South African music artist featured on Obama's 2026 summer playlist and performing at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony.
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Joy Online
… Captured live at the festival in Portimão, the videos feature standout moments from four of the weekend’s biggest acts — Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide and Young Jonn — bringing the energy of Afro Nation to fans worldwide. …
Spotify unveils Wizkid & Olamide’s exclusive Afro Nation Portugal performancesThe Chronicle
… Our hearts go out to his family.” The playlist, released as part of Obama’s yearly tradition of sharing songs he has been enjoying, features South African global star Tyla, Malian musician Habib Koité with Bamada, and South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe. …
Barack Obama’s 2026 summer playlist features 3 African Artistes among his favourite songsJoy Online
… The mixtape, released via gamma, features a global lineup of artistes including Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, Tyla, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Yailin La Más Viral, Theodora, MAVO, Mellissa and Br3nya. …
MOLIY releases ‘BADDIES <3 MOLIY’ mixtape featuring Tyla, Sarkodie, Shenseea and SkillibengDaily Guide
… Other artistes listed in the shortlist include Tyla, Angelique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Zuchu and Oumou Sangare. …
Gyakie, Amaarae Among Top Ten African Female ArtistesJoy Online
… The ‘African Giant’ crooner recently hit 46.84 million monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. …
Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify historyThe Chronicle
… The musical segment will also feature major stars including Alejandro Fernández, Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla, who are part of the FIFA 2026 World Cup’s official album. …
Shakira, Burna Boy to Perform at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in MexicoJoy Online
… Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla will also perform at the show in Mexico. …
Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremonyThe Chronicle
… The singer is booked to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony on June 12 2026, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. …
Rema to headline 2026 World CupJoy Online
… The singer is booked to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony on June 12 2026, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. …
Rema to headline 2026 World CupSpotify has made exclusive live performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026 available on its platform, featuring performances by Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide, and Young Jonn. The videos, captured at the festival in Portimão, are available in Spotify's dedicated Afro Nation destination as part of its exclusive streaming partnership with the event.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Spotify has made exclusive live performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026 available on its platform, featuring performances by Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide, and Young Jonn. The videos, captured at the festival in Portimão, are available in Spotify's dedicated Afro Nation destination as part of its exclusive streaming partnership with the event.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former US President Barack Obama released his annual summer playlist for 2026, which includes tracks by South African artists Tyla and Abel Selaocoe, and Malian musician Habib Koité with Bamada. Obama also paid tribute to Glen Hansard, a musician who died this week.
21 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian-American music star MOLIY has released her 12-track mixtape "BADDIES <3 MOLIY," featuring Sarkodie, Tyla, Skillibeng, Shenseea and others, blending Afrobeats, dancehall, futuristic pop, reggaeton and electronic music. The project explores different facets of her artistry and is led by the single "911 (CALL THE LAW)."
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song "Dai Dai" for the first time at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico. The performance will also feature Alejandro Fernández, Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla, with Shakira also co-headlining the World Cup Final halftime show alongside Madonna and BTS.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before Mexico and South Africa play the first of 104 games. Shakira will also co-headline the World Cup final half-time show on July 19 alongside Madonna and BTS.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian musician Rema is set to headline the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. The tournament's official anthem "Dai Dai," performed by Burna Boy and Shakira, will be released on May 14, and Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate a halftime show for the final.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rema is set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. The tournament's official anthem "Dai Dai" will be performed by Burna Boy and Shakira, and the final will feature a halftime show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Davido's collaboration with Omah Lay, 'With You', has won Best African Song of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on 9 May 2026 in Accra. The track, which dominated Ghanaian airwaves and streaming charts, beat out other continental hits in the competitive category.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →