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Nigeria’s celebratory ‘detty December’ turns sombre amid economic woes
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Nigeria’s celebratory ‘detty December’ turns sombre amid economic woes

Al Jazeera  

Lagos, Nigeria – Fade Bey’s Decembers are usually packed with activities. “I can’t buy for one person and leave other people standing, and I have also refused to receive gifts from people because I don’t want to feel indebted.” Bey is not the only one abstaining from this year’s “detty December” – a monthlong end-of-year extravaganza popular in Nigeria and …

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King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats
55 years ago

King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats

CNN  

CNN — Over the last decade, Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, bringing African music into the Western mainstream. “I won’t be mad if you call me an Afrobeats artist, but it’s only because it has become the yardstick for all Africans making global music,” Ghanaian singer King Promise told CNN’s Larry Madowo. It’s really about my direction.” Video Ad …

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Raye and LL Cool J look all partied out as they leave Manchester after MTV EMAs - where the British singer was named Best UK & Ireland artist
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Raye and LL Cool J look all partied out as they leave Manchester after MTV EMAs - where the British singer was named Best UK & Ireland artist

Daily Mail  

Raye and LL Cool J seemed to be all partied out as they left Manchester after the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday. Raye and LL Cool J appeared weary as they left Manchester after the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday Also spotted departing the northern city was American rapper and actor LL Cool J, 56, who shielded his …

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Rita Ora pays tearful tribute to Liam Payne at MTV EMAs: He brought so much joy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rita Ora pays tearful tribute to Liam Payne at MTV EMAs: He brought so much joy

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rita Ora has remembered former One Direction singer Liam Payne …

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Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards

Hindustan Times  

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards Nov 10 - Pop megastar Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, picking up four trophies at the Manchester ceremony in England, which included a tribute to late singer Liam Payne. Swift, who had led nominations with seven nods, won best …

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Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Taylor Swift came out on top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight”. Tyla performed her smash hit “Water” for the EMA audience at the Co-op Live, Manchester, flanked by a host of dancers, as well as singing energetic new track …

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A Journey to Selma: BRELAND's New EP Reflects on a Community's Transformation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Journey to Selma: BRELAND's New EP Reflects on a Community's Transformation

Associated Press  

BRELAND's new EP, 'Project 2024,' is a deeply personal and introspective release that takes him back to his roots in Selma, Alabama. The album explores themes of resilience, community, and the importance of finding his purpose in a world that has often forgotten him. Through collaborations with The War & Treaty and other artists, BRELAND creates a powerful and evocative …

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Obama insists he curates his own playlists as he praises Charli XCX
4 months ago

Obama insists he curates his own playlists as he praises Charli XCX

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking on the I’ve Had It podcast, Obama doubled …

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‘It feels so much like home’: 6 L.A. parties that’ll take you to another part of the world
4 months, 1 week ago

‘It feels so much like home’: 6 L.A. parties that’ll take you to another part of the world

LA Times  

As the Latin trap anthem “ Singamo ” rings over the speakers at the Echo in Echo Park, more than 50 people sing along and twerk onstage. Dina Ben-Nissan and Courtney Hollinquest take turns spinning tracks by artists from around the globe while images of flags from countries such as Puerto Rico, Brazil and Mexico rotate on a projection screen …

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Tems remakes R&B in her image with ‘Born in the Wild’: 'I really want to feel it in my chest!'
7 months ago

Tems remakes R&B in her image with ‘Born in the Wild’: 'I really want to feel it in my chest!'

NPR  

Tems remakes R&B in her image with ‘Born in the Wild’: 'I really want to feel it in my chest!' I was like, ‘I'm going to sing.’ She was livid.” Sponsor Message Tems laughs about this conversation now, but in the moment, she remembers feeling so scared and unstable that she burst into tears. Even through that fear, she knew …

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In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music
8 months, 4 weeks ago

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

NPR  

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Pro Zed and Kenny K-Shot paired new beats with ancient songs. PRO ZED: We don't want to have our own music to sound like others, you know? SUMMERS: That's Kenny K-Shot and producer …

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Stonebwoy draws inspiration from Bob Marley at Tuff Gong Studios to unite the Black diaspora
55 years ago

Stonebwoy draws inspiration from Bob Marley at Tuff Gong Studios to unite the Black diaspora

CNN  

CNN — When Ghanaian Afro-dancehall and reggae star Stonebwoy visited Jamaica earlier this year for the Island Music Conference, he made headlines with an impromptu freestyle alongside Shaggy, Sean Paul and Wyclef Jean. Arriving in the capital, Kingston, just a week after the US release of the biopic “Bob Marley: One Love,” the singer linked up with the Reggae legend’s …

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More breakthroughs, less crossover: Afrobeats is here to stay, on its own terms
10 months, 3 weeks ago

More breakthroughs, less crossover: Afrobeats is here to stay, on its own terms

NPR  

More breakthroughs, less crossover: Afrobeats is here to stay, on its own terms Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Earlier this month, the Nigerian superstar Burna Boy made history as the first Afrobeats act to perform during the prime time, televised ceremony of the Grammy Awards. Sponsor …

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The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
11 months, 1 week ago

The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — From an electrifying and colorful musical performance at the FIFA World Cup to a new Grammy Awards category, African music genres and talents are reaching audiences and dance floors across the globe in a breakthrough for an industry that has long endured structural challenges. A new Grammy — best African music performance — will be awarded Sunday, …

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The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
11 months, 1 week ago

The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new Grammy — best African music performance — …

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US rapper Kendrick Lamar dazzles as he shares South Africa stage with local artists
1 year ago

US rapper Kendrick Lamar dazzles as he shares South Africa stage with local artists

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar has drawn raves in South Africa as a headliner at a music festival there over the weekend. Lamar told the crowd at the Hey Neighbor festival that his 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly was inspired by his first visit to South Africa. “It was 2014 when I first came to …

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Chris Brown's new album 11:11 hailed as ‘his most creative and cohesive album’ by his fans all over social media
1 year, 1 month ago

Chris Brown's new album 11:11 hailed as ‘his most creative and cohesive album’ by his fans all over social media

Hindustan Times  

It seems 11:11 is really working for Chris, huh? American R&B singer Chris Brown released his new album 11:11, which the singer released a day early on November 10, 2023, at midnight. Chris first teased the creation of new music via Instagram on June 17, 2023, where he wrote: “If yall thought I wasn't going to release a single for …

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Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative
1 year, 2 months ago

Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, a new initiative to establish an international touring circuit on the continent of Africa launching with a concert in Kigali, Rwanda on Dec. 6. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said Lamar’s show at the BK Arena will be financed with a mix of philanthropic donations and …

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2023 Billboard Music Award Winners
1 year, 2 months ago

2023 Billboard Music Award Winners

Daily Mail  

Top Afrobeats Artist Burna Boy - WINNER Libianca Rema Tems Wizkid Top Dance/Electronic Artist Beyoncé - WINNER Calvin Harris David Guetta Drake Tiësto Top Christian Artist Brandon Lake Elevation Worship for KING & COUNTRY Lauren Daigle - WINNER Phil Wickham Top Gospel Artist CeCe Winans Elevation Worship Kanye West - WINNER Kirk Franklin Maverick City Music Top Billboard 200 Album …

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The Afrobeats star on a mission to raise the profile of African art
55 years ago

The Afrobeats star on a mission to raise the profile of African art

CNN  

London CNN — It was a painting in the lobby of a Benin hotel last year that changed the way Afrobeats star Mr Eazi thought about art. And I realized that visual arts could really represent the emotions in songs.” The encounter kickstarted a desire in Mr Eazi to take listeners “beyond music,” and create a “multi-sensory experience” for his …

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How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that’s changing Afrobeats as we know it
1 year, 3 months ago

How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that’s changing Afrobeats as we know it

CNN  

CNN — Nigerian singer and songwriter Asake is creating a new Afrobeats sound that is deeply African and completely global. The singer sat down for an interview with Larry Madowo, host of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, following Asake’s Afro Nation performance in Miami earlier this summer. Asake: For me, I think it’s the spirit, and for people that are coming …

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How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that’s changing Afrobeats as we know it
1 year, 3 months ago

How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that’s changing Afrobeats as we know it

CNN  

CNN — Nigerian singer and songwriter Asake is creating a new Afrobeats sound that is deeply African and completely global. The singer sat down for an interview with Larry Madowo, host of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, following Asake’s Afro Nation performance in Miami earlier this summer. Asake: For me, I think it’s the spirit, and for people that are coming …

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Selena Gomez trends on Twitter with almost half a million tweets. Here's why she was the highlight of 2023 VMAs
1 year, 3 months ago

Selena Gomez trends on Twitter with almost half a million tweets. Here's why she was the highlight of 2023 VMAs

Hindustan Times  

Selena Gomez made a rare red carpet appearance at Tuesday night's MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey, US – and the singer-actor looked stunning while doing it. Selena Gomez trends on Twitter Attending the VMAs this year were pop culture’s most popular faces including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Shakira, and more. Selena reacting to Chris Brown's nomination Some …

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Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez's video of cheering for each other at MTV Video Music Awards goes viral, netizens react
1 year, 3 months ago

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez's video of cheering for each other at MTV Video Music Awards goes viral, netizens react

Firstpost  

Selena Gomez won the Best Afrobeats Video for Calm Down. A user on social media shared the video and also its reaction At the recently held MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, who happen to be the best of friends, could be seen having a gala time and cheering for each other. A user on social media …

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