Even though the week’s Billboard 200 news was dominated by the top 10 surge of Hip-Hop and Pop albums, Giveon was still able to raise awareness of R&B with the release of his eagerly anticipated sophomore album, “Beloved.” Released on July 11, Giveon’s sophomore album “Beloved” debuted at number 8 on…
With his unexpected album SWAG, Justin Bieber dominates both Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums and Streaming Songs charts (dated July 26). The SWAG song “Daisies” debuts at No. 1 on Top Streaming Songs, and the set debuts at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums. According to Luminate, SWAG, which was unexpectedly released…
With the release of his debut eight-track EP, “Olayemi,” on August 1 via EMPIRE, Fido (Awosika Olayemi Joshua) is prepared to enhance his sound. The project builds on the success of the lead singles “Joy’s Coming” and “Money’s Moves,” which are praised for their upbeat vibes and reflective lyrics. With EMPIRE’s…
Soofire, coined from the Ghanaian pronunciation of the name Sophia (So-Fi-Yah) to create a brand that still holds onto her roots, is a Ghanaian-American DJ and Entrepreneur based in LA. Born in Newark, New Jersey to Ghanaian immigrant parents, her early years were a blend of American hustle and Ghanaian roots.…
After revealing information about his eagerly awaited Rapperholic event in Kumasi—the first in history—rapper Sarkodie has gone viral on social media. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Sarkodie revealed the concert’s date, location, and artwork in a social media post. Many fans from Kumasi and beyond expressed their excitement to attend the…
On September 27, Shakira and The Weeknd will be the main acts at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York. Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Mariah the Scientist will also perform on the show, which is hosted by Global Citizen ambassador Hugh Jackman. Additional guests…
The 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, themed “Shake the Floor” and powered by Smirnoff, has been officially launched in grand style. Luna Rooftop Bar, in the heart of Airport City, last Saturday, July 19, witnessed the epic curtain raiser for the 13th edition of Africa’s biggest DJ event, setting the tone for…
The top 30 Nigerian songs released globally in 2025 have been revealed by Spotify. Afrobeats and Nigerian talent are globally dominant, as evidenced by Spotify’s release of the Top 30 most listened Nigerian tracks worldwide for the first half of 2025. Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime)” is the number one…
The new album “No Sign of Weakness” by Burna Boy has changed the course of music history and broken previous records on the Billboard charts. Following the release of his most recent project, “No Sign of Weakness,” Nigerian music juggernaut Burna Boy has set new ground by becoming the Nigerian musician…
“Here For It All,” Mariah Carey’s sixteenth studio album, has been formally announced. Moments ago, Mariah revealed the project’s title and September 26 release date after much teasing. ‘Here For It All’ is Carey’s first album since 2018’s critically acclaimed ‘Caution.’ The LP will be the diva’s first for new label, Gamma.…