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African Stars Dominate the Numbers Ahead of the 2026 Grammys By: Gladius Elizabeth Right now, the conversation around the Best African Music Grammy 2026 is getting louder by the day. Even before the official nominations arrive, streaming numbers already shape the story. As fans hit replay across the globe, African artists continue […]
The Moment Fela Kuti’s Legacy Met the World By: Gladius Elizabeth For years, fans have said it loudly and without apology. Now, at last, the world is catching up. With the Fela Kuti lifetime achievement Grammy, the global music industry has officially honored the late Afrobeat pioneer, almost three decades after his passing. […]
Tyla Takes the Crown: A Grammy Moment Africa Felt Everywhere By: Gladius Elizabeth For months, fans have streamed, shared, and debated. Finally, the moment arrived. The Tyla Grammy win in 2026 didn’t just happen and it landed as a statement. At the 68th Grammy Awards, Tyla claimed the Best African Music Category, showing […]
Juma Jux Shares His Strong Bond with Diamond Platnumz The Tanzanian singer celebrates brotherhood, raw talent, and confirms Diamond Platnumz’s appearance in Nigeria When Juma Jux speaks about Diamond Platnumz, the tone quickly shifts from industry talk to something deeper. In a recent conversation, the Tanzanian singer described their relationship as unusually close, a […]
The Cavemen Bring Sibling Vibes and Raw Highlife to a Musical Island Sibling Duo Kingsley and Benjamin Bring Authentic Love and Rhythm to Fans Highlife music has a fresh new heartbeat, and it comes from the sibling duo The Cavemen. Kingsley and Benjamin describe their career as discovering their own island, a place where […]
Why Konga Thinks Fela Is Still the Greatest of All Time
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January 30, 2026
Konga Explains Why ‘O.G’ Just Doesn’t Fit Him and His Take on Fela’s Legacy By: Gladius Elizabeth You might have heard people call him O.G, but Konga says the label doesn’t sit right. In a candid chat, Lawal Olumide Oluwo, better known as Konga, explained why he feels it diminishes the effort legends […]