ActiveBoy — resident hype man at Obi’s House and one of Lagos’s most in-demand voices — says 70% of the industry still undervalues the people who make the party work. In this exclusive feature, The Beats of Africa explores the Afrobeats hype man economy, the emerging Afro Hype movement, and why the genre’s most essential role remains its most underpaid.
The Afrocroiser Mavin Records songwriting camp brought French and Nigerian composers together in Lagos. Over 60 tracks emerged in one week. The results could reshape Afrobeats.
The first Nigeria copyright levy payout totals ₦1.2 billion. MCSN receives the funds under Section 89 of the Copyright Act 2022. Registration is essential for every creator.
Kilele Summit 2026 arrives in Nairobi from 23–28 February. The third edition gathers international speakers alongside Kenyan industry leaders for a week of panels, networking and live music.
LVRN South Africa hit 288 million+ streams in 2025. Ciza’s Isaka became the country’s most-streamed song. Summer Walker sold out twice. TXC won a BET Award. The numbers speak.
Nigerian music video directors face a hard truth: they own nothing. The Alien Visuals sparked a viral thread calling for IP reform, guilds and a seat at the copyright levy table.
The Toss and Nadia Nakai Valentine music video dropped just before 14 February and sent South African social media into overdrive. Real romance or pure marketing? Nobody knows.
Billboard 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.
Para. Lee esto. No sigas scrolleando.
Este sábado 14 de febrero no es para cenas incómodas ni planes sin alma.
Es para AFROSPLASH VOL. 20 ❤️🔥
Y viene demasiado seria como para ignorarla.
👉🏿 No es “una fiesta más”.
👉🏾 Special RED PARTY 🔴🔴🔴
👉🏽 Es afro sonando fuerte, elegante y sin pausa.
👉 Es empezar bailando… y acabar sudando sin saber qué hora es.
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🎧 BIGKID
en cabina junto a:
Banks · Wasky · Mafall · Dany Marin
🎤 Host internacional: Kendrick Arthur
🔥 Performance: Richard Kobena
📍 Marina Beach Club
⏰ DOBLE SESIÓN
18:30h → 03:30h
🏠 100% INDOOR
🎶 Afrobeat & Amapiano sonando como tiene que sonar.
Sin pausas. Sin relojes. Sin excusas.
👠 RED PARTY
No es obligatorio…
pero si vienes de rojo, ya sabes 😏
⚠️ Aviso importante: esto se llena.
No esperes al último momento.
🎟 Entradas y reservas de mesas
👉 marinabeachclub.com
AFROSPLASH no se explica.
Se vive.
¿Vienes o te lo cuentan? 👀🔥
#AFROSPLASH #Vol20 #RedParty #Afrobeat #Amapiano
King 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.
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