Nigerian Afropop star Rema blends nostalgia and modern sound with his latest single, ‘Baby (Is It a Crime).’ The track samples Sade Adu’s 1985 hit, fusing classic soul with Afrobeats, making it one of 2025’s most anticipated releases in the first quarter. Rema teased the song in November 2024, exciting fans with Instagram and X … Read more
Did you know Seni Saraki, son of former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki, is now a Grammy Award winner? The young creative secured his first Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Seni, a London School of Economics graduate, co-founded The NATIVE in 2016, a platform … Read more
Rollingstone, one of the world’s leading music publications platforms, released a list of 100 artistes who recorded the best albums in 2024 with three of Nigeria’s biggest musicians Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr being recognised. In its introduction, the platform described Tyla to Rema to Arya Starr as “Afropop innovators” whose “albums helped us push … Read more
Coachella, one of the biggest and most famous global music festivals, has announced that over 100 artistes will perform at the event, and Nigeria will be well-represented. Rema and Seun Kuti will grace the stage, a testament to the international recognition of Nigerian music. Coachella is an annual music and arts festival held at the … Read more
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Nigerian music stars Rema, Tems, Asake, and Davido have received nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced the nominations on Friday during a live broadcast monitored by PREMIUM TIMES. The nominations were unveiled by a lineup of presenters including Hayley Williams, Billie Joe Armstrong, Gayle King, Kirk Franklin, Kylie Minogue, and Victoria … Read more
Afrobeats is enjoying its moment in the global spotlight, and a handful of names continue to push the genre beyond its traditional borders. Darkoo, a 22-year-old Nigerian-born British artiste, mixes Afrobeats with the bold, gritty sounds of UK drill and hip-hop and is known for her 2019 “Gangsta” hit. With the release of her viral … Read more
Fondly described as “the prince of Afrobeats,” Rema has gained acclaim for his unique style, vibrant energy and almost solo hits in the last five years. At 24, this rising star has quickly ascended beyond the walls of the Afrobeats industry. His latest album, “HEIS,” builds on the success of his debut album, “Rave & … Read more
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant‘s wedding was a grand affair and became the talk of the town. Social media was filled with various videos and pictures from the star studded affair that took place on July 12. Amid this, Instagrammer Kavya Karnatac claimed that she was offered Rs. 3.6 lakh to discuss how Ambanis wedding … Read more
Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has paid Nigerian music superstar Rema $3 million to perform at his youngest son, Anant Ambani’s wedding, Indian news outlet Hindustantimes reports. Mr Ambani is an Indian businessman and the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries. With an estimated net worth of $123.3 billion as of July 2024, he … Read more
The highly anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 12 was a grand affair that blended tradition with high-octane entertainment. Among the star-studded guest list was Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi, best known for his global hit ‘Despacito.’ Fonsi, dressed in a striking black bandhgala with intricate golden embroidery, delivered a performance … Read more
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