Platinum-selling, multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Davido has announced that his 4th studio album – which is titled Timeless – will be released this Friday, March 31st via Columbia Records.
This will be Davido‘s first studio album since his critically acclaimed 2020 project, A Better Time.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka has announced dates and locations for her upcoming tour. Centered in Europe, with one stop in England, the tour will see the politically charged lyricist heading out on the road in early March. All confirmed shows are listed below.
Mar 08
Tama, Poznan, Poland
Mar 09
Stary Maneż, Gdansk, Poland
Mar 10
Praga Centrum, Warsaw, Poland
Mar 12
Palác Akropolis, Prague, Czech Republic
Mar 14
Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany
Mar 15
Faust, Hannover, Germany
Mar 16
Gretchen, Berlin, Germany
Mar 18
Alte Feuerwache, Mannheim, Germany
Mar 19
Ampere, Munich, Germany
Mar 21
Salzhaus, Winterthur, Switzerland
Mar 22
Kulturkirche, Cologne, Germany
Mar 24
De Roma, Borgerhout, Belgium
Mar 25
Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mar 26
Islington Assembly Hall, London, UK
Belizean reggae artist Nego Hights, who is now residing in the United States, is determined to Go Harder this year! He made that decision after his near death experience with covid-19 in 2020. According to the singer: “I had to give up music for the better part of 2 years and at one point was told by the Doctors that I might not be able to perform any more. After surgery and breathing issues I decided that I will perform again and started telling my self I have to go harder than before to get back and surpass where I was in 2020 before I got sick.”
After making that decision, Hights wrote Go Harder. And with the help of producer Wadadah II, he arranged and mixed the single, which is now #2 on DJ Kat’s Top 5 (UK). The production was done at DOVE Muzik Studio in Evanston, Illinois (United States). Nego Hights and the team at DOVE Muzik report that Go Harder is making a lot of noise in parts of West Africa, the U.S. and the U.K. It is also considered a hit on social media.
Hights responded to its rapid success by saying: “I would like for this song to bring out the best in the listeners, this song is all about you being your biggest fan, cheerleader, believer and supporter and I pray it will encourage and motivate the listeners to Go Harder for their goals no matter what.”
The city of Miramar will present the 3rd annual Afro Carib Festival on Saturday, February 25th from 5 to 11pm at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater – 16801 Miramar Pkwy – in Florida. There will be performances by Koffee, Jacob Forever, J. Perry, Alexander Star and Yung Wylin.
According to the host, Commissioner Alexander P. Davis: “The Afro-Carib Festival brings together musicians, craftsmen, artists, creators, food vendors, and fans in celebration of the power of the Diaspora, who are descendants of native Africans. The Afro-Carib Festival not only honors our collective roots, but also celebrates and shines a spotlight on the beauty of our people and our global cultural impact.”
Afro Nation, arguably the world’s biggest afrobeat music festival, has announced their first U.S. show, set for May 27 and 28 at LoanDepot Park in Miami. They’ve also shared that African pop stars Burna Boy and WizKid will be the headliners.
They will be supported by Rema and Asake, dancehall legend Beenie Man, CKay, BNXN, Black Sherif, French rapper Franglish, and many more.
One of Jamaica’s most multifaceted recording artists – Gyptian – will be live in concert at The Rink Studios, Sacramento’s newest state-of-the-art music venue, located at 1031 Del Paso Boulevard, on Saturday, January 28th. Doors will open at 8pm, but the actual show will not begin until 10pm.
This 21 and over event, which is being presented by HASO Live, will also feature DJ Fiji and Selector Stakweeds. Tickets are available on eventbrite.
On Friday, January 20th, To’alepai Productions will host veteran Jamaican artists Etana and Gyptian, as well as emerging acts Marina Davis and Bonafide, at The Warehouse – 2020 Auiki Street – in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an all ages event that’s scheduled to begin at 8pm (local time).
There is a $40 entrance fee and tickets are available on eventbrite.
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