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
Music Olamide and Adekunle Gold Announce Debut Collaboration “Formation” Olamide and Adekunle Gold have announced their first-ever collaboration, “Formation,” set for release on April 9, nearly a decade after Adekunle Gold’s exit from Olamide’s YBNL Nation label. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Davido, Rema, Burna Boy Lead Nigerian Nods at Ghana Music Awards Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, and Shallipopi are among the Nigerian artistes nominated in the African Song of the Year category at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, with Davido leading with two nominations. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Asake Tops TurnTable’s 2025 Year-End Artiste Chart Asake claims the No. 1 spot on TurnTable Charts’ 2025 year-end ranking, marking his fourth consecutive year as Nigeria’s top artiste. BY Alo Folakemi
