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Music show: Nigerian-German singer Nneka on her new EP 'Back and Forth'

In this week's music show, we chat with an artist whose voice has been compared to Erykah Badu and who has worked with the likes of Nas, The Roots and Burna Boy. Nigerian-German singer Nneka is back with a new EP called "Back and Forth" – a reflection on the…

France 24

Nigerian police detain Afrobeats star Naira Marley over death of MohBad

Boss of rising singer’s former music label has denied any involvement in unexplained death

The Guardian - UK

Angélique Kidjo: ‘Music resets your brain. It’s my breath, my purpose – it’s what helps me change the world’

The multi-award-winning artist and activist is headlining the EFG London Jazz Festival later this year

Evening Standard

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From Taylor Swift to Shakira: The 2023 MTV VMA winners list in full

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

The Independent UK

2023 MTV VMA winners list in full – live updates

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

The Independent UK

Burna Boy: I Told Them review – flaunts his talent over great pop melodies

The Nigerian superstar continues his world-conquering year

Evening Standard

Burna Boy, I Told Them... review: Nigerian star pulls his punches on a lovingly crafted but middling new album

An easygoing mix of Afro pop, rap and R&B makes for pleasant, if sometimes bland, listening

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Burna Boy: I Told Them review – Afrobeats superstar punches closer to the mainstream

Eschewing the political controversies of his interviews, the Nigerian musician’s seventh album is streamlined, swaggering and rich with perfectly deployed vocal samples

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how London’s Olympic stadium is transformed during the summer

Timelapse video shows venue being converted for gigs, baseball, athletics and truck racing

Evening Standard

Timelapse video shows transformation of London stadium from West Ham ground to multi-use venue this summer

Footage shows how former Olympic stadium was transformed for baseball games, monster truck show and concerts

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift, SZA and Doja Cat lead 2023 MTV VMA nominations

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

The Independent UK

Obama’s Summer Playlist 2023 is here: we pick our favourite tracks

The ex-President’s excellent music taste careers from J Hus, to Bob Dylan, to Rosalía

Evening Standard

‘Our feminist ancestor’: Ama Ata Aidoo, author, activist and African heroine

In her writing, she depicted bold African women; in her activism, she nurtured and inspired people everywhere

The Guardian - UK

Who is pop star Anitta? Singer performing ahead of Man City vs Inter Milan Champions League final

Brazilian pop star performing ahead of Champions League final

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'Inter Milan have been unstoppable this season': Grammy Award-nominated artist Alesso backs Italians in Champions League final

The Swedish DJ will be performing in the Champions League final Kick Off Show by Pepsi alongside Burna Boy and Anitta

The Guardian - UK

Burna Boy review – historic gig is a swaggering, star-studded triumph

This is the first time an African artist has headlined a stadium in the UK, and Burna Boy rises to the occasion with emotion and energy – aided by guests J Hus, Stormzy, Dave and Popcaan

France 24

Cannes 2023: Tom Hanks & Scarlett Johansson on red carpet for new Wes Anderson movie

This Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival, the spotlight is on a filmmaker with a very recognisable cinematic style: Wes Anderson. His new movie "Asteroid City" includes an all-star cast, with Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Edward Norton and many more. It's his third film to be presented in Cannes after…

The Independent UK

Typewriter artist ‘pleasantly surprised’ Burna Boy liked his depiction of him

James Cook’s depiction of singer Burna Boy took between 60 to 70 hours to create.

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Daily Mirror

Fortnite x Coachella: earn rewards, visit Coachella Island and grab the bad bunny emote

Coachella is coming back to Fortnite with a dedicated Island, more quests, free rewards, and new emotes to get you into the festival spirit.

Los Angeles Times

Want the real Afrobeats experience? For many Black Angelenos, that means a trip to Africa

LOS ANGELES — The first thing Dee Williams noticed was that it felt like home.

FourFourTwo

'Ronaldinho came straight up to me and I was in shock': Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy reveals favourite football memories

Burna Boy is also set to perform the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi, an opportunity he is relishing

Evening Standard

How African music from Burna Boy and Rema to Tems and Libianca has conquered the UK mainstream

The unique sounds of the continent have been embraced by British music fans

Tribune News Service

J. Cole, Burna Boy, Usher and Drake to headline 2023 Dreamville Festival in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. — J. Cole, Burna Boy, Usher and Drake will headline the 2023 Dreamville Festival in Raleigh.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s no good if gigs become the preserve of the posh’ – the crisis facing live music in Britain

Who will fill Britain’s eight new arenas now ticket prices are soaring? Is it true many bands would earn more stacking shelves? And how can official Taylor Swift tickets cost £4,000? Our writer investigates

The Conversation

AKA: slain South African rapper was a once-in-a-generation pop culture sensation

AKA, South Africa’s most recognisable name in hip-hop, was gunned down – with his friend, celebrity chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane – outside a restaurant along Durban’s popular night spot Florida Road on 10 February.

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