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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…

Nigerian singer Niniola, posing in a photo

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Niniola Posts Cryptic Messages Weeks After Husband’s Death

Niniola is speaking, and she is not holding back. Weeks after the devastating loss of her husband, the Nigerian singer has shared a series of cryptic messages online that are leaving fans concerned and deeply reflective. The focus here is on what…

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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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…

Dave and Burna Boy together , Location hits Platinum in Norway

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Dave & Burna Boy: Location Goes Platinum in Norway

The African Giant is racking up plaques again. Burna Boy's collab with British rap heavyweight Dave on the track Location has just been certified platinum in Norway. AfrobeatsGlobal is here to break down exactly why this matters. What…

Tems in official What You Need music video from Love Is A Kingdom album

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Tems Releases Stunning Music Video for ‘What You Need’

Tems never rushes anything, and when she delivers, she delivers. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer has finally dropped the official music video for What You Need, taken from her 2025 project Love Is A Kingdom. AfrobeatsGlobal has watched it twice…

Qing Madi Nigerian singer at 19 years old—JTON KFMD label dispute

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by Boluwatife June 10, 2026

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Qing Madi Label War: Court Ruling, Spotify Takedowns Explained

The music industry keeps showing us it is not always about the music. Qing Madi's ongoing legal battle with former label JTON Music just got messier, and AfrobeatsGlobal is breaking it all down for you. Qing Madi vs JTON:…

Ayra Starr performing at NPR Tiny Desk 2026

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by Boluwatife June 10, 2026

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Ayra Starr Makes NPR Tiny Desk Debut With Unreleased Tornado

Ayra Starr just walked behind the most iconic desk in music and gave us something we were not ready for. She made her NPR Tiny Desk debut and previewed an unreleased track from her upcoming album. AfrobeatsGlobal was watching closely. Ayra…

Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, and Mavo promotional art for the single "Energy"

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by Boluwatife June 10, 2026

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Complete Lyrics to ‘Energy’ by Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Mavo

Interestingly, the chemistry between these three icons is undeniable. Tiwa Savage brings her signature vocal finesse to the record. Meanwhile, Wande Coal adds that unmistakable street-certified rhythm. Furthermore, Mavo bridges the gap with a fresh perspective. As a result, the track feels…