Events Actively Keeping Live Music Culture Alive in Port Harcourt
For a city often described through its noise — its nightlife, its energy, its constant motion, there is a different kind of sound slowly re-emerging in Port Harcourt. It’s not coming from the biggest stages or the loudest rooms. It lives in more intentional spaces:...
Honey Ojukwu Just Took Over the Lagos Airwaves
Lagos, take a deep breath because the vibes just got a massive upgrade! The Lioness of New School Radio, Honey Ojukwu, has officially touched down in Eko, and she’s already making the airwaves shake. If you’ve been wondering why your morning radio feels a lot more “main...
Stop Marketing Like You’re Famous: Thats The No.1 Music Marketing Mistake You’re Making
Most artistes market like they’re already famous, and that’s one of the reasons why nobody cares. I’ve spent years watching artists come and go, and I’ve realized something: most of you are failing because you’re making the same music marketing mistake. You’re moving like a...
IWD 2026: Collaboration Over Competition in Afrobeats
Every year, International Women’s Day invites reflection on the progress women have made and the work still left to do. In 2026, the theme “Give to Gain” feels particularly relevant to the Afrobeats ecosystem. For all its global success, the genre still struggles with one...
Lloyiso Releases Debut Album ‘Never Thought I Could – Pt 1’
THE ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER LLOYISO RETURNS WITH A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROJECT ROOTED IN GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND SELF-DISCOVERY, FOLLOWING A UK #1 SINGLE AND OVER 31 MILLION STREAMS South African singer-songwriter LLOYISO (born Loyiso Gijana, 8 March 1999) is proud to announce his debut album Never Thought I Could –...
The Cost of a Dream: Why the Music Industry is Forcing Its Best Talents to Quit
For decades, we’ve romanticized the “struggling musician.” We bought into the narrative that if they just worked hard enough, hustled and were consistent, and caught one lucky break (one day you go blow core), the world would eventually be theirs. But in 2026, we see...
Kemuel Kicks Off 2026 With New Single “Ovah,” Launching a New Project Era
Rising Nigerian artist Kemuel is already having a standout year in 2026. Before diving into his solo journey for the season, he made waves by linking up with superstar Wizkid‘s official DJ, DJ Tunez. Earlier this month, on February 6, 2026, Kemuel joined forces with...
SPINALL returns to New York, February 21st Superior Ingredients, Brooklyn
International DJ and producer SPINALL return to New York City on February 21 for a headline performance at Superior Ingredients in Brooklyn continuing an undefeated run in one of his most consistent U.S. markets. The appearance marks another major stop on his international touring calendar,...
A New Era for Nigerian Music – The ₦1.2 Billion Copyright Levy Breakthrough
Nigeria’s creative industry just hit a massive milestone! After decades of sitting on the shelf, the country’s copyright levy framework has finally moved from “paper” to “payment.” In a historic move, the Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria...
The Heartbreaking and Avoidable Death of Ifunanya ‘Nanyah’
The month of February was supposed to be a beginning, a new chapter of music, dreams, and life. Instead, we are starting it with a heavy heart and a burning sense of rage. News broke today that the incredibly talented Nigerian singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, known...
