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  • Olamide responds to backlash over Wizkid ranking

    Olamide responds to backlash over Wizkid ranking

    Rapper Olamide has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comment ranking Wizkid as the top Afrobeats act after Fela Kuti.

    The Nation reports that the uproar began after Olamide made the remark during a press briefing in Toronto, Canada.

    The rapper acknowledged differing opinions, saying the industry is wide enough for every artist to thrive.

    Olamide emphasised that music lovers can support their preferred artists without diminishing others’ work.

    He wrote: “Honestly, this whole lengthy 3-way conversation is pretty much whatever. You can’t diminish anyone’s greatness, whether they’re A-list, B-list, or anything else. Feel free to believe what you want or support whoever you choose – there’s plenty of room in the sky for everyone”.

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    He noted that top artists like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid are unfazed by opinions, focusing on their craft instead.

    “However, one thing to remember is that Burna, David, and Wiz aren’t narrow-minded enough to get offended by someone else’s opinion or perspective. That’s part of why they’ve reached where they are today,” Olamide wrote, urging fans to respect differing views.

  • Wizkid greatest afrobeats artist after Fela – Olamide

    Wizkid greatest afrobeats artist after Fela – Olamide

    Rapper Olamide has declared Wizkid the greatest Afrobeats artiste of this generation, after Fela Kuti.

    Speaking at York University, Toronto, Olamide praised Wizkid’s contributions to the genre, citing their collaborations on hits like “Street OT” and “Kana” since 2011.

    He said: “I’ve had the privilege of working with Wizkid, we’ve made so many songs together. You know say after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever.”

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    Olamide stated that Wizkid has consistently pushed Afrobeats to the global stage, earning him the top spot after Fela Kuti.

    His comments drew loud cheers from students and quickly went viral online, reigniting debates on who leads Afrobeats.

    While some fans praised Olamide’s honesty, others disagreed.

  • Wizkid celebrates son’s debut EP success

    Wizkid celebrates son’s debut EP success

    Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has expressed overwhelming pride in his 14-year-old son, Boluwatife, whose debut EP, Champion Arrival, skyrocketed to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums just hours after its release.

    The young artist, supported by his mother, Sola Ogudu, and his manager, shared studio footage ahead of the release.

    The project dropped on November 11 and is now available across all streaming platforms.

    The five-track project has since charted in 16 countries and landed at No. 71 on the UK Apple Music Top Albums, marking Boluwatife as the youngest African act to top Nigeria’s Apple Music Albums chart.

    Speaking courtside at a New York Knicks game, Wizkid couldn’t hide his joy, “We love it, man. He’s my kid, you know,” he said.

    The Grammy winner’s heartfelt reaction has further fuelled excitement around the rising star’s breakthrough.

  • Wizkid’s son Tife releases debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’

    Wizkid’s son Tife releases debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’

    Tife Balogun, the 14-year-old son of global Afrobeats star Wizkid, has officially entered the music scene with his debut EP, “Champion’s Arrival.”

    The five-track project is now available on all major streaming platforms, marking a significant milestone in the young artist’s career.

    Tife, whose stage name is Champz, recently teased his debut single on social media, sparking excitement across the music scene.

    Read Also: Wizkid’s son Boluwatife teases debut single

    The short clip showcased his confident rap verse and maturity beyond his years, with fans and critics alike praising his flow and delivery.

    One of the standout lines from the teaser, “Shout-out to the OGs in the game, but it’s time to pass on the baton,” has drawn attention for its bold message.

    With the release of “Champion’s Arrival,” Tife Balogun is poised to follow in his father’s footsteps and make a name for himself in the music world.

  • FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, others nominated for 2026 Grammy awards

    FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, others nominated for 2026 Grammy awards

    The 2026 Grammy Awards have announced their nominations, showcasing a diverse range of talented artists.

    Kendrick Lamar tops the list with nine nominations, followed closely by Lady Gaga with seven.

    The ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

    African artists have made a significant impact, with Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid all receiving nominations.

    Burna Boy leads the African contingent with two nominations: Best African Music Performance for “Love” and Best Global Music Album for “No Sign of Weakness.”

    Other notable nominations include Sabrina Carpenter’s second consecutive Album of the Year nod for “Man’s Best Friend” and Lady Gaga’s fifth Album of the Year nod for “MAYHEM.”

    The Best New Artist category features emerging stars like KATSEYE, Olivia Dean, and Addison Rae.

    The 2026 Grammys also introduce two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

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    See the full list of nominees below:

    Album of the Year

    Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Justin Bieber – Swag
    Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
    Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
    Lady Gaga – Mayhem
    Kendrick Lamar – GNX
    Leon Thomas – Mutt
    Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia

    Record of the Year

    Bad Bunny – “DtMF”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Kendrick Lamar with SZA – “Luther”
    Chappell Roan – “The Subway”
    Rosé and Bruno Mars – “APT.”

    Song of the Year

    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Rosé and Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
    Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) – “Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters)
    Kendrick Lamar with SZA – “Luther”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”

    Best African Music Performance

    Burna Boy – “Love”
    Davido Featuring Omah Lay – “With You”
    Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – “Hope & Love”
    Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid – “Gimme Dat”
    Tyla – “Push 2 Start”

    Best Global Music Performance

    Bad Bunny – “EoO”
    Ciro Hurtado – “Cantando en el Camino”
    Angélique Kidjo – “Jerusalema”
    Yeisy Rojas – “Inmigrante Y Que?”
    Shakti – “Shrini’s Dream” (Live)
    Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar – “Daybreak”

    Best New Artist

    Olivia Dean
    KATSEYE
    The Marias
    Addison Rae
    Sombr
    Leon Thomas
    Alex Warren
    Lola Young

    Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

    Amy Allen
    Edgar Barrera
    Jessie Jo Dillon
    Tobias Jesso Jr.
    Laura Veltz

    Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

    Dan Auerbach
    Cirkut
    Dijon
    Blake Mills
    Sounwave

    Best Pop Solo Performance

    Justin Bieber – “Daisies”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    Lady Gaga – “Disease”
    Chappell Roan – “The Subway”
    Lola Young – “Messy”

    Best Pop Vocal Album

    Justin Bieber – Swag
    Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
    Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
    Lady Gaga – Mayhem
    Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)

    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

    Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – “Defying Gravity”
    Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) – “Golden”
    KATSEYE – “Gabriela”
    Rosé and Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    SZA with Kendrick Lamar – “30 for 30”

    Best Dance Pop Recording

    Selena Gomez & benny blanco – “Bluest Flame”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Zara Larsson – “Midnight Sun”
    Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching”
    PinkPantheress – “Illegal”

    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

    Laila Biali – Wintersongs
    Jennifer Hudson – The Gift Of Love
    Elton John & Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels?
    Lady Gaga – Harlequin
    Laufey – A Matter Of Time
    Barbra Streisand – The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2

    Best Dance Electronic Album

    FKA twigs – Eusexua
    Fred again.. – Ten Days
    PinkPantheress – Fancy That
    Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale / Exhale
    Skrillex – Fuck U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3

    Best Dance/Electronic Recording

    Disclosure & Anderson .Paak – “No Cap”
    Fred again.., Skepta, & PlaqueBoyMax – “Victory Lap”
    Kaytranada – “Space Invader”
    Skrillex – “Voltage”
    Tame Impala – “End of Summer”

    Best Rock Album

    Deftones – Private Music
    Haim – I Quit
    Linkin Park – From Zero
    Turnstile – Never Enough
    Yungblud – Idols

    Best Rock Song

    Nine Inch Nails – “As Alive As You Need Me To Be”
    Sleep Token – “Caramel
    Hayley Williams – “Glum”
    Turnstile – “Never Enough”
    Yungblud – “Zombie”

    Best Metal Performance

    Dream Theater – “Night Terror”
    Ghost – “Lachryma”
    Sleep Token – “Emergence”
    Spiritbox – “Soft Spine”
    Turnstile – “Birds”

    Best Rock Performance

    Amyl and The Sniffers – “U Should Not Be Doing That”
    Linkin Park – “The Emptiness Machine”
    Turnstile – “Never Enough”
    Hayley Williams – “Mirtazapine”
    Yungblud featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman, II – “Changes” (Live From Villa Park, Back To The Beginning)

    Best Alternative Music Performance

    Bon Iver – “Everything Is Peaceful Love”
    The Cure – “Alone”
    Turnstile – “Seein’ Stars”
    Wet Leg – “Mangetout”
    Hayley Williams – “Parachute”

    Best Alternative Music Album

    Bon Iver – SABLE, fABLE
    The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
    Tyler, The Creator – Don’t Tap the Glass
    Wet Leg – Moisturizer
    Hayley Williams – Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party

    Best R&B Album

    Givēon – Beloved
    Coco Jones – Why Not More?
    Ledisi – The Crown
    Teyana Taylor – Escape Room
    Leon Thomas – Mutt

    Best R&B Song

    Kehlani – “Folded”
    Summer Walker – “Heart Of A Woman”
    Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller – “It Depends”
    Durand Bernarr – “Overqualified”
    Leon Thomas – “Yes It Is”

    Best R&B Performance

    Justin Bieber – “Yukon”
    Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller – “It Depends”
    Kehlani – “Folded”
    Leon Thomas – “Mutt” (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)
    Summer Walker – “Heart Of A Woman”

    Best Traditional R&B Performance

    Durand Bernarr – “Here We Are”
    Lalah Hathaway – “Uptown”
    Ledisi – “Love You Too”
    SZA – “Crybaby”
    Leon Thomas – “Vibes Don’t Lie”

    Best Progressive R&B Album

    Durand Bernarr – Bloom
    Bilal – Adjust Brightness
    Destin Conrad – Love on Digital
    Flo – Access All Areas
    Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon – Come As You Are

    Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

    Queen Sheba – A Hurricane in Heels: healed people don’t act like that (partially recorded live @City Winery & other places)
    Marc Marcel – Black Shaman
    Omari Hardwick & Anthony Hamilton – Pages
    Saul Williams, Carlos Niño & Friends – Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends At Treepeople
    Mad Skillz – Words For Days Vol. 1

    Best Rap Album

    Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
    GloRilla – Glorious
    JID – God Does Like Ugly
    Kendrick Lamar – GNX
    Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia

    Best Rap Song

    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Clipse featuring John Legend and Voices of Fire – “The Birds Don’t Sing”
    Tyler, The Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne – “Sticky”
    GloRilla – “TGIF”
    Kendrick Lamar featuring Lefty Gunplay – “TV Off”

    Best Melodic Rap Performance

    Fridayy featuring Meek Mill – “Proud Of Me”
    JID featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack – “Wholeheartedly”
    Kendrick Lamar with SZA – “Luther”
    Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon featuring Rapsody – “WeMaj”
    PartyNextDoor and Drake – “Somebody Loves Me”

    Best Rap Performance

    Cardi B – “Outside”
    Clipse featuring Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams – “Chains & Whips”
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Kendrick Lamar featuring Lefty Gunplay – “TV Off”
    Tyler, The Creator featuring Teezo Touchdown – “Darling, I”

    Best Música Urbana Album

    Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    J Balvin – Mixteip
    Feid – Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado
    Nicki Nicole – Naiki
    Trueno – Eub Deluxe
    Yandel – Sinfónico (En Vivo)

    Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

    Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – Mala Mía
    Grupo Frontera – Y Lo Que Viene
    Paola Jara – Sin Rodeos
    Carín León – Palabra De To’s (Seca)
    Bobby Pulido and Friends Una Tuya Y Una Mía – Por La Puerta Grande (En Vivo)

    Best Latin Pop Album

    Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra
    Andrés Cepeda – Bogotá (Deluxe)
    Karol G – Tropicoqueta
    Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
    Alejandro Sanz – ¿Y ahora qué?

    Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

    Aterciopelados – Genes Rebeldes
    Astropical – Astropical
    Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso – Papota
    Los Wizzards – Algorhythm
    Fito Paez – Novela

    Best Tropical Latin Album

    Rubén Blades, Roberto Delgado & Orquesta – Fotografías
    Gloria Estefan – Raíces
    Grupo Niche – Clásicos 1.0
    Alain Pérez – Bingo
    Gilberto Santa Rosa – Debut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. 2

    Best Traditional Country Album

    Charley Crockett – Dollar A Day
    Lukas Nelson – American Romance
    Willie Nelson – Oh What A Beautiful World
    Margo Price – Hard Headed Woman
    Zach Top – Ain’t In It For My Health

    Best Contemporary Country Album

    Kelsea Ballerini – Patterns
    Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunter
    Eric Church – Evangeline Vs. The Machine
    Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
    Miranda Lambert – Postcards From Texas

    Best Country Solo Performance

    Tyler Childers – “Nose On The Grindstone”
    Shaboozey – “Good News”
    Chris Stapleton – “Bad As I Used To Be”
    Zach Top – “I Never Lie”
    Lainey Wilson – “Somewhere Over Laredo”

    Best Country Duo/Group Performance

    Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton – “A Song To Sing”
    Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson – “Trailblazer”
    Margo Price and Tyler Childers – “Love Me Like You Used To Do”
    Shaboozey and Jelly Roll – “Amen”
    George Strait and Chris Stapleton – “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame”

    Best Country Song

    Tyler Childers – “Bitin’ List”
    Shaboozey – “Good News”
    Zach Top – “I Never Lie”
    Lainey Wilson – “Somewhere Over Laredo”
    Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton – “A Song To Sing”

    Best American Roots Performance

    Jon Batiste featuring Randy Newman – “Lonely Avenue”
    I’m With Her – “Ancient Light”
    Jason Isbell – “Crimson And Clay”
    Alison Krauss and Union Station – “Richmond On The James”
    Mavis Staples – “Beautiful Strangers”

    Best Americana Performance

    Sierra Hull – “Boom”
    Maggie Rose & Grace Potter – “Poison In My Well”
    Mavis Staples – “Godspeed”
    Molly Tuttle – “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark”
    Jesse Welles – “Horses”

    Best American Roots Song

    I’m With Her – “Ancient Light”
    Jon Batiste – “Big Money”
    Jason Isbell – “Foxes In The Snow”
    Jesse Welles – “Middle”
    Sierra Hull – “Spitfire”

    Best Americana Album

    Jon Batiste – Big Money
    Larkin Poe – Bloom
    Willie Nelson – Last Leaf On The Tree
    Molly Tuttle – So Long Little Miss Sunshine
    Jesse Welles – Middle

    Best Bluegrass Album

    Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter – Carter & Cleveland
    Sierra Hull – A Tip Toe High Wire
    Alison Krauss & Union Station – Arcadia
    The Steeldrivers – Outrun
    Billy Strings – Highway Prayers

    Best Traditional Blues Album

    Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done With The Blues
    Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ – Room On The Porch
    Maria Muldaur – One Hour Mama: The Blues Of Victoria Spivey
    Charlie Musselwhite – Look Out Highway
    Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush – Young Fashioned Ways

    Best Contemporary Blues Album

    Joe Bonamassa – Breakthrough
    Samantha Fish – Paper Doll
    Eric Gales – A Tribute To LJK
    Robert Randolph – Preacher Kids
    Southern Avenue – Family

    Best Folk Album

    Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson – What Did The Blackbird Say To The Crow
    Patty Griffin – Crown Of Roses
    I’m With Her – Wild And Clear And Blue
    Jason Isbell – Foxes In The Snow
    Jesse Welles – Under The Powerlines (April 24 – September 24)

    Best Gospel Performance/Song

    Kirk Franklin – “Do It Again”
    Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend – “Church”
    Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts – “Still” (Live)
    Pastor Mike Jr – “Amen”
    Cece Winans featuring Shirley Caesar – “Come Jesus Come”

    Best Global Music Album

    Siddhant Bhatia – Sounds Of Kumbha
    Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness
    Youssou N’Dour – Eclairer le monde – Light the World
    Shakti – Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)
    Anoushka Shankar Featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar – Chapter III: We Return To Light
    Caetano Veloso And Maria Bethânia – Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo

    Best Musical Theater Album

    Buena Vista Social Club
    Death Becomes Her
    Gypsy
    Just In Time
    Maybe Happy Ending

    Best Reggae Album

    Lila Iké – Treasure Self Love
    Vybz Kartel – Heart & Soul
    Keznamdi – Blxxd & Fyah
    Mortimer – From Within
    Jesse Royal – No Place Like Home

    Best Comedy Album

    Bill Burr – Drop Dead Years
    Sarah Silverman – PostMortem
    Ali Wong – Single Lady
    Jamie Foxx – What Had Happened Was…
    Nate Bargatze –Your Friend, Nate Bargatze

    Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

    Kathy Garver – Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story
    Trevor Noah – Into The Uncut Grass
    Ketanji Brown Jackson – Lovely One: A Memoir
    Dalai Lama – Meditations: The Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama
    Fab Morvan – You Know It’s True: The Real Story Of Milli Vanilli

    Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media

    Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
    Various Artists – F1® The Album
    Various Artists – KPop Demon Hunters
    Various Artists – Sinners
    Various Artists – Wicked

    Best Song Written For Visual Media

    Nine Inch Nails – “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” (from Tron: Ares)
    Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) – “Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters)
    Miles Caton – “I Lied to You” (from Sinners)
    Elton John and Brandi Carlile – “Never Too Late” (from Elton John: Never Too Late)
    Jayme Lawson – “Pale, Pale Moon” (from Sinners)
    Rod Wave – “Sinners” (from Sinners)

    Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)

    John Powell – How to Train Your Dragon
    Theodore Shapiro – Severance: Season 2
    Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
    John Powell & Stephen Schwartz – Wicked
    Kris Bowers – The Wild Robot

    Best Music Video

    Sade – “Young Lion”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    Clipse – “So Be It”
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    OK Go – “Love”

    Best Music Film

    Devo – Devo
    Raye – Live at the Royal Albert Hall
    Diane Warren – Relentless
    John Williams – Music by John Williams
    Pharrell Williams – Piece by Piece

    Best Album Cover

    Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia (Shaun Llewellyn & Luis “Panch” Perez)
    Djo – The Crux (William Wesley II)
    Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos (Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio)
    Perfume Genius – Glory (Cody Critcheloe & Andrew J.S.)
    Wet Leg – Moisturizer (Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand, Henry Holmes, Matt de Jong, Jamie-James Medina, Joshua Mobaraki & Rhian Teasdale)

  • Wizkid’s son Boluwatife teases debut single

    Wizkid’s son Boluwatife teases debut single

    Boluwatife Balogun, the teenage son of music sensation Wizkid, has sparked online reactions after releasing a snippet of what appears to be a debut single.  

    The 14-year-old artist has been teasing fans with snippets of his upcoming single, which promises to showcase his budding talent.

    In an Instagram post, Boluwatife shared a video of himself hard at work in the studio, sparking widespread speculation about his debut release.

    Read Also: Wizkid declares self number one’ amid top three debate

    The video, captioned “Champion’s Arrival,” has generated significant attention on social media with over 168,000 likes and more than 15,000 comments at the time of reporting.

    Boluwatife’s foray into music comes as no surprise, given his father’s illustrious career.

    Wizkid, a multiple award-winning artiste, has been a dominant force in the Nigerian music scene for over a decade.

    The upcoming single is expected to mark a significant milestone in Boluwatife’s musical journey.

  • Wizkid declares self number one’ amid top three debate

    Wizkid declares self number one’ amid top three debate

    Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has declared himself the number one artist.

    The singer posted a photo of a whiteboard on his Instagram story with the words, “Type sht. Big Wiz. Number 1.”*

    The post comes amid the ongoing social media comparisons among fans of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, who are often referred to as Nigeria’s “Top 3.”

    Wizkid’s message is being viewed by many as his way of asserting dominance in the long-running debate that labels Davido as 001 and Burna Boy as 002.

    The post has since generated buzz online, with fans of the three Afrobeats stars exchanging views over who truly deserves the number one spot.

  • Wizkid, Asake, Tyla to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

    Wizkid, Asake, Tyla to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

    Global Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, alongside South African sensation Tyla, have been unveiled as headliners for the Afro Nation Portugal 2026 festival.

    The three-day music spectacle will run from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha in the Algarve, Portugal.

    The star-studded lineup also includes Nigerian acts Olamide, Young Jonn, Darkoo, and American rapper Gunna, who joins as a special guest.

    Read Also: ‘Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy troublesome’ – Olamide

    Organizers announced the lineup following the huge success of the 2025 edition, which reinforced Afro Nation Portugal’s reputation as one of the world’s top summer destinations for African music lovers.

    With Wizkid, Asake, Tyla, and Gunna leading the stage, the 2026 festival is set to deliver another electrifying celebration of African music on a global platform.

  • Wizkid collaboration would elevate my status – TikToker Peller

    Wizkid collaboration would elevate my status – TikToker Peller

    TikTok sensation Peller has expressed his desire to meet Afrobeats singer Wizkid, stating that it would be a significant milestone in his life.

    During a stream with Davido, Peller mentioned that his collaboration with the prominent musician didn’t count as a “real” stream since it was held on TikTok.

    Peller emphasised that meeting Wizkid would elevate his status, saying, “If I meet Wizkid like this, I swear to almighty God, I don big for life.”

    He also mentioned that his audience pushed him to stream on YouTube, but he believes his original streaming platform is TikTok.

    “Guys you know say that streaming wey me and Davido do no be streaming o. The original streaming na here. Na you people push me go YouTube say make I go dey stream for YouTube. Una say make I no dey steam for TikTok, Una say na YouTube be original streaming I con go YouTube go dey stream”, he said.

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    Recall that Grammy-nominated singer Davido has made history on TikTok by breaking the record for the most-watched live stream in Africa.

    His electrifying livestream, co-hosted by popular content creators Peller, Jarvis, and Jo Blaq on October 30, drew an unprecedented audience.

    The livestream attracted 389,800 viewers, with an impressive 164,000 people watching simultaneously, surpassing Peller’s previous record, set during a session featuring singer Tiwa Savage.

    During the livestream, Davido also generated 377 lion gifts on TikTok, valued at $400 each.

    Davido announced that all earnings from the gifts would be donated to his co-hosts, Peller, Jarvis, and Jo Blaq.

  • Wizkid king of sexy Afrobeats – Ayra Starr

    Wizkid king of sexy Afrobeats – Ayra Starr

    Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr has declared Wizkid the king of Afrobeats, citing his exceptional talent in crafting “sexy Afrobeats”.

    This bold declaration fuels the ongoing debate about the superiority of Afrobeats powerhouses Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, collectively known as the “Big 3”.

    Ayra Starr’s praise for Wizkid stems from their collaboration on her hit song “Gimme Dat”, which she believes showcases Wizkid’s unique sound and style.

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    According to Ayra Starr, Wizkid’s contribution to “Gimme Dat” was unmatched, with his “sonics and sound” and “chorus pattern” perfectly capturing the essence of sexy Afrobeats.

    She asserted that no one else could have brought the same level of expertise to the song, cementing her opinion that Wizkid is indeed the king of Afrobeats.

    “Nobody else could have been right on that song [‘Gimme Dat’] aside from Wizkid. Even just his sonics and the sound, the chorus pattern feels very Wizkid; it feels very like sexy Afrobeats. And everybody knows Wizkid is the king of sexy Afrobeats,” she said.