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Ayra Starr Aims To Unite African Female Artists. Why Aren’t The Men Doing This?
June 9, 2026

Ayra Starr Aims To Unite African Female Artists. Why Aren’t The Men Doing This?

Ayra Starr is currently enjoying the high of her upcoming album titled “Starrgirl,” but the singer is staying true to herself and carrying African female artists along. At a recent event in London, Ayra Starr shared the stage with Tiwa Savage, where the duo performed their hit song “Stamina.” Still, it is not Ayra’s first... Read More
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Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Ayra Starr Are On The FIFA Album! Nigerian Artists Are Leading The Sound of Africa 
June 8, 2026

Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Ayra Starr Are On The FIFA Album! Nigerian Artists Are Leading The Sound of Africa 

On the 3rd of June, FIFA announced a global lineup of artists for the World Cup album. Much to our delight, 4 Nigerian artists made the list, making Nigeria the African country with the most artists in the FIFA World Cup album lineup. The album, released on the 5th of June, features Burna Boy with... Read More
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7 Sunday Morning Songs From Nigerian Artists That Were Not Made For Church But Feel Like They Were 
June 7, 2026

7 Sunday Morning Songs From Nigerian Artists That Were Not Made For Church But Feel Like They Were 

Nigerian secular songs that sound like gospel tracks usually feature spiritual themes like gratitude, divine protection, and triumph over adversity, mixed with uplifting melodies. While they are not classified as religious music, these hits share the passionate energy, highlife rhythms, vocal styles, and lyrics often heard in Nigerian churches. In this article, we list out... Read More
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The 2026 BET Awards Removed The International Category And Put African Artists In the Main Race. Is This Progress Or A Trap?
May 29, 2026

The 2026 BET Awards Removed The International Category And Put African Artists In the Main Race. Is This Progress Or A Trap?

The 2026 BET nominations were announced, as the event will take place on June 28th, 2026, and notably absent was the “International” category, as African artists are now included in the main categories, which has us wondering: what was the motivation behind the move, and does this count as progress for African artists or a... Read More
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2026 American Music Awards: How Did Tyla Win Over Nigerian Artists Again? 
May 27, 2026

2026 American Music Awards: How Did Tyla Win Over Nigerian Artists Again? 

The 2026 AMAs took place just two days ago and ended with Tyla taking home wins for Best Afrobeats Artist and Social Song of the Year. Tyla’s win sparked conversations on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with Nigerians wondering why the South African artist has consistently won the award despite stating that her... Read More
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BNXN
May 27, 2026

Was the BNXN AI Saga a Real Threat or Just a Marketing Stunt?

The intense timeline friction surrounding BNXN’s recent public stance against artificial intelligence cover art exposes a broader pattern of corporate misdirection. His team’s highly publicised outrage regarding digital replicas and intellectual property theft presented itself as a principled defence of artistic integrity. The strategic timing of the controversy suggests a far more cynical objective. The... Read More
Deep Dive
5 Collaborations Between Nigerian And International Artists That Actually Worked 
May 25, 2026

5 Collaborations Between Nigerian And International Artists That Actually Worked 

Nigerian artists have slowly but steadily made a name for themselves through collaborations with international artists, with most of these collaborations becoming global hits that put Afrobeat on the map. Some of these songs have won a Grammy, while others have climbed to unexpected heights on streaming platforms; all of these feats have done a... Read More
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5 Underground Rappers We Should All Have On Our Playlist
May 14, 2026

5 Underground Rappers We Should All Have On Our Playlist

The Nigerian rap industry is exciting, and even more so, the underground scene. While rap is a notable genre in Nigeria, it does not receive as much recognition as other genres. The country’s underground rap scene has talented artists with the potential to break into mainstream music. Some of these artists have collaborated with your... Read More
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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
May 11, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

JAMB Exempts Education, Agriculture Candidates From UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and agriculture-related non-engineering courses in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The policy, unveiled during the 2026 admissions policy... Read More
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Davido Announces Two-Month Hiatus From Music to Focus on Supporting Uncle's Political Campaign
May 6, 2026

Davido Announces Two-Month Hiatus From Music to Focus on Supporting Uncle’s Political Campaign

Davido has announced a two-month break from music to support his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign. Speaking in Ede, Osun State, the singer was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team, a group focused on mobilising young voters ahead of the governorship election. He said his decision goes beyond family ties, noting his... Read More
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Get To Know Qing Madi: A Gen Z Artist Making Waves in the Music Industry
May 1, 2026

Qing Madi is 19 and Fighting a $1 Million Lawsuit From Her Own Label. This Industry Has Seen This Before

Nineteen-year-old Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma went on Instagram on April 21 to ask her former record label to leave her alone. The singer, known as Qing Madi, watched her collaboration with Zinoleesky disappear from Spotify. JTon Music pulled “Pepper Me” off the platform just as the track started gaining traction. The takedown was not a routine... Read More
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Speed Darlington and Portable Just Showed Us How Streaming Economics Actually Work
April 29, 2026

Speed Darlington and Portable Just Showed Us How Streaming Economics Actually Work

Speed Darlington joined Peller’s livestream on Monday to explain why he doesn’t upload his catalog to Audiomack. He argued that foreign streaming platforms yield zero actual profit for independent African artists. A parallel conversation erupted online when Portable publicly lamented his own poor digital revenues despite commanding massive global listener numbers. The street-pop star even... Read More
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We Ranked Wizkid’s Greatest Songs Ever — From ‘Holla at Your Boy’ to Now — Agree or Not?
April 29, 2026

We Ranked Wizkid’s Greatest Songs Ever — From ‘Holla at Your Boy’ to Now — Agree or Not?

Wizkid is one of the greatest artists to come out of Nigeria with an incredible discography. With over 25 years as an artist, whose artistry began in the church, he has made his music an important element in Nigerian mainstream media for years. In this article, we rank our favorite Wizkid songs. Don’t like our... Read More
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Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops
April 24, 2026

Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops

Asake announced his fourth studio album, MNEY, is his first full album under Giran Republic, the imprint he set up after quietly leaving Olamide’s YBNL in early 2025. Distribution sits with EMPIRE, a San Francisco-based independent that’s moved its catalog since 2022. Ownership of the label is finally Nigerian. Ownership of the pipes is not.... Read More
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The Death of Storytelling in Nigerian Music Videos: Are We Losing the Recipes?
April 23, 2026

The Death of Storytelling in Nigerian Music Videos: Are We Losing the Recipes?

In recent years, Nigerian music videos have faced some criticism from fans who find them either ‘unimaginative’ or ‘repetitive.’ Many have pointed out that, compared to older music videos, newer releases often lack a strong storyline or follow a script that has been used over and over again by different artists in the industry.  What... Read More
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From “Sade” to “Big Fish": Here’s How Adekunle Gold Mastered Reinvention
April 15, 2026

From “Sade” to “Big Fish”: Here’s How Adekunle Gold Mastered Reinvention

Adekunle Gold has never stayed in one place for too long, and that is exactly why his career still feels fresh. From his breakout moment in 2015 with “Sade,” a highlife-infused cover of One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” to his current status as a global Afrobeats act, Adekunle Gold has built a career on... Read More
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Omah Lay Sets April 3 Release Date for Sophomore Album Clarity of Mind
March 6, 2026

Omah Lay Sets April 3 Release Date for Sophomore Album ‘Clarity of Mind’

Omah Lay has officially announced that his sophomore album, Clarity of Mind, will drop on April 3, 2026, and the announcement has sent us all into a frenzy because the wait is finally over. The 12-track project will be led by previously released singles ‘Holy Ghost,’ ‘Waist,’ and the more recent ‘Don’t Love Me,’ which... Read More
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