Abioye Damilare Samson

Adekunle Gold Foundation and Pesa have launched a $20,000 initiative to fund four sickle cell organisations in Nigeria, Canada, Ghana and the UK.

Nigerian Afro-Gospel singer Anendlessocean has unveiled the 14-track tracklist for his album Freedom, arriving October 30, 2026, with collaborations with Ryan Ofei, Wale Adenuga, Bolu Ajayi, and Saelem.

Fireboy DML explores faith, uncertainty and personal struggles across ZUKO!, a 13-track album balancing intimate songwriting with dancefloor-ready production.

FOLA’s sophomore album 9 blends R&B, Afrobeats and highlife influences, with guest appearances from Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan.

Olamide has announced a headline show at London’s The O2 Arena on March 25, 2027, joining Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema as Nigerian artistes to have headlined one of London’s most iconic venues.

Tyla has announced the That Girl Music Scholarship in partnership with Epic Records, offering ten $5,000 awards totaling $50,000 to undergraduate students pursuing music and arts-related degrees near stops on her A*POP World Tour.

As AI-generated music gains visibility online, ten young Nigerians share their views on authenticity, creativity and whether knowing a song was made by AI changes how they experience it.

In an interview with TNR, Gaise Baba explains the musical vision behind God Is Cooking, its 1922 Ransome-Kuti sample and his approach to Afro-Gospel.

From Adekunle Gold’s orchestral concert to Davido’s forthcoming residency, the National Theatre is exploring new possibilities for Nigerian live music.

Ayra Starr has announced the Starrgirl World Tour, a 20-date run across Europe, the UK, and North America beginning January 20, 2027, following her historic NFL London halftime show performance and the release of her third studio album.