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New Music Friday: July 3, 2026 Roundup

3 July 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

Today’s New Music Friday delivered a solid mix of solo projects, collaborations, and fresh singles across Afrobeats and beyond. Here are the main highlights: Major Projects & EPs Tekno –…

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Wizkid Teases Collaboration with Jorja Smith

2 July 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

Wizkid has teased an upcoming collaboration with British singer Jorja Smith. The development follows recent sightings of the two artists in Paris, where they shared preview visuals on social media…

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News:- Davido Announces First Solo Single of 2026 “I Know Who I Be”

23 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

Davido has announced his first solo single of 2026 titled “I Know Who I Be”. The track is scheduled for release on Friday, June 26, 2026. It features production from…

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The Queen Who Opened the Gate: Salawa Abeni, Female Pioneering in Nigerian Music, and the Foundations Contemporary Stars Still Stand Upon

19 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

Salawa Abeni Alidu was born on May 5, 1961, in Epe, Lagos State. Her roots trace to Ijebu Waterside in Ogun State, the ancestral home of her Ijebu Yoruba lineage.…

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News:- 18th Headies to Hold in Toronto, Lagos to Host Watch Party

16 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

The Headies, Nigeria’s flagship music awards, will hold its 18th edition in Toronto, Canada, organisers confirmed on Monday. The announcement was made during “The Big Announcement” event at Eko Hotels…

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News:- Headies Awards Set for Major Announcement Today

15 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

The Headies, Nigeria’s flagship music awards, will make a major announcement today, Monday, June 15, 2026. Industry sources indicate that the announcement is expected to cover details regarding the date,…

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The Independence Shift in Nigerian Music & The Global Parallel

11 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

The Nigerian music industry is undergoing a clear structural change. A growing number of artists are opting for distribution-only deals and artist-owned imprints instead of traditional long-term major label contracts.…

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Historical Spotlight: Festac ’77 and Global Icon Intersections

11 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

One of the most significant events in Nigerian music history was the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture, known as Festac ’77, held in Lagos from…

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News:- Blaqbonez & Asake’s “CHANEL” Holds No. 1 Spot on TurnTable Charts

8 June 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

Blaqbonez and Asake’s collaborative single “CHANEL” has held the No. 1 position on this week’s Official Nigeria Top 100 chart published by TurnTable Charts. The track, released in late May,…

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Tiwa Savage Teases New Single “Energy” Featuring Wande Coal and Mavo

26 May 2026 Enoch Okumagbe

Tiwa Savage has announced her upcoming single titled “Energy”, featuring Wande Coal and Mavo via an animated visual teaser and another preview video showing her dancing to the track. The…

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