Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nigerian singer-songwriters Ayra Starr (R) and Rema (L) are among the stars who have helped drive the global popularity of ...

The Nigerian music industry has always been a story of regional dominance. For decades, the South, particularly Lagos, has been the undisputed center of commercial music success. Artists like Wizkid, ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of veteran gospel singer and evangelist, Toun Soetan, who died on March 13, 2026, at the age of 73.Known for her ...

These songs remind you of love lost, opportunities missed, friendships broken, and life’s heavier moments. Still, every once in a while, an artist drops a song that cuts through the noise and goes ...

Nigerian music is deep. In fact, it is some of the deepest music that I have listened. But you are too simple to understand. You Nigerians are funny people. You pretend to be who you are not. You ...

The 2025 Grammy Awards were a defining moment for Nigerian music, as Tems made history by winning her second Grammy. This achievement not only celebrated her extraordinary talent but also highlighted ...

Three global music distribution companies accounted for 68% of Nigeria's total streaming volume in 2025, highlighting the role of foreign firms in the country's music market. Empire, Sony Music and ...

Research firm Creator Economy IQ has published its latest report: an analysis of 3.77bn Spotify streams in Nigeria last year.

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UK-based Nigerian-British concert pianist Rebeca Omordia, is repositioning African classical music for the global audiences through the African Concert Series at Wigmore Hall in London. She provides ...

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has selected 100 young talents for a specialised training under the newly unveiled Tiwa Savage Music ...