Tyla is coming to Lagos, Nigeria for A*POP World Tour

Tyla

South African music star Tyla is bringing her highly anticipated A*POP World Tour to Lagos, with a concert scheduled for December 22.

The singer unveiled the tour dates on Monday, confirming that the 34-city run will support her recently released sophomore album, APOP*, which dropped on July 24. 

Organized by Live Nation, the tour will see Tyla perform across Europe, North America and Africa, making it her most ambitious live outing to date.

Although the Lagos venue has not yet been announced, the city has been confirmed as the first African destination on the tour. 

After Nigeria, Tyla will head to Cape Town on January 4, 2027, before wrapping up the African leg in Johannesburg on January 9.

The world tour kicks off in Paris on October 12 before moving through several major European cities, including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm and Copenhagen. 

Tyla will then take the show across North America with performances in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

The A*POP World Tour represents a major career milestone for the Grammy-winning singer, becoming her first headline tour spanning three continents. 

Her previous We Wanna Party Tour in 2025 was limited to Asia, while earlier international performances were largely promotional appearances rather than a full-scale headline tour.

Ayra Starr, Tems, Burna Boy and more to Shine in 'Children of Blood and Bone' film

Nigerian music stars are taking center stage in Hollywood's highly anticipated fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone.

The upcoming Paramount Pictures adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling novel is set to feature some of Nigeria's biggest music exports, both on screen and behind the scenes.

Ayra Starr is set to make her acting debut in the film, marking a major milestone in her career beyond music. 

On the musical front, Grammy-winning singer Tems has been named Executive Producer and Curator of the official soundtrack, contributing three original songs created exclusively for the project.

Joining her is Burna Boy, who will serve as Executive Music Consultant, while BNXN and Fireboy DML have also been confirmed as part of the film's soundtrack lineup.

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Children of Blood and Bone brings together an impressive cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, and Amandla Stenberg.

With Nigerian artists playing key creative roles both on screen and in the film's music, Children of Blood and Bone is shaping up to be another landmark moment for Afrobeats and African storytelling on the global stage.

Davido opens up about the deeper message behind 'I Know Who I Be'

 

Afrobeats star Davido has opened up about the impact he hopes his music has on listeners, saying nothing gives him greater satisfaction than knowing his songs encourage people who struggle with confidence and self-belief.

Speaking during an interview with a music platform while breaking down the lyrics of his song I Know Who I Be, the singer said hearing that his music motivates others is one of the most rewarding parts of his career.

"I'm just happy that my music is bringing confidence to people who don't have the motivation," he said.

Davido explained that I Know Who I Be is built around the idea of embracing individuality rather than comparing yourself to others. 

According to him, everyone has a different journey, and true confidence comes from accepting and living your own story.

"You can't live my story. You should be confident enough to live your story," he said.

The award-winning singer also highlighted what he believes makes African music unique, noting that even songs with deeply personal or emotional messages are often delivered through energetic, danceable sounds.

Reflecting on the music video for the track, Davido described it as an emotional reminder of how far he and his longtime friends have come. 

He recalled the days when they had to secretly leave home to make music and perform, contrasting that period with the present, where they proudly returned to the same location to film a professional music video.

"If you look at the video, the full-circle moment was my guys and me in black suits. Some of my friends and I used to sneak out to do music and perform at shows. Now everybody is proud of me. We are standing in the same place we used to hide in, and now we are shooting a whole music video."

Epoh Music is fixing Nigeria’s DJ booking and event ticket problem

Nigeria’s entertainment scene has always moved fast, but behind the energy of packed events and viral DJ sets is a system that has often been messy, informal, and difficult to track. 

Epoh Music, built by Epoh Technologies, has stepped into that gap with a digital platform designed to simplify two of the most important parts of the ecosystem: DJ bookings and event ticketing.

At the centre of the platform is a straightforward idea; connect the people who create the experience with the people who organize and attend it, without the usual friction.

For DJs, Epoh Music introduces a structured way to get discovered and booked. 

Instead of relying only on personal networks, word-of-mouth, or scattered contacts, DJs can register directly on the platform, build visibility, and become accessible to event organizers actively searching for talent.

It creates a more organised pipeline where DJs are not just waiting for opportunities but are positioned where events are already happening.

On the other side, event organizers gain a simplified booking process.

 Rather than juggling multiple intermediaries or informal negotiations, they can browse available DJs and connect through a more direct system designed for the Nigerian event space.

But Epoh Music doesn’t stop at bookings.

The platform also integrates event listings and ticket sales, turning it into a complete event access system. 

Organizers can list their events, promote them to audiences already engaging with music content, and manage ticket distribution in one place. 

For attendees, it means discovering events and securing entry without having to jump across multiple platforms or channels.

In a market where event promotion is often fragmented between social media, WhatsApp broadcasts, and offline coordination, this kind of centralisation could shift how Nigerian events are discovered and filled.

The platform, accessible via epoh.ng, positions itself as more than just a music product. It is building an ecosystem where DJs, event organizers, and audiences operate within the same digital space — reducing friction and making access to entertainment more direct.

As Nigeria’s nightlife and live event culture continues to grow, platforms like Epoh Music are betting on a future where booking a DJ or buying a ticket is no longer scattered across multiple disconnected channels, but part of a single, streamlined experience.

Whether it fully reshapes the industry remains to be seen, but the direction is clear: Nigeria’s entertainment economy is slowly moving toward structure, and Epoh Music wants to be part of that foundation.

To get started, visit epoh.ng

Dave announces emotional Lagos homecoming show for first-ever Nigeria headline concert

British-Nigerian rapper Dave

British-Nigerian rapper Dave is set to make a major return to his roots after confirming his first-ever headline show in Lagos, Nigeria, scheduled for October 2026.

The award-winning artist revealed via his official X account on Tuesday that he will perform at the National Theatre in Lagos on Friday, 16 October, and Saturday, 17 October, marking a landmark moment in his global tour.

For Dave, born David Orobosa Omoregie, the announcement carries deep personal meaning beyond music. 

The rapper has Nigerian heritage through his father, whose life story has long been reflected in his work and public identity.

His father was deported to Nigeria in 1998 when Dave was only four months old, a life event that has influenced much of the emotional weight and storytelling in his music.

That connection now appears to be coming full circle, with the Lagos shows positioned as both a tour stop and a symbolic homecoming for the artist.

The announcement comes as Dave continues to ride the momentum of his latest album, The Boy Who Played the Harp, while joining a growing wave of international artists bringing large-scale tours to African cities.

For fans in Nigeria, the upcoming shows represent a rare opportunity to experience one of the UK’s most acclaimed rappers live on home soil, in a setting that carries personal and cultural significance for him as well.