Alo Folakemi

Ed Sheeran’s eighth studio album Play debuts at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 with 71,000 units, marking his eighth top ten album and a No. 1 debut in the UK.

Nigerian stars Pheelz and Fireboy DML will release their joint EP Peace by Piece on September 26, 2025, marking their first collaborative project as artistes.

Spotify reveals its top five female Afrobeats artistes of the past year, featuring Ayra Starr, Tems, Libianca, Aya Nakamura, and Darkoo.

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Asake will headline Red Bull Symphonic at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, on November 8, 2025, alongside Glenn Alexander and the Symphonic Orchestra.

London Film Week 2025 will run from December 3–7 in the West End and Soho. Submissions close November 4, with late entries accepted until October 13.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido will perform at Coachella 2026, joining a diverse global lineup alongside Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.

Tyla joins Cardi B’s highly anticipated sophomore album Am I the Drama?, becoming the only African artist featured alongside stars like Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion, and Selena Gomez.

The Studio dominated the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards with 13 wins, while Adolescence, The Penguin, and Severance also scored big. Full winners list and highlights.

Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with record-breaking sales, marking her second chart-topping release.

The Afrobeats star is scheduled to perform in Lagos, Nairobi, and Ivory Coast over the holidays.