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Tems Makes History: First Female African Artist to Achieve 1 Billion Streams on Spotify.

Tems Makes History: First Female African Artist to Achieve 1 Billion Streams on Spotify.

Nigerian singer Tems has made history by becoming the first female African artist to have a song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone was achieved by her collaborative hit “Wait For U,” featuring Future and Drake, which recently crossed the 1 billion stream mark on the popular streaming platform. Released in 2022, “Wait […]

Tems Makes History: Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group.

Tems Makes History: Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group.

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems has made history by joining the ownership group of Major League Soccer (MLS) club, San Diego FC. Tems, through her company The Leading Vibe, becomes the first African woman to have an ownership stake in an MLS club. “We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club […]

50 Cent Faces Backlash After Mocking Rival Irv Gotti Following His Death.

50 Cent Faces Backlash After Mocking Rival Irv Gotti Following His Death.

Rapper 50 Cent has faced criticism after posting a seemingly insensitive message following the death of his longtime rival, Irv Gotti. Gotti, the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records, passed away at the age of 54. Shortly after the news broke, 50 Cent shared a photo of himself smoking hookah next to a tombstone with the […]

Beyoncé Makes Grammy History: Wins Album of the Year.

Beyoncé Makes Grammy History: Wins Album of the Year.

Beyoncé has achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 Grammy Awards, finally winning the coveted Album of the Year award for her groundbreaking country album, “Cowboy Carter.”   This marks a significant moment for Beyoncé, becoming the first Black woman to win Album of the Year at the Grammys in this century. “Cowboy Carter” also […]

Tems Sees Off Stiff Competition to Win Second Grammy for Best African Music Performance.

Tems Sees Off Stiff Competition to Win Second Grammy for Best African Music Performance.

Nigerian singer Tems has once again made history at the Grammy Awards, winning the coveted Best African Music Performance category. This marks her second Grammy win, solidifying her position as a global music icon.   At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Tems’ soulful track “Love Me Jeje” triumphed over stiff competition from fellow Nigerian artists […]

Adekunle Gold Co-Produces Documentary Exploring 100 Years of Yoruba Music.

Adekunle Gold Co-Produces Documentary Exploring 100 Years of Yoruba Music.

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has teamed up with White House Productions to co-produce a documentary titled “The Odyssey,” which will delve into the rich history of Yoruba music. The project will explore the evolution of various Yoruba music genres, including Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji. “The Odyssey” will feature interviews with renowned music historians, […]

Zimbabwean Influencer Faces Backlash Over Classist Remarks About Tembisa Residents.

Zimbabwean Influencer Faces Backlash Over Classist Remarks About Tembisa Residents.

Zimbabwean content creator Ndoyisile Sibindi has found himself at the center of controversy after making disparaging comments about Tembisa residents in a now-deleted TikTok video. In the video, Sibindi suggested that people from Tembisa were overcrowding the Mall of Africa unnecessarily, implying they should stick to malls in their own area. His remarks, seen as […]

Iyabo Ojo Reveals She Was Raped Five Times.

Iyabo Ojo Reveals She Was Raped Five Times.

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has made a heartbreaking revelation, disclosing that she was raped five times. During a recent interview on the “Talk to B” podcast, Ojo emphasized her unwavering stance against rape. She shared her personal experiences with sexual assault, highlighting the devastating impact it has had on her life. “I was raped five […]

Nigerian Model Makes History as First African Mister International.

Nigerian Model Makes History as First African Mister International.

Nigerian model Samuel Nwajagu has made history by becoming the first African to win the prestigious Mister International pageant.   The 16th edition of the competition, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 14, 2024, saw Nwajagu emerge victorious from a field of 47 contestants from around the world.   Nwajagu had previously been crowned Mister […]

Tyla Breaks Beyoncé's Spotify Record.

Tyla Breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify Record.

South African singer Tyla has made history by breaking Beyoncé’s record for the most streamed album by a Black female artist released in 2024. Her self-titled debut album achieved this milestone, surpassing Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” with an impressive 1.565 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement solidifies Tyla’s position as the most streamed female African artist […]