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  • A-Q reports attack by masked men in Accra

    A-Q reports attack by masked men in Accra

    Nigerian rapper A-Q has reported being attacked by a group of masked men in East Legon, Accra, Ghana, on October 17.

    In a statement shared on X, the rapper said the incident occurred at around 10 p.m. while he was out for a walk. According to A-Q, about ten masked men on five motorcycles surrounded him, with some swinging machetes at him.

    “The riders tried to box me into a corner while the men on the back swung machetes at me. My elbow took a blow that was meant for my head,” he wrote.

    A-Q said he managed to escape and was picked up by a passer-by who took him to Lister Hospital at Airport Hills Boulevard. He added that he was taken into surgery, where his injuries were treated.

    “The attack has been reported to the Ghana Police Service and is being investigated. I am now in a safe place while the police work to establish who was behind it and why,” he said.

    The rapper thanked the stranger who helped him reach the hospital, as well as the doctors and nurses who treated him. He also reassured fans about his condition, saying, “I am well by God’s grace.”

    A-Q urged the public not to speculate about who was responsible for the attack or direct anger at anyone, asking anyone with relevant information to share it with the police.

  • Tyla reflects on her rise to pop stardom in Instagram Story

    Tyla reflects on her rise to pop stardom in Instagram Story

    South African singer Tyla has reflected on her career and experiences in her 20s in a post shared on her Instagram Story, listing milestones she hopes to tell her future children about.

    “Me telling my kids one day that when I was in my 20s, I became a pop star,” she wrote, before listing experiences that included leaving Africa, travelling the world, winning two awards, performing at the World Cup and wearing Victoria’s Secret Angel wings.

    She also referenced the global popularity of her song “Water,” the Bacardi dance trend associated with her music, and taking over a theme park. She ended the post with the message: “Do whatever will make 80 year old you smirk.”

    Tyla at the 2024 Met Gala in a Balmain “Sand” dress

    Tyla also reposted a fan’s reel of her singing, which carried the caption, “Tyla can’t sing my 🍑ass.”

    Tyla performed at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

    The repost came alongside her reflection on the milestones she has reached since breaking into the international music scene.

    Tyla won the Best African Music Performance Grammy for “Water” in 2024

    Tyla rose to wider international recognition with “Water” in 2023. The song earned her the first Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024.

  • Lojay visits Paystack offices after shout-out in “Money Lingo”

    Lojay visits Paystack offices after shout-out in “Money Lingo”

    Lojay has visited the Paystack offices following a shout-out to the Nigerian payments company in his song “Money Lingo.”

    The visit comes after Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade acknowledged the reference in the song. After hearing the lyric, “Shey you get Paystack login, make I press you one or two!”, Akinlade shared the song on his Instagram Story with the caption, “Haha did i just hear Paystack.”

    Lojay later shared footage from his visit to the Paystack office on social media, following the exchange with Akinlade.

    The singer has also shared a video of himself singing “Money Lingo” with Folashade Adeleke. The pair have previously sparked dating rumours and have shared moments together on social media.

    Lojay previously said the song was inspired by his father, sharing a video of his father singing along to “Money Lingo” and writing, “Na my papa be this.”

    “Money Lingo” was released in September 2026 and includes references to money, banking and financial transactions.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • 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.

  • SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA has defended Tyla after the South African singer was body-shamed over her appearance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

    SZA commented on an Instagram post discussing the criticism, writing, “This can’t be real. She’s absurdly beautiful. Stop this shit once and for all!”

    Ghanaian artist Moliy had also spoken about the criticism, questioning the expectations placed on women’s appearances.

    “So yall bully women to look perfect, shame them when they enhance they’re bodies, and the cycle continues, they grow older they’re still criticized for aging, at what point is a woman supposed to feel confident in their skin,” she wrote.

    Moliy also described body-shaming as inconsistent with the belief that people are made in God’s image, writing, “It’s not of God to shame those who are made in Gods image.”

    Tyla attended the 2026 VMAs in a snakeskin bra, matching pencil skirt, choker and heels. She also served as a presenter at the ceremony.