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  • Afrobeats Artists Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for the 2026 Grammys

    Afrobeats Artists Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for the 2026 Grammys

    The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced today and as expected, some of Afrobeats biggest names are in the running for the music industry’s biggest awards

    Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness is up for the Best Global Music Award along with Youssou N’Dour’s World and The Eclairer le monde : Light the Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) album by Shakti

    While the nominees for Best African Music Performance include Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr and Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo

    While African music icon Angélique Kidjo leads the nominations for Global Music Performance 

    The 2026 Grammy Awards will place Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

  • Swedish Band Silvertwins of Funk Collaborates with Swedish Grammy Winner Jenny Silver on New Single “I’m Your Girl”

    Swedish Band Silvertwins of Funk Collaborates with Swedish Grammy Winner Jenny Silver on New Single “I’m Your Girl”

    SilverTwins Of Funk,  a funk collective and Jenny Silver have released a groovy and sexy new single “I’m Your Girl”

    It’s the third collaboration between two Swedish musical powerhouses. 

    Silvertwins of Funk whose singles have appeared on on R&B charts in countries such as Switzerland, Italy, France, Brazil, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, consists of Fronkpac, Jenny Silver & Matt the guitarman (Fredrik Jan & Mattias Adolfsson, Stonefunkers, Funkmachines, Done Guntan).

    While Jenny Silver who’s been described as a cross between Dua Lipa and Dawn Silva, shot into national limelight at 17. She’s been awarded the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards (Known as the Grammis)

    The blonde bombshell has also performed at the biggest TV shows in in the country and was once voted Sweden’s sexiest woman. 

    Listen to “I’m Your Girl” by Silvertwins of Funk and Jenny Silver

    Follow Silvertwins of Funk on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, Deezer and X

  • Nigerian Singer Drela Collaborates with Grammy Nominated Ghanaian Artist Stonebwoy on Afrobeats Single “Dem Dead”

    Nigerian Singer Drela Collaborates with Grammy Nominated Ghanaian Artist Stonebwoy on Afrobeats Single “Dem Dead”

    “Dem Dead” is a bold, high-energy anthem that brings together rising Nigerian artist DRELA and Ghanaian Grammy nominee and BET Awards winner STONEBWOY in a powerful West African-Caribbean collaboration. 

    “DEM DEAD” is a fusion of Afrobeats, Dancehall, and street-hop energy — a sonic showdown that’s as raw as it is infectious. With Drela’s fiery delivery and Stonebwoy’s commanding presence.

    Built on a foundation of rhythmic percussion, punchy melodies, and urgent lyrical delivery, the track bridges Afrobeats and Dancehall with an edge that speaks to both street resilience and celebration. The title “Dem Dead” is an expression from West African Pidgin, loosely translating to “They’re finished” or “They’re done for.” 

    In the context of the track, it’s a confident declaration of dominance and survival in a chaotic world. 

    Listen to “Dem Dead” by Drela and Stonebwoy

    Follow Drela on Instagram, Facebook and X

  • Grammy Winner Angelique Kidjo to Receive A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Alongside Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Others 

    Grammy Winner Angelique Kidjo to Receive A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Alongside Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Others 

    Beninese singer and five-time Grammy award winner, Angélique Kidjo, will become the first African artist in history to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Kidjo,64, was one of recipients announced during a conference by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles, unveiling the Class of 2026 honourees.

    A total of 34 global entertainment figures including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Deepika Padukone, and Lea Salonga will be honoured at this year’s ceremony.

    Other honourees on the 2026 list include Emily Blunt who’s set to reprise her role in the sequel to the beloved classic The Devil Wears Prada, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Rami Malek and Josh Groban.

  • Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Feature Sir Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Stromae on ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Album

    Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Feature Sir Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Stromae on ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Album

    Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy has shared the track list for his new album No Sign of Weakness which come out on Friday 11th of July.

    The 16-track project will feature British music legend Sir Mick Jagger of 1960s band, Rolling Stones, Shaboozey, Belgina rapper Stromae and rapper Travis Scott who collaborated with Burna on “Ta Ta Ta” an already released single from the album.

    No Sign of Weakness will be Burna Boy’s eight studio album.