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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners added another major accolade to its impressive awards season, winning Best Movie at the 2026 BET Awards. Michael B. Jordan also claimed Best Actor, while Teyana Taylor and Clipse emerged among the night’s biggest winners. Here’s everything that happened and the complete list of winners.

African music continues to claim its place on the world’s biggest stages, and this time, four Nigerian superstars are helping provide the soundtrack to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s biggest event.
Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr have all been selected for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, placing Afrobeats at the heart of a project designed to unite fans across continents through music and sport.

Award-winning rapper, born David Orobosa Omoregie, has announced his first-ever headline concerts in Nigeria, with two performances scheduled for October 16 and 17, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos.

The Ghetto Kids, a dance group from Uganda, are heading to one of the most-watched sporting stages on the planet: the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. And this time, they are not just spectators of global culture. They are part of it.

Tyla’s global takeover just hit another level. The South African singer became the first international artist to win Social Song of the Year at the 2026 AMAs, while also defending her Best Afrobeats Artist title. From Johannesburg to Las Vegas, “Chanel” keeps opening bigger doors for African music.

With the Michael Jackson biopic dominating conversations, we take a step back into the music that made him a global icon. From the unforgettable groove of Billie Jean to the powerful message in Man in the Mirror, these five songs remind us why Michael Jackson remains the King of Pop.

Nigerian superstar Davido has added another global accolade to his name, winning Best International Act at the Liberian Entertainment Awards 2026. The win highlights both his consistency and the continued rise of Afrobeats on the global stage.

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and soul icon Sade Adu have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026, marking a major milestone for African music globally.

Olamide is widely known as a rap icon and label boss, but his songwriting credits tell a deeper story. From Tiwa Savage to Asake, here are 5 hit songs he helped shape behind the scenes.

Davido lit up the Coachella stage with a powerful debut performance packed with his biggest hits, marking a major moment for Afrobeats on the global scene. With Week 2 already confirmed, fans are expecting an even bigger show.