The sounds of Nigeria, Lagos, Mexico City, London, and L.A. make their way onto the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The stacked track list for the film was announced on Wednesday, revealing the lineup of artists set to join Rihanna and her lead single “Lift Me Up.” Among the …
Read More »Wizkid to Take on Madison Square Garden for the First Time
In November, Afrobeats superstar Wizkid will headline Madison Square Garden for the first time, becoming the second Nigerian artist to ever do so. His turn taking the stage at the famed venue comes roughly a year after his sold-out, three-night run at London’s O2 Arena. Wizkid has kept a busy …
Read More »'The Headies' is a Nigerian Award Show for African Music. Here's Why It's Happening in Atlanta
Drawn to Atlanta as one of the world’s Black music and entertainment capitals, executive producer Ayo Animashaun’s Headies Awards will take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this Sunday, September 4, in front of an anticipated full house of 2,750. Since 2006, the Headies have taken place in …
Read More »Afro Nation Comes to Puerto Rico: Big Dreams, Canceled Sets, and Growing Pains
The energy on the waters of San Juan’s Balneario de Carolina on March 24 was majestic but stormy. Tropical rain and wind buffeted the opening night of Afro Nation Puerto Rico, muddying the festival grounds and sending some festivalgoers ducking for cover while others danced in the mist. But another …
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