News Burna Boy and Shakira Team Up on 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem Burna Boy and Shakira have been announced as the artistes behind “Dai Dai,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, with the single set for release on May 14. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Rema, Tyla Set for 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Rema and Tyla have been confirmed to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12, joining Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, and LISA in the headline lineup. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music, Newbies Clayrocksu’s Mission to Revive Afro Rock for a New Generation Clayrocksu, born Bianca Okorocha, is reviving Afro Rock in Nigeria by blending alternative rock influences with African storytelling, challenging Afrobeats dominance and reshaping perceptions of rock music in Nigeria’s evolving music industry. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Michael Jackson’s Reinvention of Music Videos as Cinematic Art Forms From “Thriller” to “Scream,” Michael Jackson revolutionized music videos into cinematic art forms, reshaping pop culture, visual storytelling, and the global music industry with groundbreaking creativity and production scale. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Asake’s M$NEY Plays It Safe Without Breaking New Ground Asake’s M$NEY features polished production from Magicsticks, BlaiseBeatz, and DJ Snake, but despite its commercial appeal, the album is criticized for playing it safe and lacking the bold sonic experimentation and songwriting depth of his earlier projects. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music How Muyiwa Majekodunmi’s Jazzville Influenced Nigeria’s Creative and Cultural Scene Jazzville, founded by Muyiwa Majekodunmi, played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s creative and cultural scene, serving as a long-standing hub for music, art, and artistic collaboration in Lagos. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Davido Named 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Inductee Davido has been named a 2026 inductee of the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, joining Ludacris, Paul S. Morton, and Maynard Jackson in a prestigious class celebrating global music and cultural excellence. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Asake’s M$NEY Tops UK Apple Music Chart for Fifth Time Asake becomes the first African artist with five No. 1 albums on the UK Apple Music chart, as M$NEY tops the list again, cementing his dominance in Nigerian pop and global Afrobeats success. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Davido Wins Best International Act at 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards Davido has won Best International Act at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards, beating Gunna, Rema, Fridayy, and Tyla to claim the honor and reaffirm his status as one of Africa’s most influential global exports. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music DJ Khalipha: Rise of Mara Sound in African Music Scene DJ Khalipha traces the rise of the Mara sound from humble beginnings to international recognition, highlighting its evolution through the Nyege Nyege Festival and its growing influence in African electronic and Afro-fusion music. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
