Davido’s New Album “Timeless” Drops On March 31st

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.

Nneka Announces EU & UK Tour Dates

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 Is Going Harder! (@Realnegohights)

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.”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “GO HARDER”

Koffee To Headline Afro Carib Fest In Miramar

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.”

Burna Boy & WizKid Will Headline The 1st Afro Nation Festival In The U.S.

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.

International Recording Artist Gyptian Will Perform In Sacramento On Jan. 28

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.

Etana & Gyptian Will Perform In Hawaii On Jan. 20th (@EtanaStrongOne @RealGyptian)

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.