But Fela Kuti will be the first African to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, albeit posthumously. The award was first presented in 1963 to American singer and actor Bing Crosby.

That was its response after Afrobeats star Wizkid replied to Afrobeat legend’s son, Seun Kuti, with the unseemly “I big pass ...

Meet the 2026 Grammy nominees for Best African Music Performance: Burna Boy (“Love”), Davido ft. Omah Lay (“With You”), Tyla (“PUSH 2 START”), Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid (“Gimme Dat”), and Eddy Kenzo & ...

Social media influencer and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accused Afrobeat star, Wizkid, of disrespecting the ...

Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has criticised the Nigerian entertainment space for what he described as the neglect of the film industry, while Afrobeat stars continue to receive overwhelming praise and ...

The LA-based pop duo are sending a jolt through TikTok with maximalist songs that emote wildly in every direction ...

The ongoing debate comparing Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, with afrobeats star, Wizkid, has grown into a heated ...

Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has spoken about the growth of the Nollywood industry, claiming that the sector will be bigger if the big names in the entertainment industry, promote Nigerian films.The ...

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The ...

I followed my aunt to welcome her daughter, who had just arrived in Nigeria from South Africa, where she was born. After exchanging pleas ...

Sekou Andrews' KOUMAMI album offers heartfelt inspiration. The Grammy®-nominated spoken word artist shares a timely message ...

· Australian pop strummer Dean Lewis returns to town riding high off last year’s album, “The Epilogue,” and its hit single, “With You” (7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, all ages). · Local jazz heroes Dave ...