African music history
Grammys to Honour Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti With Lifetime Achievement Award
- By Joshua Otim
- . January 30, 2026
Nigerian music icon Fela Kuti is receiving Grammy recognition nearly 30 years after his death. As part of the honour, the Recording Academy will present
Wizkid Makes History as First African Artiste to Hit 10 Billion Spotify Streams
- By Joshua Otim
- . January 9, 2026
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first African artiste to cross 10 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement comes from his
Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them’ Tour Becomes Africa’s Highest-Earning Ever
- By Joshua Otim
- . December 30, 2025
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has made history with his “I Told Them” tour, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever by an African artiste. The Afrobeat king
Burna Boy Says Fela Kuti Is the Only African Artiste Better Than Him
- By Joshua Otim
- . October 31, 2025
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has made a bold statement, claiming that legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti is the only African artiste greater than him. The
Tems Makes History as Bestselling Female African Artiste in the US
- By Joshua Otim
- . October 1, 2025
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first female African artiste to have a single sell over 10 million