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The latest from Afrobeats — fresh headlines pulled straight from the scene's leading music outlets: NotJustOk, The Native, Afrocritik, BellaNaija Music. Updated continuously.
22 Oct 2026 · NotJustOk
Nigerian rapper A-Q attacked in Ghana
Nigerian rapper A-Q has sent Nigeria into a frenzy with his latest revelation on how he was attacked by a group of masked men in Ghana. The post Nigerian rapper A-Q attacked in…
Read on NotJustOk→21 Oct 2026 · The Native
Orch Is Centering Heritage And Spirit
From his stagecraft to his sound, Orch has crafted a brand that is amplified by those who truly see themselves in the art. The post Orch Is Centering Heritage And Spirit appeared…
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22 Oct 2026 · BellaNaija Music
Cardi B Makes Her Tiny Desk Debut With “Bodak Yellow,” “Be Careful” & More | Watch
Cardi B makes her debut on NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert, delivering a live performance of hit songs including "Bodak Yellow", "Be Careful", and "I Like It". The post Cardi B…
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21 Oct 2026 · NotJustOk
Phyno announces title, featured artists and release date of new album
Phyno has announced the title, release date of his new album as well as the featured artists fans can look forward to on the project. The post Phyno announces title, featured…
Read on NotJustOk→17 Oct 2026 · The Native
How Matt B Found His Way Home
Bristling with conviction after his 2025 Grammy win, Matt B set out to make his most ambitious project yet: on ‘ALKEBULAN III.’ The post How Matt B Found His Way Home appeared…
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21 Oct 2026 · BellaNaija Music
Olamide Wants Us to Party on “Burukutu” | Watch Video
Olamide releases his new single "Burukutu" with a TG Omori-directed music video and announces his 13th studio album, Time & Space, arriving on 16 November 2026. The post Olamide…
Read on BellaNaija Music→20 Oct 2026 · NotJustOk
Olamide confirms release date and title of new album
Olamide in an official announcement has confirmed the release date as well as the title of his new and highly anticipated album. The post Olamide confirms release date and title…
Read on NotJustOk→16 Oct 2026 · The Native
Interview: Fireboy DML Is Reintroducing Himself On ‘ZUKO!’
Seven years after "Jealous," Fireboy DML is making a reintroduction that pulls from some of the continent’s foremost Dance variants. The post Interview: Fireboy DML Is…
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19 Oct 2026 · BellaNaija Music
Ayra Starr Is Taking Her Starrgirl World Tour to Europe and North America in 2027
Ayra Starr has officially announced her 2027 Starrgirl World Tour across Europe, the UK, and North America following her historic NFL halftime performance in London and the…
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20 Oct 2026 · NotJustOk
Fireboy DML reveals why new album, 'Zuko' had few guest artists
Fireboy DML in his latest interview session on X, has opened up on why his new album, Zuko had a very few number of features on the project. The post Fireboy DML reveals why new…
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Cruel Santino Helms A Gritty Three-Way Affair On “Big Drop”
Featuring Zaylevelten and OctobersRich, the track brings ‘K.O.T.B – The Bomberman Chronicles’ closer. The post Cruel Santino Helms A Gritty Three-Way Affair On “Big Drop” appeared…
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19 Oct 2026 · BellaNaija Music
5 New Music Videos You Need to Watch This Week: Victony, Tyla, Phyno & More
This week’s music picks include Victony’s “SLICK (Remix)” featuring Don Toliver and Summer Walker, Tyla’s “That Girl”, Anendlessocean’s “Promises”, Phyno’s “Beautiful” and Ayra…
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