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  • Asake brings out Blaqbonez, BNXN and Darkoo at third O2 Arena show

    Asake brings out Blaqbonez, BNXN and Darkoo at third O2 Arena show

    Asake performed at London’s The O2 Arena on Thursday, October 15, as part of his In God We Trust World Tour, marking his third performance at the venue. The show featured appearances from Blaqbonez, BNXN and Darkoo, while South African DJ duo TXC and BNXN were billed as special guests.

    Asake performed at the 02 Arena for the third time in his career.

    Asake brought out Blaqbonez to perform their collaborations “Chanel” and “Ikebe 3000.” The performance reunited the artists, who became friends while studying at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife. Blaqbonez has previously revealed that Asake helped him with backing vocals during their early years, before either artist achieved mainstream success.

    BNXN joined Asake on stage for “Eja Meja,” spraying money on the singer as they performed together. Darkoo also appeared to perform their collaboration “That Girl.”

    The setlist drew from across Asake’s catalogue, including “Lonely at the Top,” “Oba,” “Sungba,” “Joha,” “Organise,” “Amapiano,” “Palazzo,” “Wave,” “Remember,” “Ototo,” “Why Love,” “Jogodo,” “Ego,” “Rora,” “Worship,” “Amen,” “MCBH,” “Bandman Gangsta,” “Fuji Vibes,” “Skillful,” “Ligali” and “PBUY.”

    The October 15 concert was part of the In God We Trust World Tour, with TXC and BNXN listed as special guests for the London show.

  • Ayra Starr moves London show from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand

    Ayra Starr moves London show from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand

    Ayra Starr has moved her London show on the Starrgirl World Tour from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand.

    The original venue, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, has a capacity of approximately 2,000, while O2 Academy Brixton can accommodate around 4,900 people. The move increases the venue’s capacity by nearly 3,000, following complaints from fans who questioned whether the original location could accommodate demand for the show.

    Before the change, reports indicated that more than 11,000 people were in the presale queue for the London date, prompting fans to call for a larger venue or an additional show.

    The London concert is scheduled for February 2, 2027, as part of the Starrgirl World Tour. Announced on October 12, the tour will begin in Cologne, Germany, on January 20 before continuing across Europe and the UK. The North American leg is scheduled to begin in Houston on March 18.

    The tour supports Ayra Starr’s third studio album, Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026.

  • Ayra Starr announces Starrgirl World Tour across Africa, Europe and North America

    Ayra Starr announces Starrgirl World Tour across Africa, Europe and North America

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has announced the Starrgirl World Tour, with shows planned across Africa, Europe and North America between December 2026 and April 2027. The tour follows the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, which arrived in August 2026 through Mavin Records and Republic Records.

    The announced itinerary begins in Africa in December before moving to Europe in January 2027. The European and UK leg is scheduled to open in Cologne, Germany, on January 20, with further stops listed for Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich, Brussels and London before concluding on February 2.

    Ayra is then scheduled to begin the North American leg on March 18 in Houston, Texas. Other listed cities include Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and San Francisco, where the run is expected to end on April 14.

    Ticketmaster has listed a Brussels date for January 31, 2027, under the tour name “Starr Girl Tour,” with Live Nation Belgium named as promoter.

    The tour extends the Starrgirl era, following an album featuring collaborations with ZAYN, Wizkid, Rema, Leon Thomas, kwn, Danny Ocean and Theodora.

  • Tyla announces Bloody Civilian as special guest on “A*POP” world tour

    Tyla announces Bloody Civilian as special guest on “A*POP” world tour

    Tyla has announced Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian as a special guest on her “A*POP” world tour.

    The tour, which supports Tyla’s second studio album “A*POP,” is scheduled to begin in Paris on October 12, 2026, before continuing through Europe, the UK and North America. The tour was initially announced as a 34-date run, including a Lagos date scheduled for December 22.

    Bloody Civilian is listed alongside South African DJ and producer Royal MusiQ on the supporting lineup for several European and UK dates. Live Nation lists both artists as support acts for the Amsterdam show on October 13, while Ticketmaster’s listings for Tyla’s London shows on October 15 and 16 also include Bloody Civilian and Royal MusiQ.

    The tour is scheduled to include stops in cities including Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, Manchester and Brussels before moving to North America. Tyla’s South African homecoming dates are scheduled for Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9, 2027.

    Tyla had initially included Lagos as a stop on the tour, with a concert scheduled for December 22. The date was later removed from the tour itinerary following backlash and boycott calls from some Nigerians over renewed concerns about xenophobic attacks and the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa. Neither Tyla nor her management publicly explained the removal of the Lagos date.

    Tyla released “A*POP” on July 24, 2026. The 14-track album includes “CHANEL,” “IS IT,” “IS IT LOVE” and “SHE DID IT AGAIN” featuring Zara Larsson.

  • Omah Lay kicks off “CLARITY OF MIND” world tour in Edmonton, Canada

    Omah Lay kicks off “CLARITY OF MIND” world tour in Edmonton, Canada

    Omah Lay kicked off his “CLARITY OF MIND” world tour with a performance at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Canada, on September 25.

    The Nigerian singer performed songs from his sophomore album “CLARITY OF MIND,” including “You,” “I AM,” “Water Spirit” and “Holy Ghost.” The 12-track album was released on April 3, 2026.

    The tour’s opening stop in Edmonton gives added context to the album track “Canada Breeze,” with Omah Lay beginning the tour in the same country referenced in the song.

    It continues with a Canadian stop in Toronto on September 26, followed by Auckland and Brisbane on October 10 and 11, before heading to Muscat on October 30.

    The European leg begins in Istanbul on November 1, followed by Zurich on November 5, Brussels on November 6, Berlin on November 8, Milan on November 10 and London on November 12.

    Omah Lay will then perform in Paris on November 13, Rotterdam on November 14, Vienna on November 17, Prague on November 18, Budapest on November 21, Barcelona on November 22, Stockholm on November 24, Copenhagen on November 27, Lisbon on November 28 and Warsaw on November 30, where the tour concludes.

  • Asake’s Los Angeles show at The Greek Theatre cancelled

    Asake’s Los Angeles show at The Greek Theatre cancelled

    Asake’s scheduled concert at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles has been cancelled.

    The show was set for Sunday, September 6, as part of his “In God We Trust” World Tour, with Eswatini-born DJ and producer Uncle Waffles listed as a special guest.

    Eventim, one of the ticketing platforms for the concert, has confirmed the cancellation and stated that ticket holders will receive refunds to the cards used for payment within five business days.

    No reason for the cancellation has been given at the time of publication.

    The cancellation comes as Asake’s tour continues across North America. His next scheduled date was September 4 at Houston’s Toyota Center, according to the published tour schedule.