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Burna Boy at his grandfather Benson Idonije's 90th birthday celebration in Lagos.

Burna Boy Pays Emotional Tribute to Grandfather at 90th Birthday

Burna Boy just showed the world where his roots really lie. The Grammy-winning African Giant paid the most heartfelt Burna Boy grandfather tribute at Pa Benson Idonije's 90th birthday celebration in Lagos, and the room was not ready for how emotional it…

Zerry DL Afrobeats singer discussing marriage expectations.

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Zerry DL on Marriage: My Wife Must Know How to Cook

Zerry DL just gave the internet something to argue about. The rising Afrobeats star has opened up about his Zerry DL marriage expectations, and his number one requirement has people talking. According to the singer, his future wife absolutely must know how…

Shatta Wale: Why He Chooses Ghana Over International Shows

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Shatta Wale: Why He Chooses Ghana Over International Shows

Shatta Wale just dropped a truth, and the Afrobeats world is talking about it. The Ghanaian dancehall king says he has no interest in chasing international shows the way Burna Boy and Davido do. In fact, he claims he makes more money…

Ladipoe Nigerian rapper Mavin Records on Afrobeats Intelligence

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Ladipoe on Rap Beef, What Changed in Afrobeats, and New Album Plans

Ladipoe is one of the most thoughtful rappers in the Afrobeats space, and he has a lot to say right now. In a wide-ranging conversation with the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the Mavin Records rapper opened up about the state of the…

a collage of some Afrobeats musicians' love life

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by Boluwatife June 11, 2026

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30 Underrated Afrobeats Love Songs for Your 2026 Wedding Playlist

If your wedding DJ plays Calm Down and calls it a day, you deserve better. The Afrobeats love songs for your wedding playlist go way deeper than the obvious choices. AfrobeatsGlobal went through the full catalogue and pulled out 30…

South African anti-apartheid art and music history.

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by Boluwatife June 11, 2026

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How Art and Music Helped Liberate South Africa From Apartheid

Music has always been political in Africa. However, nowhere is that more true than in South Africa, where songs did not just accompany the struggle against apartheid; they actively advanced it. AfrobeatsGlobal explores this powerful story. Miriam Makeba and the Sound of…

Fatoumata Diawara in hat and beads for Massa album press shot

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by Boluwatife June 10, 2026

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Fatoumata Diawara: How Music Became Her Therapy on New Album Massa

There are artists who make music, and then there are artists for whom music is survival. Fatoumata Diawara belongs firmly in the second category. Her new album Massa is a deeply personal work, and AfrobeatsGlobal sat with her story to…

Shoday talking about having no tattoos and his backup plan if music fails

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by Boluwatife June 7, 2026

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Shoday No Tattoos: Why He Keeps an Office Job Backup Plan

Shoday just said something most artists would never admit out loud, and the internet cannot stop laughing and respecting it at the same time. Fast-rising Nigerian singer Shoday, whose real name is Segun Shodade, has gone viral for the most…

Akon speaking about music industry money and fame

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by Boluwatife June 6, 2026

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Akon Says Most Music Artists Are Broke, they are Just Famous

Akon just said what a lot of people in the industry already know but nobody talks about. This one is sparking serious conversations. Senegalese-American music veteran Akon has gone viral after sharing his raw and honest take on how money really…

Nigerian rapper Ice Prince addressing his APC convention performance controversy in 2026

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by Boluwatife June 3, 2026

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Ice Prince Explains Why He Performed at APC Convention

Ice Prince Finally Addressed the APC Convention Backlash Ice Prince took his time. Then he spoke. The Nigerian rapper addressed the heavy criticism he received after performing at the 2026 APC National Convention in Abuja. AfrobeatsGlobal breaks down what he…