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Tems

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer nominated for 2026 BET Awards in Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and BET Her Award categories.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards. …

    Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy nominated for 2026 BET Awards
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Spotify hosts exclusive Surround Sound concert series in Lagos

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Spotify debuted an intimate, invitation-only Surround Sound experience in Lagos featuring performances by Tems and Runtown, promoted solely through curated guest lists rather than traditional ticketing, with each artist's night designed around a distinct aesthetic and color scheme.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Spotify hosts exclusive Surround Sound concert series in Lagos

    Spotify debuted an intimate, invitation-only Surround Sound experience in Lagos featuring performances by Tems and Runtown, promoted solely through curated guest lists rather than traditional ticketing, with each artist's night designed around a distinct aesthetic and color scheme.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Eno Barony, DopeNation win at 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards

    Eno Barony won Best Female Rap Act and DopeNation won Best African Group at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards held in Dallas, Texas on September 12. Ghana had 21 nominations at the ceremony, which honoured over 100 artistes from more than 40 African countries across 41 categories.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 28 August

  1. Nigerian Ayra Starr to headline 2026 NFL London halftime show

    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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Black Sherif reveals crush on Nigerian artist Tems

    Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has publicly stated that Nigerian Afro-fusion artist Tems is his celebrity crush. The revelation has sparked fan speculation about a possible collaboration between the two artists, who share similar circles and have been nominated in the same award categories.

    26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 7 August

  1. Sista Afia's verse on remix hits number one on charts

    Ghanaian artiste Sista Afia released a standout verse on 'Don't Come Too Close II' remix with Okese 1, Darko Vibes, and Joey B, which reached number one on Audiomack Ghana and Ghana Apple Music charts. Social media users praised her rap skills as matching her male collaborators.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. World Cup final half-time break set for 20–25 minutes

    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 →

Monday 6 July

  1. Gyakie and Amaarae rank among top ten African female artists

    Ghanaian stars Gyakie and Amaarae have secured positions among the top ten most successful African female artistes according to Tanzania Charts, backed by millions of streams on platforms like Spotify alongside peers such as Nigeria's Tems and Ayra Starr. Amaarae's sophomore album Fountain Baby has surpassed 1 billion streams, while Gyakie's breakthrough single "Forever" earned over 150 million streams and double-platinum certifications in South Africa.

    6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Tems declines to make romantic advance on goalkeeper Okoye

    Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems said she would not "shoot her shot" at Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, explaining that she prefers connections built on friendship and mutual respect rather than women pursuing men. Her comments sparked mixed online reactions, with some praising her stance and others arguing there is nothing wrong with women making the first move.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Burna Boy becomes African artist with most Hot 100 entries

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. DopeNation's 'Kakalika' makes Spotify's 2026 Songs of Summer list

    Ghanaian duo DopeNation's track "Kakalika" has been selected by Spotify's editorial team for its 2026 Songs of Summer Predictions list alongside international artists. The song was highlighted as part of a growing wave of sun-soaked global dance hits blending Azonto and Amapiano influences.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Nigerian artists nominated for 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles

    Wizkid, Asake, Tems, and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on June 28, 2026. Asake and Wizkid earned a joint nomination in the Best Group category, while Tems received three nominations including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and BET Her Award, and Burna Boy was nominated for Best Collaboration.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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