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Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and British-Nigerian singer Sade Adu have been inducted into the 2026 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking a significant moment for African and diaspora representation in global music. The announcement, made on April 13, 2026, confirmed that both artists will be honoured at the official induction ceremony scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, with a broadcast expected later in December.
US rapper Kanye West postponed late Tuesday his concert in the French city of Marseille, following reports that the country’s interior minister was seeking to block the performance. “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” the rapper wrote on X.
Out now via emPawa Africa, SEE WHAT YOU’VE DONE is the glorious new album from GRAMMY Award-winning trailblazer and creative innovator MR EAZI and international afropop sensation KING PROMISE. Powered by a longstanding creative connection and real-life friendship, the 9-track project captures two artists coming together at exactly the right moment, turning years of shared history, mutual respect and musical chemistry into a purposeful and effortless body of work. Following the success of its lead singles – the nostalgic Backstreet Boys interpolating ‘That Way’, the sun-drenched romantic drop ‘Mariana’, and the celebratory title track ‘See What We’ve Done’, the album…
More than 100,000 fans turned out to see K-pop superstars BTS’s first concert in nearly four years, their label said Sunday, a smaller number than originally expected for the highly anticipated event in central Seoul. The seven-member group took to the stage together for the first time following a years-long hiatus prompted by mandatory military service, with some stationed near the heavily fortified border with North Korea.
Afrobeats heavyweight Davido is taking his showmanship to new heights, announcing his first personally curated festival in the United Kingdom. The Nigerian superstar will headline the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14, 2026, in what he has described as his sole outdoor appearance in the city this summer.
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have confirmed that nominees for the 2026 edition will be revealed on Sunday, March 29. The announcement was made via the awards’ official social media platforms, with Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo set to host the live nominee reveal.
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the “Walker, Texas Ranger” television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86. Norris passed away Thursday morning, the family said on Instagram, after media reports that he had been hospitalised for an undisclosed condition while on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has finally reacted to his Grammy loss at the 68th edition of the awards held in Los Angeles with a message of faith and resilience, affirming that God is on his side, despite his recent loss. In a post shared on his Instagram page, Davido shared lovely photos alongside his wife at the award ceremony and ended the post with a praying emoji and musical symbols. The singer wrote: “Oluwa Dey my side”
Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has praised the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award given to his late father, describing it as “a win for Africa and global peace.” Fela became the first African musician to receive this award, marking a new dawn for Afrobeat music. The award was received by his children, Yeni, Femi, and Kunle, at the 2026 Special Merit Awards,held in Los Angeles on Saturday night before the main Grammys ceremony.
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into music history, becoming the most awarded rapper at the Grammy Awards after a dominant showing at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday, February 1. The Compton-born rapper entered the night with 22 Grammy wins and walked away with five more, bringing his career total to 27. In doing so, the 38-year-old surpassed Jay-Z’s record of 25 and pulled ahead of Kanye West, who has 24, claiming the title of the most decorated rapper in Grammy history. The milestone came early in the night when Lamar won Best Rap Album for GNX, his third win…
Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from Christian music communities and worship leaders across the world. Kenoly was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordings and his influential role in shaping contemporary praise and worship music. His ministry and music resonated far beyond the United States, reaching churches across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, where his songs became an integral part of modern worship services.
US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite. To the sound of the “Mission Impossible” theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor’s career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to applause from peers including Colin Farrell and Emilio Estevez, with whom he has shared the screen, and the renowned Steven Spielberg, who directed him in “Minority Report” and “War of the Worlds.”
Social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a public apology following his in-flight confrontation with comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, which caused delays on a United Nigeria Airlines flight. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Otse said he took “full responsibility” for the disruption and acknowledged that the incident should not have happened.
Senator Ned Nwoko has addressed circulating claims suggesting that he married actress Regina Daniels when she was 17 years old. The lawmaker took to social media to issue a statement refuting the reports, insisting that Regina was 21 at the time of their marriage.
Afrobeat star, Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife Balogun, has officially released his debut music project titled Champion’s Arrival. In a video post shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the 14-year-old announced, “The Champion has arrived. My debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’ is out now on all platforms.” The post has since attracted over 45,000 likes and 4,000 comments, with fans praising his musical debut.
Nollywood actor and rapper Charles Okocha and his wife, Mimi Okocha, are celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Taking to his Instagram and Facebook pages, the actor shared loved-up photos of himself and his wife in traditional outfits, accompanied by a love note.