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Nigerian musicians have made a significant impact at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with several top Afrobeats stars receiving nominations. Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Lojay, and Pheelz are among the nominees in the Best Afrobeats category, highlighting the global appeal of the genre.   Burna Boy’s track “City Boy,” Tems’ “Love Me JeJe,” and Ayra Starr’s “Last Heartbreak Song” featuring Giveon are all nominated. Pheelz is recognized […]

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is making headlines after videos of her with global pop star Rihanna surfaced from the Crop Over festival in Barbados. Photos from the carnival show them together at the same booth. The Crop Over festival is a three-month celebration of Barbadian music, arts, food, and culture, and it has been running since 1974. It’s a major event designed to attract […]

American singer Solána Imani Rowe, known as SZA, has announced an indefinite break from live performances. The R&B singer shared the news on social media following her headlining set at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on August 5. SZA explained that she needs time off to focus on her personal life. On her X handle, she wrote, “Yesterday was my last show for a while. Finally bout to get my life together. […]

Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is set to make her debut on America's late-night TV show starring Jimmy Fallon. Ayra Starr, one of Africa's fastest-rising artists, is currently enjoying a wave of global commercial success with her music. Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, 'The Year I Turned 21,' Ayra Starr is ready to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The award-winning sensation is expected to […]