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Beninese comedian Axel Merryl is among the nominees for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards in the Best Male Artist in West Africa category. At 29, he becomes the only Beninese contender for this continental prize thanks to his hit “Titulaire” – and will face West African music heavyweights at the ceremony scheduled for November […]

The production house Legend Beatz Empire announced on Monday, August 4, 2025, the end of its collaboration with the artist Djecomon. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Legend Beatz Empire label mentions repeated transgressions by the artist, which are inconsistent with its values. “From the beginning of this collaboration, our goal has […]

The Beninese artist Tyaf Papa Yazir released his new track “Hors Catégorie” in early May 2025 to win back the Beninese public and reclaim his artistic territory after a break due to health issues. The Beninese rapper and singer Tyaf Papa Yazir, a key figure in the local urban music scene, is back in the […]

Congolese singer Inoss’B has added another prestigious accolade to his career by winning the “Best Central African Artist” award at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards, held in Nigeria. This award crowns a year marked by notable musical successes for Inoss’B. Known for his innovative style blending afrobeats, ndombolo, and contemporary sounds, Inoss’B has […]

Nigerian global superstars Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have all been nominated in the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 2025 American Music Awards. Following a busy 2024, which saw Rema release his second studio album HEIS and Tems drop her Grammy-nominated debut Born In The Wild, both artists are now in contention for an […]

In a statement released on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Life TV announced the temporary suspension of its collaboration with Ivorian artist Himra. The suspension stems from the artist’s failure to appear for a scheduled taping of the popular show Life Weekend on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. Despite the exceptional […]

The Paris 2024 Olympics, to be held from July 26 to August 11, will offer much more than just top-tier sporting competition; it will also be a real celebration of music. Throughout these three weeks of events, free concerts will liven up the atmosphere for the delight of spectators and visitors. Among the most anticipated […]

25 years after its release, the iconic Ivorian group Magic System’s hit “1er Gaou” has been certified Gold, thanks to the remix released three years ago. Magic System, the renowned Ivorian group, continues to captivate listeners with their timeless track “1er Gaou,” even a quarter-century after its release. Originating from Anoumabo, this iconic song has […]

Libianca, the rising star of Cameroonian music, has put her North American tour on hold due to threats from separatist groups from the Anglophone regions. These intimidations come after an incident where the singer displayed the Cameroonian flag during a performance, which has led to unexpected repercussions. Cameroonian-American star Libianca, living in the United States, […]

The Urban Music Festival of Anoumabo (FEMUA) is gearing up to welcome music enthusiasts and artists from around the globe from May 14 to 19, 2024. Before the cultural celebration kicks off, the official launching ceremony is scheduled for April 2024, with a guest country of honor that has recently been announced. The 16th edition […]

A’Salfo, the leader of the famous Ivorian group Magic System, has recently shared the secrets behind the triumph of their hit song “Premier Gaou.” He made these revelations during his appearance on the television show “Oui Hustle.” The popular Ivorian Zouglou group, Magic System, became internationally known with their hit “Premier Gaou.” This celebrated song […]

Ivorian artist Tam Sir continues his phenomenal rise with his captivating song “Coup du Marteau”, which after resonating with crowds at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023, has now been awarded the YouTube Silver Creator Award. The track has transcended national borders to become an international hit, reaching listeners from Africa to Europe, and […]