Diamond Platnumz strips it back on Natulizana. The Bongo Flava king delivers a reflective visual about inner peace, maturity and choosing calm over chaos.
Inside Billboard Africa’s Editor’s Table Vol. 1 — an Intimate Night With Ghana’s Creative Elite
February 12, 2026Billboard Africa and Hennessy launched the Editor’s Table dinner series in Accra. Gyakie, MOLIY, DJ Obi and M.anifest gathered for a night that put connection above performance.
King Promise and Mr Eazi Sample the Backstreet Boys on ‘That Way’ — and It Works
February 7, 2026King Promise and Mr Eazi sample the Backstreet Boys on a Jae5 and Guiltybeatz-produced single that hints at something special from their upcoming joint album.
L.A.X Returns With ‘Fine Wine’, a Smooth Afrobeats Statement Produced by Magicsticks
February 6, 2026L.A.X links up with super-producer Magicsticks for Fine Wine, a relaxed, romance-driven Afrobeats single that opens his 2026 campaign in style.
Terry Apala and Mavo Drop ‘Apaladisskizzy’ — a Fresh Twist on Apala-Fusion
February 6, 2026The king of modern Apala-fusion links up with one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars on a track that puts rhythm, charisma and heritage first.
Gracey Mae on Why African Voters Need a Seat at the Grammys Table
February 6, 2026Gracey Mae’s call for more African Grammy voting members has ignited a fierce industry debate about Western validation, representation and whether Africans should build their own instead.
Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammys — Again
February 4, 2026South Africa’s Tyla makes Grammy history, becoming the first artist to win Best African Music Performance twice with her global hit Push 2 Start.
Davido’s Who Decides War Tuxedo at the 2026 Grammys Was a Masterclass in Intention
February 3, 2026Davido’s bespoke Who Decides War tuxedo at the 68th Grammys was deliberate, symbolic and one of the most talked-about looks on the red carpet.
Fela Kuti Becomes the First African to Receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
February 3, 2026Nearly three decades after his death, the father of Afrobeat becomes the first African honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
DJ Maphorisa Confirms Over R8 Million in Royalties to NMG Music Artists and Producers
February 2, 2026In an industry plagued by unpaid artist stories, DJ Maphorisa’s confirmation of R8 million in royalties through NMG Music carries real weight.
