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  • The Diffidati release new single “DASPO”

    The Diffidati release new single “DASPO”

    Italian electronic trio The Diffidati have released “DASPO,” their debut single, combining house and tech house with football terrace chants and lyrics influenced by Roman dialect.

    Formed in Rome in 2024 by LASCO, DJ AGENT47 and PANENKA, the group takes its name from the Italian stadium ban known as a DASPO. The song reinterprets the restriction as a metaphor for exclusion and barriers, using football culture to explore resistance to rules and expectations.

    The track combines dance rhythms with group chants and a lyrical approach that draws on irony and observations of everyday life. The group uses stadium culture as a reference point for collective identity and defiance, without aligning the project with specific political affiliations.

    The accompanying music video was filmed among the ruins of a Roman villa, combining football imagery with an underground visual style. The Diffidati produce their music independently, with further releases planned for 2026 and 2027.

    “DASPO” is available on streaming platforms.

  • loveoleglove releases new single “Through the Glass (Violin)”

    loveoleglove releases new single “Through the Glass (Violin)”

    loveoleglove has released “Through the Glass (Violin),” an electronic track that explores emotional distance and the difference between perceived comfort and direct experience.

    The song uses the image of winter sunlight passing through a window to examine how barriers can change the way people experience warmth and connection. Its lyrics extend the metaphor to smartphone screens and the distance they can create between people, questioning what may be lost when digital communication replaces face-to-face interaction.

    The production combines electronic rhythms with violin, which serves as the track’s emotional centre. While the electronic pulse represents control and restraint, the violin expresses the feelings that struggle to emerge from behind those barriers.

    “Through the Glass (Violin)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • 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.

  • Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “What Will Become of Me”

    Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “What Will Become of Me”

    Singer and songwriter Eylsia Nicolas has released “What Will Become of Me,” a song that takes on new meaning following a recent medical emergency that has left her uncertain about whether she will sing again.

    In a statement accompanying the release, Nicolas said she was rushed for medical treatment on Monday night after losing a significant amount of blood. She also disclosed that her respiratory system had not fully recovered from COVID-19, which she said damaged her lungs and vocal cords.

    Nicolas, whose birth name is Lisa Pamintuan, said she had used sound restoration technology, sampling and artificial intelligence to help rebuild her voice. She is also the inventor of patents in 3D spatial audio and restoration technology. The singer said she has unreleased songs and a Christmas track awaiting release, but is unsure whether she wants AI to carry her voice forward if she can no longer sing.

    Before returning to music, Nicolas pursued several careers, including professional tennis, business and education. She said her experiences across these fields have shaped her musical work, which she describes as a fusion sound.

    “What Will Become of Me” is available on streaming platforms.

  • 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.

  • Summer Walker and Don Toliver join Victony on upcoming “SLICK” remix

    Summer Walker and Don Toliver join Victony on upcoming “SLICK” remix

    American R&B singer Summer Walker and rapper Don Toliver are set to feature on the remix of Nigerian singer Victony’s song “SLICK,” scheduled for release at midnight on Friday.

    Walker previously shared her cover of “SLICK” on her Instagram Story, adding her vocals to the song. The cover came days after Lauryn Hill was spotted enjoying the track during a soundcheck with live band The Compozers. Walker’s cover was subsequently taken down from Instagram over copyright.

    “SLICK” peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart, where it spent 11 weeks as of the September 26, 2026 chart.

    The song also reached No. 1 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart, holding the position for 13 consecutive weeks, according to the Official Charts Company.

    The remix brings Walker’s earlier interpretation of the song into an official collaboration and adds Don Toliver to the track. The original “SLICK” appears on Victony’s album STARLIFE.

  • Fireboy DML hosts “ZUKO!” listening party on Lagos Live game

    Fireboy DML hosts “ZUKO!” listening party on Lagos Live game

    Fireboy DML is hosting a virtual listening party for his album“ZUKO!” on the Lagos Live game, where players must solve a puzzle to win a ticket to the event at a virtual version of the singer’s mansion.

    Fireboy DML hosts a virtual listening party on the Lagos Live game

    “ZUKO!” is scheduled for release at midnight on Friday, October 16.

    Fireboy DML “ZUKO!” cover art

    The activation brings music promotion into the gaming environment, allowing players to engage with a release through an in-game challenge rather than a traditional listening party. Davido also has a presence in the game, with his house featured as the “OBO Mansion.”

    Artists can also pay ₦50,000 to have their songs played in the game, offering another option for music promotion through interactive digital spaces.

    Fireboy DML “ZUKO!” track list

    The feature reflects how Nigerian artists and music platforms are exploring gaming as another way to connect music with audiences beyond streaming services and social media.

  • Not From Here: Meet Kliffie the Martian

    Not From Here: Meet Kliffie the Martian

    In rap culture, being called a “Martian” is one of the highest compliments an artist can get. It means your style, flow or lyricism is so unique and experimental that it feels out of this world.

    That is Kliffie.

    He makes Afrotrap: the hard pulse of trap meeting the rhythm and soul of African music. In an industry ruled by Afrobeats, that’s already a statement, and Kliffie isn’t apologising for it.

    So… WHO IS KLIFFIE THE MARTIAN?
    We find out October 20th, 2026 🛸

    The Martian has landed.

  • HBO submits Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” documentary for 2027 Grammy consideration

    HBO submits Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” documentary for 2027 Grammy consideration

    HBO has submitted Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos for consideration in the Best Music Film category at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

    Directed and produced by Karam Gill, the documentary follows Wizkid as he prepares for his performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The film explores his career, the international growth of Afrobeats and how his music challenges perceptions of Nigeria and African identity.

    The documentary premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival before debuting on HBO and its streaming platform on December 11, 2025. It features contributions from people including Femi Kuti, Wizkid’s manager Jada Pollock, broadcaster Julie Adenuga and music executive Seni Saraki.

    Wizkid holds his daughter Morayo at the premiere of “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” during the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.

    The submission is for consideration and does not guarantee a nomination. The 2027 Grammy nominees are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony on February 7, 2027.

  • Omah Lay submits “CLARITY OF MIND” for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Omah Lay submits “CLARITY OF MIND” for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Nigerian singer Omah Lay has submitted his second studio album, CLARITY OF MIND, for consideration in the Best Global Music Album category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. His songs “I AM” and “DON’T LOVE ME” have also been submitted in separate categories.

    Omah Lay’s “For Your Consideration” banner for the 2027 Grammys

    According to the submissions list, CLARITY OF MIND is entered for Best Global Music Album, “I AM” for Best African Music Performance, and “DON’T LOVE ME” for Best Music Video.

    Released on April 3, 2026, CLARITY OF MIND contains 12 tracks, including “HOLY GHOST,” “WAIST,” “CANADA BREEZE” and “AMEN.” The album followed Omah Lay’s 2022 debut, Boy Alone, and was released through KeyQaad and Warner Records.

    The submissions are for consideration and do not guarantee nominations. The Recording Academy is scheduled to announce the 2027 Grammy nominees on November 16, with the awards ceremony set for February 7, 2027.