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
Music Tems and Burna Boy Set New Billboard Hot 100 Record for African Artistes Tems and Burna Boy have made history on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the African artistes with the most entries ever on the prestigious U.S. chart with eight placements each. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Drake Named World’s Best-Selling Rapper for 11th Year Drake has been named the best-selling rapper in the world for the eleventh consecutive year by the IFPI, ranking No. 3 on the 2025 Global Artist Chart behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Davido’s Grammy Loss and What It Says About African Music’s Global Stage Davido’s loss to Tyla at the 2026 Grammys Best African Music Performance category ignites debate over Nigeria’s dominance and continental representation in global music awards. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
TV Alibaba on “Alibaba Seriously,” the Birth of Nigerian Stand-Up Comedy, and His Lasting Legacy Alibaba reflects on Alibaba Seriously, the rise of Nigerian stand-up comedy, and his lasting cultural legacy in this exclusive interview with the comedy pioneer. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
