The 2026 BET Awards took over the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 28, and African music had five of its biggest names in the building. Tems, Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tyla all earned nominations at one of Black…
Wizkid Names New Album SEXY, Hosts Pre-Release Party in Paris
The era has a name, and the energy is already unmatched. Wizkid has officially confirmed that his highly anticipated seventh studio album will be titled SEXY, sending fans across the…
Big Wiz has done it again. Wizkid has officially become the first African artist in history to surpass 11 billion total Spotify streams across all credited appearances. AfrobeatsGlobal is here to break down why this is one of the most important milestones…
Tyla is not slowing down for anyone. At the 52nd American Music Awards held on 25 May 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the South African superstar walked away with two awards in one night. She won Best…
African Artists Nominated for 2026 BET Awards: Tems, Tyla, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake
Yo, Afrobeats fans, we need to talk because the 2026 BET Awards nominations just dropped and they are already starting a war online. In this blog, you…
The Global Leaderboard: Ranking the Most Demanded African Artists This Year
The most demanded African artists this year are proving that our music is no longer just a "category"; it is the mainstream. Whether it is selling out stadiums in Paris…
Are you looking to completely refresh your playlist with the absolute hottest sounds coming out of Africa right now? The sheer volume of incredible music dropping every single day can make it tough to keep track of the true standouts. Luckily we…
Discover the top 10 African artists with the highest capacity shows, from Wizkid and Burna Boy’s 80K sellouts to Tems’ rising dominance.
From Wizkid’s Made in Lagos to Burna Boy’s dominant run, check out the best-selling Nigerian albums in the UK that have defined the Afrobeats era.
Before a song officially lands on Spotify or Apple Music, fans have already danced to it, argued over it, created edits with it, and sometimes even memorized the lyrics. In today’s music industry, especially in Afrobeats, artists no longer just release songs.…