Apple Music has announced Ghanaian singer, Ladsmid Nathaniel Owusu known professionally with the stage name Lasmid as its latest Up Next artist. Launched in 2017, the Up Next artist development programme has played a pivotal role in spotlighting up-and-coming musical talent. The initiative’s global roster of past talent includes Burna Boy, Tems.H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish and Stefflon Don, …

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a lifelong Manchester United fan, has successfully acquired a quarter share of the football club in a deal totaling £1.3 billion. The acquisition, which received approval from all necessary parties, including the FA and the Premier League, marks Ratcliffe’s ownership of 27.7% of the club. Additionally, his INEOS group has paid over £1 billion for …

Ghana’s Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy took his signature sound and authentic dancehall experience to Marina Green Park in L.A. California, performing at this year’s Cali Vibes Festival on Saturday (February 17). A luminary in contemporary afropop and lauded for his profound lyricism and remarkable achievements in the global music scene, the Ghanaian musician headlined …

As news broke of the tragic demise of Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former president of the Nigeria Stock Exchange, in a helicopter accident in the United States on Feb. 9, 2024, tributes have been flooding social media from all over the world. Leading media mogul Peace Hyde, who interviewed Wigwe for the award-winning business …

Fast-rising producer, sound engineer, and instrumentalist Mēl just released her debut single, “Siren’s Call” on the 15th of February, 2024. It features the phenomenal Ria Boss and the sensational Darkua delivering an Afro-Soul vocal performance carrying fierce and piercing lyrics. “Created by women and for women”, the alternative R&B song speaks on issues of abuse and oppression in a patriarchal …

The 2024 Grammy Awards unfolded on Sunday, February 4, in Los Angeles, with SZA leading the nominations. Swift, Rodrigo, Eilish, and others competed across various categories. Taylor Swift emerged victorious with Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year for “Midnights.” SZA secured wins in multiple categories, while Phoebe Bridgers and Boygenius celebrated triumphs in rock and alternative music. …

Introduction CapCut, a powerhouse in the realm of video editing, stealthily conceals a treasure trove for photo editing enthusiasts within its create suite. The Resizer tool emerges as a beacon of innovation, challenging conventional boundaries in image manipulation. This feature, often overshadowed by its video editing counterparts, possesses the potential to redefine how we perceive and craft visual narratives. It’s …

Talented rapper and songwriter, John Networq shares an open verse with the instrumental to his trending hit single “SLAP“. Download the instrumental below. Drop your own verse on the beat create a 1min video, use the hashtag “#SLAPOpenVerse” on your Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter post and tag @Johnnetworq and @Legit_9ja, make sure to be following on Instagram. John Networq has promised …

Nigerian talented singer and songwriter, Kayfrizy makes a move on the music scene with his Urhobo tiktok viral sound, he debut 2024 with this new single titled “Branama (Yanga)”, produced by Progrex. “Branama” is an Urhobo word which means “Yanga” in pidgin language and also means “Show Off Your Beauty”. Kayfrizy has successfully made this new Urhobo song an anthem …

Michael Ugwu, the founder and CEO of Freeme Digital, has been successfully re-elected to the Merlin board for a second term. As a driving force behind Africa’s Independent Music Company, Freeme Digital, Ugwu returns to the global digital licensing agency for the independent music industry, having previously served for four years. The recent re-election resulted in 12 board members, including …