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  • Grammy-winning producer Slikk Muzik names newborn daughter Ayra Starr

    Grammy-winning producer Slikk Muzik names newborn daughter Ayra Starr

    American Grammy-winning producer Slikk Muzik has welcomed a baby girl and named her Ayra Starr.

    The producer shared photos of his newborn daughter on Instagram Stories, writing “Ayra Starr Offord 09.21.26. Daddy love you 4L” alongside the first picture.

    In another post, the baby is seen wearing a white wool onesie with “Ayra” written in pink across the front, paired with a pink headband featuring a large bow.

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr reposted Slikk Muzik’s posts on her Instagram Story.

    The baby was born on September 21, 2026.

  • Davido and  Dangote unveil the Dangote billboard in Times Square, New York

    Davido and  Dangote unveil the Dangote billboard in Times Square, New York

    Davido joined Aliko Dangote and members of his family in New York for the unveiling of a Dangote Petroleum Refinery billboard in Times Square.

    The digital billboard carries the message “Made in Nigeria. Built for the World” alongside images of the refinery. Dangote was pictured at the Times Square display with his daughters Fatima Aliko-Dangote and Mariya Aliko-Dangote, as well as other members of the company’s leadership team.

    Fatima and Mariya are both Group Executive Directors at Dangote Industries Limited, overseeing commercial operations across different areas of the business. Davido was also photographed with Dangote, Fatima and Mariya during the New York appearance.

    The Times Square unveiling comes days after Rema shared screenshots of a video call with Dangote on his Instagram Story. The post came as Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering opened in Nigeria on September 14, with 4.1 billion ordinary shares offered at ₦525 each.

    The refinery’s public offer is scheduled to close on October 13.

  • Central Cee walks the runway for Burberry during London Fashion Week

    Central Cee walks the runway for Burberry during London Fashion Week

    Central Cee walked the runway for Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2027 show during London Fashion Week on September 21. photographed the rapper presenting a look during the show at Chelsea College of Arts.

    The Burberry presentation, led by creative director Daniel Lee, closed the official London Fashion Week schedule. The show featured new prints by British textile artist Celia Birtwell, with David Bowie’s music used for the runway soundtrack.

    Central Cee was joined on the guest list by Tems, Jorja Smith, Skepta, Gemma Chan, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jason Statham, Jonathan Bailey, Jodie Turner-Smith, Fiona Shaw, Romeo Beckham and Kim Turnbull, among others.

    Tems attended the show after appearing at H&M’s presentation earlier in London Fashion Week and the SKIMS flagship opening. She was photographed arriving at Burberry on September 21.

  • Tems attends Burberry show during London Fashion Week

    Tems attends Burberry show during London Fashion Week

    Tems attended Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2027 show during London Fashion Week on September 21.

    The Nigerian singer wore black trousers with a matching black crop top and a white wool long coat for the show.

    She was among a number of high-profile guests at the Burberry presentation, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham, Gemma Chan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Romeo Beckham and Kim Turnbull, Jodie Turner-Smith, Iris Law, and Stephen Graham with his wife Hannah.

    The appearance comes during Tems’ run of London Fashion Week events. She previously attended H&M’s show on September 17 and was pictured at the opening of SKIMS’ first international flagship in London.

    Burberry’s SS27 presentation closed the official London Fashion Week schedule, which ran from September 17 to 21.

  • MatGrooves releases new instrumental “Loving Mood”

    MatGrooves releases new instrumental “Loving Mood”

    Independent artist, bassist and producer MatGrooves has released “Loving Mood,” an instrumental track combining Afro-grooves with melodic hip-hop.

    The track draws on bass-led rhythms and organic textures, reflecting MatGrooves’ approach to instrumental production.

    “Loving Mood” is available on streaming platforms.

  • ALEXATOR releases new instrumental “Through the Fire”

    ALEXATOR releases new instrumental “Through the Fire”

    ALEXATOR has released “Through the Fire,” an instrumental track combining electronic rock, trance and electric guitar.

    The track is built around electronic production and guitar-led sections, with a high-energy arrangement that moves between rock and trance influences.

    ALEXATOR is an electronic music project with a numbered catalogue of releases, with each track forming part of an ongoing series.

    “Through the Fire” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Jazah releases new single “Sundress” featuring Reid Mitch

    Jazah releases new single “Sundress” featuring Reid Mitch

    Jazah has released a new single, “Sundress,” featuring Reid Mitch.

    The track sits between Afro House and dance music, combining a melodic electronic arrangement with soulful vocals and a relaxed feel.

    “Sundress” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Le U and Akim Beats enlist Amaeya, Juno,  others for “Breakout Tape”

    Le U and Akim Beats enlist Amaeya, Juno, others for “Breakout Tape”

    French artist Le U and producer Akim Beats have released Breakout Tape, a six-track project featuring collaborations with six African artists, including Nigerian artists Amaeya and Juno.

    Le U handled the project’s artistic direction and features on each track, while Akim Beats produced, recorded, mixed and mastered the six songs. The project brings together artists from different parts of Africa, including the Maghreb, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

    “Pour Juice” features Juno, while Amaeya appears on “Will You.” The two Nigerian artists are among the six featured across the project, creating a France–Nigeria connection within the wider African collaboration.

    Breakout Tape follows Le U’s previous projects O.M.N and O.M.N PT. The creators intend for the series to continue with a second volume focused on artists from the United States, planned for 2027.

    Akim Beats, who has a background in R&B, said his interest in Afro-influenced music developed during the 2010s, particularly through its instrumentation, chord progressions and melodic vocal writing. His role on Breakout Tape covers the production and technical work across the project.

    available on streaming platforms.

    Breakout Tape is available on streaming platforms.

  • ENRYA releases debut single “J’suis indécise”

    ENRYA releases debut single “J’suis indécise”

    ENRYA, a virtual music project created by Cyrille Burlet, has released her debut single, “J’suis indécise.”

    The track combines Soul and R&B with Zouk and Afro-Caribbean influences. Its lyrics explore uncertainty within a relationship, focusing on attraction, desire and hesitation.

    ENRYA is presented as a virtual artist, with Burlet directing the project. He wrote the song’s lyrics, while artificial intelligence is incorporated into its production and vocal performance.

    “J’suis indécise” is the first release from the project, which combines human songwriting with generative technology as part of its musical and visual development.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Samarky releases new single “Wazi Wazi”

    Samarky releases new single “Wazi Wazi”

    Samarky has released a new Afro House single, “Wazi Wazi.”

    The track explores friendship, memories and the way music can bring people back to shared moments. Its production combines an Afro House rhythm with a warm, melodic feel.

    “Wazi Wazi” is available on streaming platforms.