Report shows black music accounts for 80% of money generated by UK industry in past 30 years Leading figures in the UK music industry are calling for more work to be done to support black talent in executive roles as a report finds that 80% of UK music revenue has been…
One of the UK’s fastest-rising rap talents, Pozer, is opening up about the pain, trauma and survival instincts that shaped both his life and music. Born Isaiah Sampson, the 23-year-old rapper has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in British rap following the success of his breakout hit Kitchen…
Black British music and culture are finally getting the institutional recognition many believe has been long overdue. The V&A East has officially opened its first-ever exhibition, The Music is Black – a powerful showcase celebrating the history, influence and evolution of Black British music across generations. Curated by Jacqueline Springer, the exhibition takes…
British rapper and entrepreneur Tinie Tempah has warned that the UK music industry risks losing its cultural identity if working-class creatives continue to be pushed out of the system. Speaking on the red carpet at the Ivor Novello Awards alongside rising singer Skye Newman, Tinie opened up about the growing struggles…
The FIFA World Cup season is here, and as always, it brings fans from all over the world to witness football greatness. For every World Cup season, there is a divide between players and fans; however, there is a conscious effort to unite everyone through various activities, including music. Talk about…
The BET Awards, an awards scheme for honouring black entertainment and excellence in music, sports, film, and television, is in its 26th year and promises to be a classic night on the 28th of June, 2026, in Los Angeles. Amongst the African artists to be nominated is Tems, who has had…
Obaahemaa is a music video directed, shot, edited, colour-graded, and VFX-produced by Malik Ofori, filmed across multiple locations in Bristol, UK. The project accompanies a love-themed Afrobeat track by UK-based Ghanaian artist Rocky Jigga, whose lyrics centre on admiration and emotional attraction toward a woman referred to as “Obaahemaa,” a Twi…
With Stormzy acting as executive producer and #Merky Films as co-producers, a new biopic chronicling Ian Wright’s life is formally in development. The film will go into the very personal and emotional journey of one of England’s most adored athletes, going far beyond a football narrative. Wright’s ascent is presented as…
The torch-bearers of Afrobeats and A-Pop in Rema and Tyla have been confirmed to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on the 12th of June. The World Cup, which occurs every four years, will take place this year in Mexico, the USA, and…
The just-ended Telecel Ghana Music Awards, the 27th of its kind, brought together music industry experts, musicians, media personnel, fans, and well-wishers at the Grand Arena, AICC, to celebrate a night of rich Ghanaian music and award the works of notable Ghanaian musicians. The ultimate award for the ceremony was the…