MUSIC

Federal Government Deregulates Airtime Credit Market, Opens Sector to More Competition The Federal Government has approved the deregulation of Nigeria’s airtime credit market, ending a long-standing arrangement that allowed a single foreign technology company to dominate airtime and data borrowing services across major telecommunications networks. The move is expected to open the sector to more operators, including Nigerian fintech companies, while promoting competition, inno

FIFA and YouTube Strike Landmark Partnership Ahead of 2026 World Cup FIFA’s newly announced partnership with YouTube has sparked excitement among football fans worldwide, with many initially believing the video-sharing giant had secured global rights to broadcast every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, while the agreement significantly expands YouTube’s role in the tournament, it does not grant the platform worldwide rights to stream all 2026 World Cup fixtures. Inst

Qing Madi vs JTon Music: Everything We Know About the Ongoing Legal Dispute Nigerian Afrobeats star Qing Madi and her former record label, JTon Music, are currently embroiled in a highly publicized legal dispute that has sparked intense debate across the music industry and social media. As of early June 2026, much of the controversy remains unresolved, with both parties presenting conflicting accounts of the situation. Below is a summary of the publicly reported facts surroun

Full List of 2026 BET Awards Nominations as Wizkid and Asake Make History The full nomination list for the highly anticipated 2026 BET Awards has been unveiled, with Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Asake making history ahead of the ceremony. The Afrobeats superstars earned a groundbreaking nomination in the Best Group category, marking a significant moment for African music on the global stage. Their inclusion in a category traditionally dominated by established groups and du

Dave Announces Historic First-Ever Nigerian Concerts in Lagos British-Nigerian rap superstar Dave is set to make history this October as he headlines his first-ever performances in Nigeria, bringing his globally acclaimed The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour to a spectacular close in Lagos. The award-winning rapper, songwriter, and producer will perform on October 16 and 17, 2026, at the newly revitalized Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly the National Th

Apple Music May Be Preparing New Subscription Tiers Ahead of WWDC 2026 Apple Music could be on the verge of introducing new subscription options, including a potential free or lower-cost plan with limited features, following the discovery of intriguing code references in the latest beta version of the Apple Music Android app. The findings, uncovered by tech analyst Aaron Perris and first reported by 9to5Mac, have sparked speculation that Apple may be considering a significant

FIFA Unveils Official 2026 World Cup Album Featuring Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, Ayra Starr and Global Superstars FIFA has officially unveiled the complete tracklist for the highly anticipated Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, set for release on Friday, June 5, 2026. The 18-track project brings together some of the biggest names in global music, showcasing an impressive blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, Latin music, pop, K-pop, dancehall, and international sounds. The album is bein

Niniola Announces Death of Husband in Emotional Social Media Posts Nigerian afro-house star Niniola Apata has shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika, through a series of emotional posts on social media. The Grammy-nominated singer revealed the loss in the early hours of Wednesday via her Instagram Story, where she posted a number of messages expressing her grief and heartbreak. In one post, Niniola wrote, “God took him,” before following it