The UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross River, was abuzz with excitement on Friday night as Nigerian music sensations, Runtown and Iyanya, displayed electrifying performances at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Live Concert. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo’s energetic performances were a perfect blend of their hit songs, infectious beats, and … Read more
Liam Lawson’s impressive Formula 1 return at the United States Grand Prix will force Yuki Tsunoda to step up another gear, says RB team boss Laurent Mekies. Lawson was brought back for the final six races of the 2024 season as Red Bull weighs up its options for the Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen … Read more
Fireboy DML, the Afrobeats sensation, has once again captured the hearts of music lovers with his fourth album, ‘Adedamola’, released on 29 August. This album is a unique fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, a blend that has become his signature and appeals to a diverse audience. Fireboy DML’s breakout single “Jealous,” which skyrocketed him … Read more
Yuki Tsunoda remains in consideration for a Red Bull Formula 1 team promotion if he consistently delivers, according to RB CEO Peter Bayer. In June, RB announced Tsunoda would remain at the team for 2025 and in recent weeks he’s been overlooked for a Red Bull spot with Sergio Perez’s place under threat as he … Read more
His father’s diverse musical tastes helped him discover different genres when he was growing up, he adds. Jamison performs at the Whats Good Music Awards in 2022. The award show was Hong Kong’s first of its kind to focus on hip hop and R&B music. Photo: Arno Reyes Baetz His one true love, however, is … Read more
Rising African Afropop sensation, Victony, released his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Stubborn’ on Friday. The 14-track project features global stars, including Asake, Shallipopi, Saint Jhn, and American music star Teezo Touchdown. The 23-year-old singer, who rose to stardom with his viral 2022 single “Soweto,” featuring Rema and Don Toliver, garnering over 61 million views on … Read more
Release Date: 1 June, 2024 Genre: Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife Few milestones hold as much significance as turning 21. It marks the threshold between the carefree days of youth and the weighty responsibilities of adulthood. For Ayra Starr, this pivotal age is the cornerstone of her sophomore album, aptly titled ‘The Year I Turned 21.’ Although … Read more
RB’s hopes of a points finish in Shanghai were dashed within a dramatic few moments in Sunday’s race after Ricciardo was hit from behind by Lance Stroll behind the safety car, while Tsunoda was involved in a race-ending clash with Kevin Magnussen at the restart. Neither driver was able to finish the race, and RB … Read more
Verstappen will start ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez and McLaren’s Lando Norris after the one-hour qualifying session, which is split into three segments with five cars each being knocked out in Q1 and Q2 before the top-10 shootout of Q3. Japanese Grand Prix grid: Verstappen on pole from Perez Read Also: What happened in Japanese … Read more
Days after losing the Best African Music Performance award at the Grammys to South African singer Tyla, Nigerian singer Asake bounced back, winning the Best African Act award at the 2024 MOBO Awards held in Sheffield, UK, on Wednesday night. MOBO Awards, or the Music of Black Origin Awards, are an annual British music awards … Read more
