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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.

Music fans, mark your calendars: April 9 is set to be unforgettable. After years of anticipation, Nigerian music icons Olamide and Adekunle Gold are finally coming together for their first-ever official collaboration, a single titled “Formation”.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is set to release his debut EP More To Life on April 9, 2026, blending Afrobeats with personal storytelling.

Did you know DC3 — the 19-year-old Zimbabwean-British rapper from Northampton — just won Best Newcomer at the 2026 MOBO Awards? He started recording freestyles in a bedroom at 14 during lockdown, built an audience of 450,000 Instagram followers almost entirely through self-directed content, hit one million streams on his viral single ‘I Know’, and has done all of it while still in school.

Ayra Starr just became the only female artist in MOBO history to win Best International Act more than once. At the 2026 ceremony — the awards’ 30th anniversary — she defended her title against Cardi B, Gunna, Tyla, Kehlani, and Vybz Kartel, among others.