Music Steve Monite on Fame, Silence, and the Revival of “Only You” Decades Later Steve Monite, the Benin City-born creator of the 1984 Afro-Boogie classic ‘Only You,’ reflects on his global rediscovery, Frank Ocean’s tribute, and a return to music three decades after being forgotten. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Davido Announces Debut London Festival at Crystal Palace Bowl Davido has announced the Davido & Friends Festival at London’s Crystal Palace Bowl on August 14, 2026, where he will headline and curate the entire day’s lineup for his only outdoor show in London this summer. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Nigerian Artistes Earn ₦60bn From Spotify in 2025 Spotify’s Loud & Clear report reveals Nigerian artistes earned over ₦60 billion in 2025, generating 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours as revenue grew by more than 140% over two years. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Don Jazzy and Tega Oghenejobo Named on Billboard’s 2026 Power Players List Don Jazzy and Tega Oghenejobo of Mavin Records have been named on Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players list, recognising their continued influence in shaping the global Afrobeats landscape. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music “My Goal with ‘Ramadan’ Is to Make Music That Carries My Culture” – Tolibian Ilorin-born artiste Tolibian speaks on the making of the “Ramadan” remixes, his collaborations with Yinka Ayefele and BahdboiOML, and how his Islamic heritage shapes his approach to contemporary Nigerian pop. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Omah Lay Reveals Release Date for Sophomore Album “Clarity of Mind” Omah Lay has announced April 3, 2026 as the release date for his sophomore album Clarity of Mind, a 12-track project led by previously released singles “Holy Ghost,” “Waist,” and “Don’t Love Me.” BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Asake Leads Nigeria’s Most-Streamed Albums List Since 2020 TurnTable Charts data reveals Asake’s Work of Art and Mr Money With The Vibe lead Nigeria’s most-streamed albums list since 2020, with the artist placing three projects in the top six. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Apple Uses Fela Kuti Song in MacBook Air Ad Apple featured Fela Kuti’s 1971 track “Let’s Start” in its official MacBook Air M5 launch video, bringing fresh global exposure to the legendary Nigerian artist’s catalog months after his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Wizkid Tops ChartMasters as Highest-Selling African Artiste Wizkid has been ranked the highest-selling African artiste on ChartMasters’ global all-time list, with 13.18 million equivalent album sales worldwide, followed closely by Burna Boy. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music 10 Emerging Nigerian Artistes Set for a Breakout in 2026 From Priesst’s viral “Akonuche” to Wizkid’s son Champz making chart history, these 10 emerging Nigerian artistes are primed to dominate the music scene in 2026. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
