2026 Headies Awards: Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy Lead Star-Studded Nominations

The Insights 25 August 2026

The 18th Headies Awards has unveiled a highly competitive nomination list, with Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy featuring prominently across major categories.  The 2026 edition, themed “Africa to the World,” will take place in Toronto, Canada, highlighting the

Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake Shine in 2026 BET Awards Nominations

The Insights 22 May 2026

Picture of Wizkid And Tems Nigerian Stars Dominate 2026 BET Awards Nominations  Nigerian music continues its global rise as Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems earn major nominations at the 2026 BET Awards scheduled for June 28 in Los Angeles.  The nominations highlight Afrobeats’ growing global influence and Nigeria’s continued dominance in

Nigerian Stars Who Dominated 2025

The Insights 20 December 2025

2025 was a landmark year for Nigerian entertainment, a space that continues to shape culture both at home and globally. From Afrobeats chart-toppers and Nollywood powerhouses to rising influencers and innovators, Nigerian stars held the spotlight with notable achievements, awards, streams, and cultural impact. These figures not only entertained but also created

Odumodublvck’s ‘Industry Machine’ Tops Apple Music Nigeria: A New Era for Nigerian Rap 

The Insights 10 October 2025

Nigerian rapper and songwriter Odumodublvck has once again proven his influence in the music scene with the release of his fifth studio album, Industry Machine, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Within just a few hours of its release, the album climbed to the No. 1 spot on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart, surpassing Adekunle […]

Tyla Wins ‘Best Afrobeats’ at MTV VMAs

The Insights 12 September 2025

South African star Tyla At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), South African star Tyla clinched the ‘Best Afrobeats’ award with her hit song Push 2 Start. She triumphed over Nigerian heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, Wizkid, and Asake. Though she lost in the ‘Best Choreography’ category, Tyla’s victory highlights the growing global […]

Wizkid to Headline CANEX 2025 Mega Concert in Algeria  

The Insights 5 September 2025

Nigerian superstar Wizkid Nigerian superstar Wizkid is confirmed to headline the CANEX 2025 Mega Concert in Algeria on Friday, September 5, 2025, as announced by the event organisers on September 2.  The concert is part of the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) exhibition, which showcases national defence and security industries alongside rich cultural performances,

2Baba, Wizkid, Flavour Shine on Billboard’s Greatest Afrobeats Songs List 

The Insights 22 August 2025

Tu Face And Wizkid Nigerian music has once again taken the global stage as Billboard released its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, celebrating the sounds and stars that shaped the genre. The list proves how much Afrobeats has grown, with Nigerian artists taking the top spots.  Nigerian Icons Dominate the Chart  2Baba’s […]