Nigerian artists reportedly earned over N60bn from Spotify streaming in 2025. Local streams surged, with Nigerian songs dominating over 80 per cent of top charts Independent artists contributed 58 per ...

By Ayo Onikoyi Fast‑rising singer Timilehin Jonah, popularly known as Ari Jay, has set the Nigerian music industry abuzz with ...

Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his latest album, “Oriadé,” to the stage in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time with a three-night residency at the newly remodeled National ...

From Luwa.Mp4 to scottyolorin and Egertton, meet 10 of the standout rappers and musicians emerging from Nigeria's underground ...

According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), Nigeria’s music industry continues to explode. Unfortunately, Nigeria’s film sector – dubbed Nollywood – continues to struggle along. In its ...

In 2013, Bianca Okorocha, a Nigerian artist who performs as ClayRocksU, received a DM from one of her Twitter followers. It was an invitation to Metal and Romance, a party in Lagos focusing on rock ...

Wizkid recently released a late summer remix to his outstanding single Essence, which features North American pop superstar Justin Bieber. This update of the mid-tempo monster hit has charted at No.1 ...

The improving legal landscape for artists comes as Nollywood is booming, offering a burgeoning avenue for music producers to make more money. By Jasmin Lavoie LAGOS, NIGERIA — Only three years ago, ...

To make money in Nigeria's music industry, Groove Platforms CEO Chidi Okeke is chasing it at the source: the bank. By Jasmin Lavoie LAGOS, Nigeria — To make money in Nigeria’s music industry, Chidi ...

LAGOS — The sound is surprising, with a fast tempo, typical of Afrobeats, that is accompanied by violins. Nigerian music producer and songwriter Andre Vibez is putting the finishing touches on a new ...