star’s album, “Lungu Boy,” whose tracklist was unveiled recently and it's one of many star-studded collaborations on the album which also includes features from Wizkid and UK rapper Central Cee. The video is directed by Edgar Esteves, Joshua Valle, and Nikita Vilchinski. WATCH BELOW;

  Nigerian a-list artist, Wizkid, has just dropped a new banger titled “Piece of My Heart,” highlights Wizkid’s remarkable vocals and songwriting talent. Adding to the magic of the track, award-winning music sensation Brent Faiyaz lends his impressive talents, bringing an extra layer of emotion and depth. The result is a truly memorable listening experience. DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC     DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK

  Nigerian sensation BNXN is back with new waves in the music scene with his latest drop, “Fi Kan We Kan“, joined by the young superstar artist Rema. The chemistry between these two artists makes this collaboration truly stand out. Add “Fi Kan We Kan” to your playlist today and experience the magic of BNXN and Rema crafting musical perfection together. DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC   DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK

  Nigerian singer/songwriter BlaqBonez demonstrates his versatility as an artist, delivering catchy lyrics and infectious beats that are bound to get you moving in his new song titled "Emeka Dance". This track is a true showcase of BlaqBonez‘s talent and creativity.   DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK

Veteran Nigerian rapper/singer make a powerful come with his new single "Can't Come Close". This song is his first release for 2024 and as usual he displays his signature style and sharp lyricism, Vector delivers a captivating performance, highlighting his talent and creativity. “Can’t Come Close” reaffirms his status as one of the leading artists in the music industry. DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY DOWNLOAD ON APPLE MUSIC DOWNLOAD ON AUDIOMACK