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Burna Boy to Drop New Single ‘Bundle’ on 18 December

Burna Boy is set to release a new single titled ‘Bundle’ as he gears up to close out 2024 with a bang. Following a busy year, including his historic Grammy performance and record-breaking concert tours in the US and Canada, Burna Boy will drop ‘Bundle’ on Wednesday, 18 December. This new track follows his Grammy-nominated […]

Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV EMAs [Full Winners List]

South African singer Tyla has reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual awards, held on Sunday, November 10 at the Co-op Arena, honored standout global artists and celebrated musical diversity. The Best Afrobeats category included Nigerian artists Burna […]

Tiwa Savage: ‘More Women Hit on Me Than Men.’

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage recently disclosed that women approach her more frequently than men, a pattern she finds surprising. In an interview on Beat 99.9 FM, the 44-year-old singer shared, “I do not know why, but a lot more women hit on me more than men. I do not know why.” Savage also addressed the […]

“Love, Damini” Achieves RIAA Gold Status with 500,000 Sales in the U.S.

The 2022 album “Love, Damini” has achieved significant success in the United States, selling 500,000 units and earning an RIAA Gold plaque. This milestone is largely due to hit tracks like “Last Last,” which peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the collaboration “For My Hand” featuring Ed Sheeran, along with guest […]

Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ Breaks Spotify Nigeria’s Opening Day Streaming Record

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single 'Higher,

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single ‘Higher,’ which has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. Since his breakthrough international hit ‘YE’ in 2018, Burna Boy has established himself as one of the […]

Burna Boy Produces First Film ‘3 Cold Dishes’ 

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking.

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking. Burna Boy will produce the film through Spaceship Films, the production company he started back in 2015 with his mother, Bose […]

Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact.

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]

BURNA BOY BAGS TWO NOMINATIONS AT 2024 BET AWARDS

Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards.

Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. The ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male   R&B/POP Artist categories. The singer is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez. BET announced the 2024 BET Awards […]

Burna Boy brought Toni Braxton on stage to perform “Last Last”

Afrobeat singer, Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy on Saturday surprised music fans when he brought on stage American actress and songstress, Tony Braxton to perform his hitsong ‘Last Last’. Burna Boy held a sold-out concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday. Some clips of his concert have taken the trends on […]