WHO:Emmy® Award-winning, Golden Globe® Award-nominated and Grammy® Award-nominated comedian Trevor Noah will return one final time as master of ceremonies of the 2026 Grammy Awards®. This will be Noah’s sixth time as host of the Grammy Awards and he will also serve as an executive producer. WHAT:The 2026 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network…
Usimamane Releases New EP “Baby Tai” – Led By The Money Anthem “Racks”
South African hip-hop standout Usimamane officially releases his new EP titled “Baby Tai”, a focused and confident body of work that captures ambition, hunger, and forward momentum. Released under Gamma.Africa, the EP arrives alongside its hard-hitting lead single “Racks,” an unapologetic money anthem for go-getters and self-starters. “Racks is all about money, drive, and mindset,” says Usimamane. “That’s why I’m dropping it early in the year –…
Shazam Fast Forward 2026 Spotlights African Artists Driving the Continent’s Next Global Wave
APAC The Belair Lip Bombs – Australia 7co – Japan CORTIS – Korea KickFlip – Korea W.i.S.H. – India no na – Indonesia Europe UK Alessi Rose Benjamin Steer Collect 200 Jacob Alon JayaHadADream Jessy Blakemore KTmelodies Nectar Woode Omar+ Sekou Storm Mollison Ireland Cardinals Florence Road Odymel – Switzerland oskar med k – Norway…
Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Jimmy Jatt
Apple Music has released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring legendary Nigerian DJ and tastemaker DJ Jimmy Jatt. A pioneering figure in African music culture, DJ Jimmy Jatt has long been recognised for his role in shaping contemporary African sound through curation, collaboration, and community. As both a cultural connector and trusted tastemaker, his influence…



