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Afrobeats star Davido recreated his proposal to wife Chioma in a romantic music video that celebrates their love story through song. The cinematic production reunites the couple on screen for the first time since his 2018 hit "Assurance.
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi revealed he was approached by Chelsea Football Club before they signed John Obi Mikel, but chose to pursue music instead. The decision launched him into Afrobeats stardom while Mikel became a Premier League champion.
Ghanaian music star Stonebwoy is bringing Afrobeats to Hollywood, featuring on the soundtrack for "Boyz Trip," an international action comedy set in Cape Town. The collaboration unites African and American artists for a 2027 global theatrical release.
A Nigerian musician teaching English in Thailand discovered what could transform Africa's booming music industry. Her journey from Lagos to Chiang Mai revealed surprising lessons about structure, training, and untapped potential.
Nigeria's telecom giant MTN just boosted its talent search prize to ₦225 million, giving unknown Afrobeats artists a real shot at professional music careers. The Next Afrobeats Star competition opens doors that typically stay closed for grassroots musicians across the country.
Nigerian singer Tems just made history as the first African woman to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States. Her collaboration "Wait For U" with Future and Drake has now sold over 11 million units.
Nigeria's First Lady is calling on Afrobeats superstars like Burna Boy and Davido to use their wealth to lift up struggling communities. She's putting ₦100 million where her mouth is with grants for 2,000 small business owners.
Nigerian artists, musicians, and filmmakers just gained free access to a new online platform teaching them how to protect and profit from their creative work. The government partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organisation to launch CLIP, addressing a trillion-dollar opportunity.
London-based Nigerian artist Sean Dampte is merging Fela Kuti's revolutionary Afrobeat legacy with today's global Afrobeats wave, creating music that honors the past while embracing the future. His new single "Gbera" and upcoming project show how a new generation is reconnecting African music with its roots.
A Nigerian entertainment company just set a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra at an Afrobeats concert, featuring over 80 musicians performing live. The groundbreaking show is now heading on a global tour to showcase African music excellence.
Nigerian musicians generated over N60 billion ($38 million) from Spotify in 2025, with streams jumping 140% in just two years. The explosion shows Afrobeats and Nigerian music culture becoming a global economic force.
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage just launched a foundation bringing world-class music training to young African creatives who rarely get access to it. Starting April 2026, 100 emerging producers, engineers, and songwriters will learn from Berklee College of Music faculty in Lagos, completely tuition-free.