The jury in the Ed Sheeran copyright infringement case — about whether Sheeran’s smash single “Thinking Out Loud” copied the classic Marvin Gaye song “Let’s Get It On” — deliberated for about five minutes Wednesday evening before the judge sent jury members home. The jury sent a note to the judge requesting that it break […]
Ed Sherran has hopped on a remix of Fireboy DML’s hit “Peru,” which the Nigerian singer released this past summer. The pair also shared the new video for their remix on Christmas Eve. Sheeran previously teased the collaboration in an interview with Elton John (via NME), revealing that after hearing the “earworm” single, “I recorded a […]
The 66th Grammy Awards at LA’s Crypto.com Arena showcased a dazzling array of fashion styles, ranging from demure to risqué. Miley Cyrus turned heads with a bold updo and a Maison Margiela gown made entirely of gold safety pins, while Doja Cat made a statement in a revealing sheer dress by designer Dilara Findikoglu. Black […]
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) recently descended onto Dakar, Senegal for their eighth edition, ‘The Teganga Edition.’ The awards, which were held at the Dakar Arena, saw a wide range of African artists being recognized for their contributions to the music industry. Nigerian superstar Davido was one of the night’s big winners, taking home […]
Tanzanian Singer Zuhura Othman Soud, aka Zuchu, has played down reports suggesting she’s dating her boss Diamond Platnumz. The popular singer, known for among others, her Sukari hit, is among Wasafi recording label under Diamond Platinumz. Speaking on Wasafi media, Zucho also confirmed she has been single for the entirety of 2021. “I am single; I have […]
Nigerian singer-songwriter Joeboy is back on our musical radar, with his new single “Contour.” The “Cubana” crooner recruited longtime collaborator and producer Tempoe, and fellow Nigerian bluesy guitarist Kemena to deliver his “feelgood heartbreak song” before the end of the summer. His latest groovy release since March this year illustrates the complexities that follow when two romantics decide to part ways. […]
Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML is on tour in the US. He announced a 2022 tour—his first U.S. headlining tour. The Apollo Tour, named is after his 2020 album Apollo, which began in February, beginning in Providence, Rhode Island (done) and ending in Seattle, Washington. Fireboy has proved that his gunning for greatness and pushing afrobeats music internationally in […]