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Topic: Music

Lil Nas X opens up on mental health treatment, return to music after rehab

By Joan Oyiela   2026-06-18 13:04:50

The rapper and singer, born Montero Lamar Hill, said he has since returned to Atlanta, where his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.

American musician Oliver Tree among six dead in horrific Rio de Janeiro helicopter collision

By Tania Omusale   2026-06-15 10:39:12

The impact triggered a massive fire that was later brought under control by emergency responders, who noted that nearly 20 vehicles caught fire after the crash.

Femi One to Otile Brown: Accept highs and lows in your music career

By Tania Omusale   2026-06-14 12:33:34

Femi One said career highs and lows are a normal part of the music industry and urged artists to focus on building strong brands beyond releasing trending songs.

Heritage, music and colour define Nigeria's Calabar Carnival spectacle

By Victor Budi   2026-06-09 15:45:15

At the heart of the carnival is a highly competitive cultural showcase featuring five heritage bands competing for the coveted Band of the Year title.

Throwback: When nganyas played music on compact DVDs

By Molly Chebet   2026-06-08 09:50:53

A look back at how Nairobi’s matatu scene evolved from DVD-screen entertainment and loud music in the early 2000s into today’s high-tech Nganya culture.

Beyond football: Music, culture and tourism to take centre stage at 2026 World Cup

By Victor Budi   2026-06-03 09:16:18

The tournament's official anthem, "Dai Dai", brings together Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy in a track blending Latin rhythms with Afrobeats influences.