Next semester, students of Yale University will be memorizing pop star Beyonce’s name as they will be studying her long-standing and decorated career as a course in 2025. A professor of African American Studies, American Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Music at the famed university, Daphne Brooks will be teaching the newly…
British rapper Central Cee and professional footballer Cole Palmer have linked up for Chelsea FC’s ‘Wrap Up’ Christmas Campaign. Aimed at keeping the homeless warm in the Christmas festive season, the initiative encourages fans, players and staff to donate warm clothing to local charities. Dropping for the truest blues around, the…
Ghanaian artist Arathejay has reclaimed the top spot on Apple Music’s “Top 100: Ghana” with his hit single “Jesus Christ II” featuring Black Sherif. Since its release in August, the track has become a national favourite, never dropping out of the top three, a rare feat that speaks to its anthemic…
It has been a long time since American rapper Young Thug released a project and he is not holding back again following his release from jail. Thugger is already in the studio working on a couple of projects. According to DJ Akademiks, the ‘Lifestyle’ hitmaker has hit the studio with his…
Pharrell Williams has added another milestone to his illustrious career, receiving the BRIT Billion Award for surpassing a billion streams in the UK. The award, presented to him while he was in London, marks a significant accomplishment that cements his influence in music and pop culture. This recognition arrives as he…
American rapper Eminem, Janet Jackson, N.W.A etc are among the 26 honorable nominees for the decorated Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2025 nominees. After winning an Oscar with ‘Lose Yourself ‘ in 2003, the ‘Not Afraid’ rapper is again battling for another history-making and highly-profiled honor. Only 6 members will be selected…
Following a successful career, American singer, rapper and record producer T-Pain has been honoured. The City of Tallahassee has returned the favour, recognizing the musician for putting his hometown on the map through his music. The ‘Buy U A Drank’ hitmaker was honoured at a beautiful ceremony on Sunday the 10th…
Global entertainment company emPawa Africa has announced that Ikenna Nwagboso, co-founder and Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships, will step down from his role effective January 2025. Nwagboso was instrumental in launching emPawa in 2018, shaping the company’s growth and impact on the African music landscape, while working side by…
2025 would be a great year worth remembering for Nigerian Afrobeats singer Lojay as he is already ending this year with greater work. On Friday, the 8th of November, Lojay got his first-ever Grammy nomination from the Recording Academy. This comes after Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ song he and Davido featured got…
English singer and songwriter RAYE is geared up already for 2025 as she has announced her largest concert ever at London’s All Points East Festival scheduled to hold next summer. The genre-spanning superstar will be making history as she will be headlining the 50,000 capacity Victoria Park in London. Scheduled to…