Abioye Damilare Samson

Burna Boy has announced a third London Stadium headline concert for 2027, extending his record as the only African artiste to headline and sell out the 80,000-capacity venue, following sold-out shows in 2023 and 2024.

Falz’s Break Time EP is a concise, focused body of work that proves he remains one of the few mainstream Nigerian artistes willing to consistently interrogate the country’s socio-political realities through music.

In an exclusive interview with TNR, Oiza & Meyi reflect on their journey from viral bathroom freestyles to “Na Je” with Falz, their acting debut in Say Who Die, and the body of work shaping their next chapter.

Burna Boy has become Africa’s all-time best-selling artiste with 14.46 million equivalent album sales worldwide, according to ChartMasters, further cementing his status as one of the world’s most commercially successful musicians.

Ycee’s “Olodo Uprising” comments on the Afropolitan Podcast ignited debate over Nigeria’s shift away from celebrating academic excellence, but the deeper story lies in the country’s collapsing education system and the culture that grew in its place.

In an exclusive interview with TNR, Josh2Funny reflects on his third studio album on beHALF of JOSH, his journey from viral comedian to serious musical artiste, and what it means to finally show the world the full range of his creativity.

In an exclusive interview with TNR, Nigerian artiste Solana reflects on the making of “Okunkun,” the origins of the Yorupop conversation, her collaboration with Killertunes, and the forthcoming EP that expands the world she has started to build.

Fireboy DML has announced his fifth studio album ZUKO through a cinematic teaser, marking his first solo project since Adedamola and signaling the beginning of a bold new era for the YBNL star.

Burna Boy has been confirmed as a headline performer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19, joining Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS in a lineup curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

Blaqbonez has filed a ₦2.55 billion defamation suit against Odumodublvck over allegations of reputational harm and defamatory statements, marking a significant escalation of one of Nigerian hip-hop’s most bitter public feuds.