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    shaboozey Stories

    How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025?
    News
    14 April 2025

    How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025?

    The first weekend of the prestigious festival gave the continent some resounding highs from Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae — and a confusing low from Rema.

    African Stars Seen at Paris Fashion Week 2025
    News
    27 January 2025

    African Stars Seen at Paris Fashion Week 2025

    African celebrities shone at Paris Fashion Week 2025, showcasing bold looks and highlighting the continent's rising influence on global fashion.

    Tems performs during All Points East 2024 at Victoria Park on August 16, 2024 in London, England.
    Latest
    23 January 2025

    Here’s All You Need to Know About African Artists at the 2025 Grammys

    With several African artists nominated, we round up all the context and talking points for African music at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

    Thandiwe Newton in a grey sleeveless dress, wearing red lipstick and crystal earrings, poses against a pink background
    Arts + Culture
    20 December 2024

    What's in A Name: How African Names Get Lost in Translation

    From NBA stars to Grammy nominees, prominent Africans have often had their names misspelled or mispronounced. While some have pushed back and reclaimed it, others embrace it.

    Tems performs onstage at Coachella music festival in a red dress.
    Music
    08 November 2024

    Tems and Shaboozey Lead the African Nominees at the 2025 Grammy Awards

    Nigerian artists utterly dominate the recently created Best African Music Performance Category.

    Nigerian American country star Shaboozey plays live in New York City.
    Latest
    19 September 2024

    Photos: Shaboozey Brings Country Music to NYC

    The Nigerian American trailblazer brought his contemporary take on country to New York City’s Irving Plaza.

    A photo of Tems performing on stage wearing a black dress with gold jewelry around her neck and waist.
    Latest
    13 August 2024

    Tyla, Rema, Tems and Shaboozey Feature in Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist

    Former President Barack Obama’s summer playlist spotlights African talent, featuring standout tracks from Tyla, Rema, Tems and more.

    A photo of Tyla performing onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
    Latest
    07 August 2024

    Burna Boy, Tyla and Ayra Starr Among Best Afrobeats Nominees at MTV VMAs 2024

    Tyla is also nominated for Best New Artist, alongside viral country-fusion star Shaboozey.

    Shaboozey ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’ cover artwork.
    Latest
    18 July 2024

    Shaboozey: How An Igbo Man Came to Rule American Country Music

    The breakout star of the year has been profoundly shaped by his Nigerian roots.

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