Nigerian music didn't just grow in the last decade, it took over the global space. Streaming platforms such as Apple Music, ...

Nigerian singer, May D has warned his fans against comparing him with any of his colleagues, especially Wizkid. According to the ‘Soundtrack’ crooner, he’s a special breed that defies ...

Grammy award-winning singer Wizkid has released the music video for his hit single, “Kese (Dance)”. The video dropped today at 8pm, March 5, 2025. The music video features Wizkid’s signature ...

When it comes to playing a love interest for someone from the Wayans family, Essence Atkins is determined to catch them all. “I just need to be Kim [Wayans’] love interest, and then I’ll ...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has expressed his satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in ...

ESSENCE celebrates the changemakers shaping a bold, Black future today during Black History Month. With our second annual “Black Futures Now” list, we’re honoring a select group of leaders ...

The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood pre-show will premiere on ESSENCE’s YouTube channel this Monday, Mar. 3, at 7 p.m. ET, with the ceremony to follow. In the meantime, check out more ...

Grammy-winning South African singer, Tyla has revealed that Nigerian R&B star, Tems is one of her musical influences. In a recent interview with American outlet Billboard, the ‘Water’ hitmaker ...

The award show highlights Black women in entertainment. The honorees at the 2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards are getting their praise for their monumental careers. Teyana Taylor ...

See glamorous looks from Cynthia Erivo, Keke Plamer Tyra Banks and more. Under the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Black excellence took center stage at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood ...

Nigerian-born singer and performer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, strongly holds down the number one spot as the African artist with the highest number of awards.