Afrobeats
4 LAS News stories tagged “Afrobeats”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 12 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian singer Wizkid has become the first African artist to exceed 12 billion streams on Spotify, a milestone achieved through his solo work and high-profile international collaborations.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 13:16 WAT · 2 sources
Burna Boy and Yseult headline NFL Paris Game halftime, showcasing Afrobeats at Stade de France
Nigerian star Burna Boy performed alongside French singer Yseult during the NFL Paris Game halftime on 25 October 2026, marking a high‑profile Afrobeats appearance at the Stade de France.
Photo: Catherine Omeresan Sutherland / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 03:45 WAT · 1 source
Adekunle Gold and Burna Boy Represent Afrobeats on Ballon d’Or Red Carpet in London
Nigerian singers Adekunle Gold and Burna Boy attended the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium on 26 October 2026, marking the first time the event was held in London and highlighting Afrobeats on football’s premier stage.
Photo: Nuță Lucian from Cluj-Napoca, Romania / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 1 source
Nigeria’s hypemen energise Afrobeats with high‑octane crowd‑call style
Emerging performers known as hypemen are reshaping Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene through rapid, improvised vocal delivery and electrifying stage presence, a trend exemplified by university‑born star Toby Shang.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 1 source