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The Digest: Legendary Nigerian singer 2Baba has weighed in on the perennial debate about Afrobeats' top artists, declaring Burna Boy as the biggest among the "Big Three," which includes Davido and Wizkid. In an interview on the MIC ON podcast, 2Baba clarified that his assessment is based on...

The Digest: South African singer Tyla has won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for her song 'Push 2 Start'. She triumphed over a field of strong Nigerian contenders, including Burna Boy ('Love'), Davido ('With You' featuring Omah Lay), and Ayra Starr & Wizkid ('Gimme Dat')...

The Digest: As the 2026 Grammy Awards approach, Nigeria's global musical influence is prominently showcased with five top artists receiving nominations. The nominees are Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay. Leading the field, Burna Boy secured nominations in two categories...

The Digest: Nigerian singer Burna Boy has made a N150 million donation to the non-governmental organization of social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). With this contribution, facilitated through his brand entity Spaceship Collective, Burna Boy surpasses...

The Digest: Afro Nation Portugal, the world’s largest Afrobeats and Amapiano festival, has unveiled its headliner lineup for the 2026 edition, set to take place July 3–5 at Praia da Rocha beach in the Algarve. Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Asake will return to the stage, while Burna Boy and...

The Digest: Veteran musician Seyi Sodimu has suggested that Davido possesses influence beyond music that could translate into political success. Speaking on the What I Know podcast, Sodimu stated that while Burna Boy has conquered music and Wizkid has a special appeal, Davido’s influence...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has stated that Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have already achieved the same legendary status as the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. According to an interview on the What I Know podcast, Bello cited international...

The Digest: Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has disclosed that Nigerian singer Burna Boy was temporarily delayed by customs officials at a Moroccan airport. According to a press conference statement reported by Vanguard, the Grammy winner was held over an...

The Digest: Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the final Fan Zone concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football confirmed the performance, titled “The AFCON Last Dance,” which will also feature international acts Stormzy...

The Digest: Global Afrobeats star Burna Boy has confirmed the release of his first single of 2026, “For Everybody,” in partnership with sports broadcaster SportyTV Key Points: Burna Boy will release “For Everybody” on Friday, January 16, 2026. The track is a collaboration with sports media...

The Digest: Nigerian artists led a dominant showing at the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos. The night explored the continent's vibrant cultural tapestry and engaged fans in celebrating a shared musical heritage. Key Points: Rema won three top awards, including the coveted 'Artist of...

The Digest: Burna Boy's I Told Them tour has officially become the highest-grossing tour by any African artist, earning a monumental $30.5 million and setting a new benchmark for the continent's cultural export. Key Points: The tour grossed $30.5 million from 302,801 tickets sold across 22...

The Digest: Music star Burna Boy and social commentator VeryDarkMan have visited the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos, to explore lawful ways to pay fines for inmates eligible for release. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed the visit, stating that the duo were...

The Digest: Burna Boy delivered a high-energy performance at the Benikrukru Christmas Carnival in Delta's Gbaramatu Kingdom, sharing the stage with rapper Phyno and surprising the crowd by introducing social media activist VeryDarkMan. Key Points: Burna Boy arrived privately with Phyno...

The Digest: Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy sent fans into a frenzy with an unannounced appearance during Shallipopi’s headline set at the Iconiq Fest in Lagos on Friday night. The surprise guest joined the rapper on stage at the Landmark Event Centre, delivering a joint performance that...

The Digest: Four of Nigeria's top music artists, Burna Boy, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, and Asake, have been featured on former US President Barack Obama's highly anticipated annual summer playlist for 2025. The inclusion highlights the continued global ascent of Nigerian Afrobeats and street-pop on...

The Digest: Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has offered to pay the funeral expenses for the four young victims killed in a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, extending support to families thousands of miles from his homeland. Key Points: Burna Boy...

The Digest: Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has canceled two upcoming US tour stops amid ongoing criticism of his recent on-stage conduct, creating unexpected silence in his 'No Sign of Weakness' tour schedule. The sudden cancellation comes days after a viral incident in Colorado where he...

The Digest: Controversy has emerged around Burna Boy's ongoing US tour, as commentator DJ Akademiks questioned ticket sales data, suggesting a significant number of seats remain unsold. This contrasts sharply with the artist's historic 2023 stadium sell-out and has ignited a broader...

Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy has cemented his groundbreaking status in Houston, becoming the first African artist to headline the city's major arena twice during an explosive Saturday night performance. Despite some online debate over upper-level seating, fan videos captured vibrant energy...