Burna Boy has announced a new studio album and a global tour beginning late 2026 that will span North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and multiple African cities, with the continental leg framed as a rare logistical undertaking.
Confirmed Davido's sixth studio album ORIADE has passed 100 million Spotify streams, becoming the fifth project of his career to hit the milestone as he marks 15 years in music.
Confirmed West African cinema is taking a bigger bow at TIFF 2026: three Nigerian films, including a Lagos-set adaptation of "Mrs Dalloway" starring Sophie Okonedo and David Oyelowo, and a Ghanaian debut about Accra's market porters are screening across four programmes.
Confirmed MTV has removed its Best Afrobeats award after three years with no public explanation, even as Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems both scored nominations in other categories for the September 27 ceremony.
Confirmed Beninese superstar Angélique Kidjo has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing decades of genre-blending music and advocacy that made her one of Africa's most celebrated global artists.
Confirmed The second edition of Afro Plus Fest brought Davido, Tems and Wizkid to a Maryland stadium over Labour Day weekend, drawing a bigger crowd than its 2025 debut and underlining Afrobeats' growing pull in North America.
Afrobeats star Davido won Best International Act as the Liberian Entertainment Awards returned with a "Return to Greatness" ceremony in Washington, D.C. after a five-year hiatus.
Confirmed A video showing a Monrovia mother refusing to keep L$10,000 planted by a prankster went viral across Liberian social media, sparking praise for her honesty — and a surprise happy ending.
Confirmed A five-hour livestream by YouTuber IShowSpeed pulled huge crowds into the streets of Monrovia and put Liberia in front of his 50 million-plus subscribers — cancelled football match and all.