Excitement Peaks as Headies Awards 2025 Unfold: Star-Studded Night of Talent, Surprises, and New Records

The highly anticipated Headies Awards 2025 is currently underway, drawing the biggest names in Nigerian and African music to celebrate excellence, creativity, and influence across the industry. As fans across the globe tune in, the atmosphere is electric with glamour, anticipation, and history in the making. This year’s edition, themed “A New Dawn of Sound,” […]

Haim Announces New Album ‘I Quit’ and Releases Single “Down to Be Wrong”

After a five-year hiatus, the Los Angeles-based sister trio Haim—comprising Danielle, Este, and Alana Haim—have officially announced their fourth studio album, I Quit, set for release on June 20, 2025, via Columbia Records. This marks their first full-length project since 2020’s Women in Music Pt. III .​ The album announcement came as a surprise during […]

​European Commission Launches Antitrust Investigation into Universal Music Group’s $775 Million Acquisition of Downtown Music​

In a significant development within the global music industry, the European Commission has initiated an antitrust investigation into Universal Music Group’s (UMG) proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings. This move underscores growing concerns about market consolidation and its potential impact on competition, particularly within the independent music sector.​ Announced in December 2024, the […]

Hans Zimmer Launches “The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension” Tour: Redefining the Symphony for Modern Audiences

When it comes to cinematic music, few names resonate as profoundly as Hans Zimmer. The German‐born composer has crafted some of the most memorable film scores of the past four decades—The Lion King, Gladiator, Inception, Interstellar and countless others. In Spring 2025, Zimmer took the next bold step in his ever-evolving career by curating and […]

2Baba Visits Och’Idoma, Pledges Support for Victims of Recent Attacks

In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity and compassion, Nigerian music icon Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, recently paid a condolence visit to the Och’Idoma, the paramount ruler of the Idoma Nation, in response to the devastating attacks on Akpa/Otobi communities in Benue State. Accompanied by his fiancée, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, 2Baba expressed deep […]