Also known as: Damini Ogulu · Nigerian musician Burna Boy · Port Harcourt-born singer · Nigerian superstar · Afro-fusion star
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist who headlined the 2026 NFL Paris halftime show and topped Spotify's Global Music Video Chart with "Dai Dai".
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Joy Online
… The singer added that becoming one of the dominant faces of the music she grew up listening to, alongside artists such as Wizkid and Burna Boy, is “crazy”. …
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time showDaily Guide
Speed Darlington and Burna Boy Controversial Nigerian musician, Speed Darlington, has threatened to physically confront fellow artiste, Burna Boy, whenever they meet. …
Speed Darlington Threatens To Fight Burna BoyThe Chronicle
… His previous appearances include ‘Kwaku the Traveller’, which peaked at No. 2 and spent 13 weeks on the chart, while ‘Second Sermon’ with Burna Boy reached No. …
Black Sherif’s ‘Jolie’ debuts at No. 20 on UK Afrobeats ChartJoy Online
Grammy Award-winning international star Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the National Football League’s first-ever regular-season game in Paris. …
Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris gameJoy Online
Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of Afrobeats star Burna Boy, has revealed that she grabs her son’s phone whenever he goes too far during his Instagram Live sessions. …
I grab Burna Boy’s phone when he goes wild on Instagram Live, says motherJoy Online
… Nigeria did not only produce global icons like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Rema. …
Philip Nai: Ghana’s creative industry needs structure, not just talentJoy Online
… He also pointed to the growth of Nigerian artiste Burna Boy, noting that major international performances are often the result of a gradual build-up. …
Why Ghanaian artistes must keep touring internationally despite high costs – Rodney Kofi KyeiJoy Online
… She now joins Davido, Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Rema on the list of Afrobeats artistes who have been booked to headline major sporting events.
Ayra Starr set to make history as first African artist to headline NFL halftime showDaily Guide
Brymo Nigerian singer Brymo has alleged that colleagues 2Face, Burna Boy and Davido know about an incident in which he claims he was pressured to join a secret cult. …
Brymo Accuses 2Face, Burna Boy, Davido Over Cult Recruitment AllegationJoy Online
… The Walk of Fame ceremony was also filled with singing and dancing in celebration of Kidjo’s career, which has included collaborations with big names such as Burna Boy, John Legend, Bono and Alicia Keys. …
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of FameNigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr will become the first African artist to headline an NFL international game when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. The performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will feature tracks from her new album Starrgirl.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr will become the first African artist to headline an NFL international game when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. The performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will feature tracks from her new album Starrgirl.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian musician Speed Darlington has threatened to physically fight Burna Boy whenever they meet, and expressed hopes of facing him in a boxing ring if he defeats Carter Efe in an upcoming bout. The threat comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between the two, stemming from Speed Darlington's earlier allegations concerning Burna Boy and American rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif's single 'Jolie' from his 'SUN SHERIF' EP debuted at No. 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart for the week of September 13–19, 2026, according to the Official Charts Company.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy's mother and manager, has said she takes his phone away when he "goes wild" on Instagram Live, noting that she allows him to express himself because the same emotions behind his controversial behaviour connect to qualities his fans admire.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has abundant creative talent in music, film, and digital content, with artists like Black Sherif and Sarkodie proving competitiveness globally. However, according to a media industry professional, the country's creative sector lacks the systemic structure needed to sustain and scale success beyond momentary viral hits and individual effort.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rodney Kofi Kyei, CEO of Crux Global, says international shows and tours carry high costs for Ghanaian artistes—covering flights, promotion, production, and guest artists—but remain important for established names to connect directly with audiences and expand their reach.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games on October 11, making her the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Brymo has alleged that 2Face, Burna Boy and Davido know about an incident in 2019 when he claims he was attacked and pressured to join a secret cult at Chevron; he is demanding the three musicians publicly deny involvement rather than apologise.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo from Benin has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring her four-decade career blending African sounds with funk, jazz and pop for global audiences.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall star Stonebwoy headlined the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15 with his BHIM Fest concert, performing Afrodancehall and his popular songs alongside other Ghanaian and African artists.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Malta Guinness held the second edition of its Dance With Vim competition at Bukom Arena in Accra on Friday, 7th August 2026, transforming the historic boxing venue into a dance competition venue with judges including viral dancer Official Starter and dance instructor Nana Afriyie.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Teni jokingly called out Burna Boy for jumping into the ocean, questioning why he would take such a risk when they have not yet recorded a song together. Teni playfully warned that a shark attack could prevent them from collaborating and referred to him as a national treasure.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats singer Davido has claimed that no Nigerian artist has more hit songs than him and challenged his colleagues to a hit contest, saying he is willing to bet $1 million on the outcome. No artist has publicly accepted the challenge as of the report's filing.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has challenged fellow artistes to a hit-for-hit contest, offering $1 million and insisting that no one has a larger catalogue of hit songs than him. The claim reignites ongoing debate among Nigerian music fans about which artiste has the strongest body of commercially successful work.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Burna Boy and Shakira's 'Dai Dai' has become the highest charting World Cup song in history, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and surpassing Shakira and Freshlyground's 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims a false allegation that he had an affair with Burna Boy's girlfriend damaged his relationship with the Nigerian singer, after people in his circle spread the rumour to harm his reputation. He said he supported Burna Boy and his family during their time in Ghana, and the incident taught him difficult lessons about trust and loyalty.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids appeared at the football World Cup final half-time show alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, performing in the game between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The young dancers, who come from humble beginnings in Kampala, described the experience as life-changing.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has sold 14.46 million equivalent album units, making him Africa's best-selling artist of all time according to music data aggregator Chartmasters. He is also Africa's best-selling touring artist.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy became the first male artist to reach number 1 on Spotify's newly launched Global Music Video Chart with his World Cup song "Dai Dai" featuring Shakira. The song also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is the most-streamed music video of 2026 on YouTube.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pop stars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop group BTS performed at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show, which lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds—the longest in World Cup history. The performance featured fireworks and reunited Shakira with Nigerian musician Burna Boy, who had performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The half-time interval in Sunday's World Cup final will last between 20 and 25 minutes, with an 11-minute performance by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other artists. The extended break exceeds the standard 15-minute regulation, similar to last year's Club World Cup final which lasted 24 minutes.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called on Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to establish foundations and help poor Nigerians, saying wealthy individuals should assist those in need as "the burden on the government is huge." She made the appeal in Kogi State while launching a national community food bank.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wizkid sparked a fresh supremacy row with Burna Boy by suggesting he was scheduled to close Afronation Portugal because he is "the best," after Burna Boy performed on the opening day. Fans have since debated the performance order on social media, with the remark reviving tensions between the two artists.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets during the 2026 World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute set, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify, hitting 46.84 million monthly listeners and surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. The surge is primarily led by his World Cup song with Shakira, 'Dai Dai.'
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
During Burna Boy's 35th birthday celebration on July 2nd, his mother and manager Bose Ogulu asked him to consider settling down and having children, interjecting "good wife and children" when the singer was making birthday wishes.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken his tie with Tems to become the African artist with the most Billboard U.S. Hot 100 entries, reaching nine after his collaboration with Shakira on "Dai Dai" debuted at number 75. He is also the first African artist to chart at least one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon has paid for DStv subscriptions at viewing centres and deployed giant screens at six locations across the constituency for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. He has also engaged 13 kenkey sellers to provide free meals of kenkey and Ghana fish for constituents watching the Ghana matches.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →