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  • Big Fish Releases New Conscious Single “Nigeria Leaders”

    Big Fish Releases New Conscious Single “Nigeria Leaders”

    Nigerian artist Big Fish has released his latest single, “Nigeria Leaders,” a conscious Afrobeats track that explores themes of leadership, accountability and the everyday struggles faced by Nigerians.

    Blending Afro-inspired rhythms with socially conscious lyricism, the song reflects on issues such as inequality, hardship and the relationship between leaders and the people they serve. Through its message-driven approach, “Nigeria Leaders” aims to spark conversation while resonating with listeners facing similar realities around the world.

    Speaking about the release, Big Fish said: “This is not just music, it’s a message. It’s for every Nigerian who feels unheard and every voice that deserves to be recognized.”

    Known for his slogan, “Voice of the People. Rhythm of the Roots,” Big Fish continues to use his music as a platform to address social issues and tell stories rooted in everyday experiences.

    “Nigeria Leaders” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

  • Tems Performs in Lauryn Hill Tribute at 2026 BET Awards

    Tems Performs in Lauryn Hill Tribute at 2026 BET Awards

    Tems was among the star-studded lineup of artists who paid tribute to legendary singer and rapper Lauryn Hill at the 2026 BET Awards.

    The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer joined SZA, Queen Latifah, Common, Doja Cat, Tierra Whack, Lizzo, Rapsody, Selah Marley and Nas for a medley celebrating Hill’s iconic catalog. Tems and Tierra Whack teamed up to perform the Fugees classic “Fu-Gee-La.”

    Earlier in the night, Tems also performed her hit single “What You Need.” The performance was later ranked by Billboard as the sixth-best non-tribute performance of the evening.

    Tems received three nominations at this year’s BET Awards but did not take home a trophy.

    Full list of winners at the 2026 BET Awards:

    Album of the Year

    AM I THE DRAMA? — Cardi B

    DON’T TAP THE GLASS — Tyler, the Creator

    everything is a lot. — Wale

    HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY — Mariah the Scientist

    WINNER: Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse

    MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas

    The Fall-Off — J. Cole

    The Romantic — Bruno Mars

    Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

    Ari Lennox

    Coco Jones

    Ella Mai

    Jill Scott

    WINNER: Kehlani

    Mariah the Scientist

    Olivia Dean

    SZA

    Tems

    Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

    Brent Faiyaz

    Bruno Mars

    Bryson Tiller

    Chris Brown

    Durand Bernarr

    GIVĒON

    WINNER: Leon Thomas

    October London

    Usher

    Best Female Hip Hop Artist

    WINNER: Cardi B

    Coi Leray

    Doechii

    Doja Cat

    GloRilla

    Latto

    Megan Thee Stallion

    Monaleo

    YK Niece

    Best Male Hip Hop Artist

    A$AP Rocky

    Baby Keem

    BigXthaPlug

    DaBaby

    Don Toliver

    Drake

    J. Cole

    WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

    T.I.

    Best Group

    41

    WINNER: Clipse

    De La Soul

    FLO

    French Montana & Max B

    Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz

    Nas & DJ Premier

    Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

    Wizkid & Asake

    Best Collaboration

    WINNER: “Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar

    “Errtime Remix” — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto

    “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

    “Good Flirts” — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd

    “Is It a Crime” — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis

    “It Depends (The Remix)” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher

    “Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz

    “wgft” — Gunna feat. Burna Boy

    Best New Artist

    Belly Gang Kushington

    DESTIN CONRAD

    JayDon

    kwn

    Miles Minnick

    Monaleo

    WINNER: Olivia Dean

    RAYE

    Trap Dickey

    Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

    “Able” — Kirk Franklin

    “ABLE (REMIX)” — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell

    “All to Thee” — BeBe Winans

    “Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

    “At the Cross” — CeCe Winans

    “Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend

    “Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin

    WINNER: “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

    BET Her

    “Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

    “Be Great” — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty

    “Beautiful People” — Jill Scott

    “First” — Tems

    WINNER: “girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA

    “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

    “Gorgeous” — Doja Cat

    “Lady Lady” — Olivia Dean

    Viewers’ Choice

    WINNER: “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

    “Chains & Whips” — Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar

    “Chanel” — Tyla

    “Folded” — Kehlani

    “I Just Might” — Bruno Mars

    “It Depends” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller

    “Man I Need” — Olivia Dean

    “Outside” — Cardi B

    “Raindance” — Dave & Tems

    “Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz

    Video of the Year

    “100” — Ella Mai

    “Anxiety” — Doechii

    “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

    “Chanel” — Tyla

    “Escape Room (Short Film)” — Teyana Taylor

    WINNER: “Folded” — Kehlani

    “LET ‘EM KNOW” — T.I.

    “luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

    Video Director of the Year

    A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit

    Anderson .Paak

    Benny Boom

    Cactus Jack

    Cardi B & Patientce Foster

    Cole Bennett

    Director X

    Hype Williams

    WINNER: Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

    General Categories

    The Fashion Vanguard Award (New)

    A$AP Rocky

    Bad Bunny

    Beyoncé

    Cardi B

    Colman Domingo

    Doechii

    Rihanna

    WINNER: Teyana Taylor

    Zendaya

    The Pulse Award (New)

    85 South Show

    Baby, This Is Keke Palmer

    Charlamagne Tha God

    Don Lemon

    WINNER: Druski

    It Is What It Is

    Joe and Jada

    On the Radar

    R&B Money Podcast

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    Film & TV Categories

    Best Movie

    Highest 2 Lowest

    Him

    Number One on the Call Sheet

    One Battle After Another

    Relationship Goals

    Ruth & Boaz

    WINNER: Sinners

    Wicked: For Good

    Best Actress

    Angela Bassett

    Ayo Edebiri

    Chase Infiniti

    Coco Jones

    Cynthia Erivo

    Keke Palmer

    Quinta Brunson

    Regina Hall

    WINNER: Teyana Taylor

    Best Actor

    Aaron Pierre

    Aldis Hodge

    Anthony Mackie

    Colman Domingo

    Damson Idris

    Delroy Lindo

    Denzel Washington

    WINNER: Michael B. Jordan

    Sterling K. Brown

    YoungStars Award

    Daria Johns

    Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth

    Heiress Harris

    WINNER: Jazzy’s World TV

    Lela Hoffmeister

    North West

    Thaddeus J. Mixson

    VanVan

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    Sports Categories

    Sportswoman of the Year Award

    WINNER: A’ja Wilson — Basketball

    Angel Reese — Basketball

    Claressa Shields — Boxing

    Coco Gauff — Tennis

    Flau’jae Johnson — Basketball

    Gabby Thomas — Track & Field

    Jordan Chiles — Gymnastics

    Naomi Osaka — Tennis

    Sha’Carri Richardson — Track & Field

    Sportsman of the Year Award

    Aaron Judge — Baseball

    Anthony Edwards — Basketball

    Caleb Williams — Football

    WINNER: Jalen Brunson — Basketball

    Jalen Hurts — Football

    LeBron James — Basketball

    Shedeur Sanders — Football

    Stephen Curry — Basketball

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    Most Wins

    Clipse, 3

    Teyana Taylor, 3

    Kehlani, 2

    Kendrick Lamar, 2

    Jalen Brunson, 1

    Cardi B, 1

    Olivia Dean, 1

    Doechii feat. SZA, 1

    Druski, 1

    Jazzy’s World TV, 1

    Michael B. Jordan, 1

    Leon Thomas, 1

    Lecrae, Killer Mike and T.I., 1

    Mariah the Scientist, 1

    Sinners, 1

    A’ja Wilson, 1

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    Most Nominations Without a Win

    Doja Cat, 4

    Latto, 4

    A$AP Rocky, 3

    Bruno Mars, 3

    Bryson Tiller, 3

    Chris Brown, 3

    Jill Scott, 3

    Metro Boomin, 3

    Tasha Cobbs Leonard, 3

    Tems, 3

    YK Niece, 3

  • Efosa Big-Joe releases Afrobeats single “Aje”

    Efosa Big-Joe releases Afrobeats single “Aje”

    Efosa Big-Joe has released a new single titled “Aje”.

    The track is described as a blend of Afrobeats and Afro-pop, combining rhythmic production with melodic hooks and contemporary African influences.

    “Aje” centers on themes of ambition, self-belief, and perseverance. The song reflects the pursuit of success while encouraging listeners to remain determined in the face of challenges.

    Efosa Big-Joe is a Nigerian artist whose music focuses on contemporary African sounds and motivational themes.

    “Aje” by Efosa Big-Joe is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Bony CDM releases freestyle track “VPN Freestyle”

    Bony CDM releases freestyle track “VPN Freestyle”

    Bony CDM has released a new single titled “VPN Freestyle”. 

    The track is described as a freestyle record built around contemporary hip-hop and electronic-influenced production. It features layered instrumentation and a rhythm-focused structure typical of freestyle releases.

    “VPN Freestyle” reflects a performance-led approach, with emphasis on flow, delivery, and improvisational structure rather than a conventional song format.

    Bony CDM is an artist working across multiple genres, incorporating elements of electronic music, hip-hop, and experimental production. His work focuses on layered sound design and genre-blending approaches within contemporary music.

    VPN Freestyle” Bony CDM is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • ABBOY releases Afrobeats single “Hunter” featuring Ofour2

    ABBOY releases Afrobeats single “Hunter” featuring Ofour2

    Nigerian artist ABBOY has released a new single titled “Hunter”, featuring Ofour2.

    The track is described as an Afro-fusion record influenced by Afrobeats rhythms, energetic melodies, and contemporary African production. It combines upbeat instrumentation with motivational songwriting.

    “Hunter” centers on themes of ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of success. The song focuses on staying committed to personal goals while navigating challenges and setbacks.

    ABBOY is an emerging artist working within Afro-fusion and contemporary African music styles.

    Hunter” by ABBOY is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • KJ06 releases melodic single “LET GO”

    KJ06 releases melodic single “LET GO”

    KJ06 has released a new single titled “LET GO”.

    The track is described as a melodic, emotionally driven record built around smooth vocals and laid-back production. It combines contemporary influences with a focus on narrative songwriting.

    “LET GO” centers on themes of attraction, connection, and living in the moment. The song tells the story of a young man encouraging a romantic interest to set aside worries and enjoy a shared night out.

    Released on May 22, 2026, the single highlights KJ06’s developing sound and focus on personal, relatable storytelling.

    “LET GO” by KJ06 is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • MERVANE releases German hip-hop, Afrobeats and dancehall debut single “Fantasie”

    MERVANE releases German hip-hop, Afrobeats and dancehall debut single “Fantasie”

    MERVANE has released his debut single titled “Fantasie”.

    The track is described as a fusion of German-language hip-hop, Afrobeats, and dancehall influences, built around melodic hooks and contemporary production. The song combines rhythmic global elements with a pop-oriented structure.

    “Fantasie” centers on themes of escapism, imagination, and nightlife, capturing moments associated with summer evenings, daydreaming, and music-driven relaxation.

    As his first official release, the single introduces MERVANE as an emerging artist working across multiple global influences, blending modern pop and hip-hop with international sounds.

    “Fantasie”  MERVANE by is available on streaming platforms.

  • Nasty Guerrero sends prayers to Venezuela earthquake victims on new single “I PRAY FOR US”

    Nasty Guerrero sends prayers to Venezuela earthquake victims on new single “I PRAY FOR US”

    Nasty Guerrero has released a new single titled “I PRAY FOR US”.

    The track is described as a fusion of modern Afrobeats, Venezuelan Onda Nueva, and traditional instrumentation, including harp, cuatro, and maracas. It is supported by heavy, industrial-style percussion and presented as a visual sound release.

    “I PRAY FOR US” centers on themes of unity, resilience, and solidarity following recent earthquakes in Venezuela that affected regions including Caracas and Vargas. The song is positioned as a response to the disaster, focusing on collective support and emotional endurance.

    The release combines contemporary electronic production with elements of Venezuelan folk instrumentation to reflect both cultural identity and modern sound design.

    Nasty Guerrero is a digital artist whose work blends music and visual expression across multiple genres.

    “I PRAY FOR US” by Nasty Guerrero is available on streaming platforms.

  • Bravo K releases bilingual Amapiano debut single “Thula Baby”

    Bravo K releases bilingual Amapiano debut single “Thula Baby”

    Bravo K has released his debut single titled “Thula Baby”.

    The track is described as a fusion of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and dance influences, combining log drum-driven production with soft percussion, piano-led basslines, and melodic vocals. The song is performed in both English and Zulu.

    “Thula Baby” centers on themes of intimacy and emotional presence, drawing from the Zulu word “thula”, meaning “hush” or “be still.” The record focuses on slowing down and being present in a shared moment between two people.

    Bravo K, the stage name of K Moloi, is a Johannesburg-based independent artist and founder of Valid Dream Records. The single marks his official debut release and the first project from his label.

    In a statement, Bravo K said the song was created as an intimate dance record, adding that it reflects “a genuine connection without the flash and flair of marketing.”

    “Thula Baby” by Bravo K is available on streaming platforms.

  • Mclef releases Afrobeats single “Follow You Go See”

    Mclef releases Afrobeats single “Follow You Go See”

    Mclef has released a new single titled “Follow You Go See”.

    The track appears on the artist’s Hands In The Air project and is described as an Afrosounds record built on rhythmic percussion, melodic flow, and contemporary Nigerian street-pop influences. The production sits within Mclef’s broader catalog of dance-driven releases.

    “Follow You Go See” explores themes of love and emotional attachment, focusing on the feeling of choosing one person above others and committing to a romantic connection despite external distractions.

    Mclef is a Nigerian singer , dancer, and songwriter from Rivers State. He has been active in music since 2022 and is known for songs such as “Kom Kom,” “Hands In The Air,” and “Psycho.”

    “Follow you go See” by Mclef is available on digital streaming platforms.

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