Megan Thee Stallion has named Uncle Waffles as special guest at her circus-themed Hottieween party at Zouk Las Vegas on 30 October.
Behind the White Sunglasses: DJ Phaphane’s Two-Year Rise From Paris Parties to Sony
October 27, 2026From Paris party flyers to an RCA deal, a Diamond Platnumz collaboration and a million-view mix: how DJ Phaphane became European amapiano’s breakout star in two years.
From the O2 to Accor Arena: How Asake Closed the In God We Trust World Tour
October 24, 2026Asake’s In God We Trust World Tour ended with a third sold-out O2 in London and a Paris finale at Accor Arena featuring Tiakola, Blaqbonez and a surprise visit from his mother.
Bien Announces ‘Alusa Continua,’ a 17-Track Album With 2 Chainz, Joshua Baraka and Oxlade
October 23, 2026Bien will release Alusa Continua, a 17-track album, on 20 November with 2 Chainz, Coster Ojwang, Femi One, Joshua Baraka, Oxlade and Alikiba.
Marwa Loud Goes Bouyon on ‘PIM-POM’
October 19, 2026Marwa Loud tries bouyon on ‘PIM-POM’, a Caribbean-flavoured single and video about a woman who knows what she wants.
Asake Sells Out London’s O2 for a Third Time, With a Blaqbonez Surprise
October 16, 2026Asake sold out London’s O2 for the third time on the In God We Trust World Tour, with BNXN and TxC in support and a surprise Blaqbonez appearance on the eve of NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME.
Blaqbonez Previews NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME at UK Listening Party as Fans Sing ‘Ikebe 3000’ Word for Word
October 16, 2026Blaqbonez previewed NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME at a UK listening party where fans sang ‘Ikebe 3000’ word for word, then joined Asake at The O2 on the eve of release.
Starlight Festival Returns to the Giza Pyramids in 2027 as Egypt’s Scene Heads to ADE
October 16, 2026EXIT and P+US sold out Starlight Festival’s debut at the Giza pyramids and confirmed a 2027 return, as Cairo’s SceneNoise takes Egypt’s electronic scene to Amsterdam Dance Event.
Tamil Amapiano: How South African DJs Won Over Benny Dayal
October 16, 2026South African DJs PriPri and Prito are remixing A.R. Rahman classics over log drums, and Indian playback star Benny Dayal has joined in with ‘Yaaro Neeyo.’
Dlala Thukzin Explains Why He Can’t Play His New Album in Joburg Clubs
October 16, 2026At the listening session for his album Ember, Dlala Thukzin explained why South African crowds want songs they already know, and why he can play his whole album overseas.