Will the next global hits from Nigeria have a French accent? Perhaps. Nine French rap, pop and urban music composers recently joined forces with Afrobeats artists to produce 60 tracks for ...

There’s something special about an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. The performances, free from elaborate stage productions and complemented by live instrumentation, have set a global standard for musical ...

Nigerian women have always risen to global stardom through hard work, determination and grace, despite the challenges they ...

2025 has been an eventful year for Nigerian music as the stars who shape the industry delivered the songs, albums, and moments that dominated headlines and social media talking points. From superstars ...

How Nigerian artists conquered the global summer festival circuit and why the domestic live music market is lagging behind.

Nigerian musicians earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, demonstrating the country’s booming music streaming market and the global popularity of Afrobeats and other Nigerian genres. According ...

When Nigerians talk about “Japa” — Yoruba slang for escape — they’re referring to the growing wave of young people seeking opportunities abroad. In Canada, especially in Toronto, that movement is ...

Afrobeats has transcended borders, transforming from a Lagos-born sound into a global cultural force. Through streaming milestones, sold-out arenas, and international collaborations, Nigerian artists ...

In a Nigerian music landscape dominated by the vibrant rhythms of Amapiano and the global pulse of Afrobeats, it’s easy to overlook the subtle artistry thriving just beneath the surface. Yet, for ...

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that top Nigerian artists are now ...

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Daniel Benson, better known as BNXN, has shared his thoughts on the financial gap between professional basketball players in the NBA ...