Stream Afropop hitmaker Joeboy’s highly-anticipated album ‘Body & Soul’
Nigerian global pop star Joeboy released his sophomore album ‘Body & Soul’ today. The fifteen-track effort features the Lagos-born star’s well-streamed hits like the title track, ‘Duffel Bag’, ‘Contour’, and ‘Sip (Alcohol)’. Also on this album are collaborations with Joeboy’s peers, like BNXN, ODUMODUBLVXK, CKay, Oxlade, and more. There’s also a random unlikely collaboration with American rapper Ludacris on ‘Chicken, Spice & Curry’ that you need to hear. Stream the love-filled album below with the mesmerising tracklisting produced by E Kelly, Tempoe, Dëra, Tytanium, Yung Willis, Timmy, and Kemena.
Post Malone announces new album ‘Austin’, shares tour dates
This week, Post Malone announced the release of his forthcoming album titled ‘Austin’. Malone’s album will be out on July 28, 2023, and tomorrow, a new song called ‘Mourning’ on Friday, May 19. In April, the recording artist dropped the first single ‘Chemical’. In addition, Malone shared his return to North America with a tour called ‘If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour’. The Live Nation-produced tour will have twenty-four dates beginning on Saturday, July 8 in Noblesville, Indiana and ending on Saturday, August 19 in San Bernardino, California.
In a post to his Instagram, he typed “proud to announce my new album titled “Austin” dropping on July 28th 🥹
this whole deal has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and exciting records I’ve worked on. i feel it captures who i am as a man and as an artist in this moment. thank y’all so much for your patience, and thank you for being there with me in my hardest times. i love y’all so much, and am ready to fucking party with y’all. cheers, and keep spreading love💕🍻
-Austin”.
If Ya’ll Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying 2023 Tour Dates
Sat Jul 08 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sun Jul 09 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Tue Jul 11 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Wed Jul 12 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Fri Jul 14 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Jul 15 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Mon Jul 17 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Wed Jul 19 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sat Jul 22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Sun Jul 23 – Hartford, CT– XFINITY Theatre
Tue Jul 25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Wed Jul 26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Sat Jul 29 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Mon Jul 31 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 01 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Aug 03 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Tue Aug 08 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Thu Aug 10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Sat Aug 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sun Aug 13 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 15 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 16 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 19 – San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater
Meta celebrates Africa’s ‘Rising Stars’ in its 2023 ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign
As part of the Africa Day celebration on May 25, Meta announced the third iteration of its pan-African ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign. Themed “Rising Stars”, this year’s edition aims to amplify the voices and stories of eight rising talents from across Africa, who are building a global presence and changing the way Africa is viewed on the international stage.
Representing several creative industries ranging from music, fashion, and lifestyle, to art, this year’s self-shot ‘vlog-styled’ short stories provide a glimpse of the creators’ world and highlight how being African inspires their creativity. Alongside this, Meta is running a dedicated community Reels challenge—#ShareYourAfrica #AfricaMade, encouraging the African community on Instagram to celebrate their authenticity—whether through dance, music, fashion, food or art. For Africa Day Meta will be holding a fireside chat with a selection of key figures from across the continent—exploring the global impact of Africa’s youth and how platforms like Instagram are helping to fuel their global appeal.
Commenting, Kezia Anim-Addo, Director of Communications, Sub-Saharan Africa, Meta, said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate Africa Day this year by amplifying the stories of just some of our talented rising stars from across the continent who are shining a spotlight on African culture, music, food, dance, fashion, and so much more in their own voices. Every day, we see young African creatives use Meta technologies, like Instagram and Facebook, to share their stories, express themselves, and bring people together in incredible and inspiring ways. We’re proud that our technologies have a role to play in amplifying these voices and stories, both locally and globally.”
The Rising Stars: Made by Africa, Loved by the World
Available to view on Instagram on each creator’s page as well as on the Meta Africa Facebook Page, are the stories of:
Henry Ohanga (Kenya): An award-winning recording and performing artist, popularly known as Octopizzo, who is using his talents to inspire change in art, music, sports and culture.
Fhatuwani Mukheli (South Africa): An internationally exhibited visual artist, filmmaker and photographer passionate about healing people through visual arts.
Jacqueline Acheampong – Gyakie (Ghana): A singer, songwriter, and performer whose music features catchy melodies and infectious beats. With several performances in Ghana and across the world, she has clinched multiple local and international awards.
Enioluwa Adeoluwa (Nigeria): A fashion and lifestyle influencer who has carved a niche in the fashion industry, collaborated with international brands, and built a strong community of GenZ fans around the world.
Njang Mengu Collins (Cameroon): A singer and rapper popularly known as Ko-C, who combines a distinctive fusion of Afropop and hip-hop with his songs successes having led to several international nominations.
Qhamanande Maswana (South Africa): A visual artist celebrated internationally who effortlessly blends reality with imagination in each portrait, often depicting the beauty and challenges of everyday life in South Africa.
Fena Gitu (Kenya): A renowned female “Urban Soul” singer, songwriter and producer who has partnered with local and global artists. She has received several recognitions for her phenomenal work in the music industry and continues to be appreciated beyond Kenyan borders.
Adesokan Emmanuel – Shanks Comics (Nigeria) A social media comic, skit maker, content creator, brand influencer and media personality who believes in the power of storytelling
Shakira features her kids in new music video ‘Acróstico’
On Monday, Shakira released a music video for her new single “Acróstico,” in which she stars alongside her kids, Sasha, 8, and Milan, 10.
The music video shows Sasha and Milan’s room being packed up, seemingly due to Shakira’s split from their father, Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué. The lyrics of the song match the theme, as Shakira sings a love letter to her kids telling them that they make her feel better amid challenging times.
As Shakira sings her piece, her boys sit next to her at the piano. Sasha and Milan each take a turn in the spotlight for the video, singing and playing the piano as Shakira looks on like a proud mom.
The sweet video ends with Shakira embracing her boys.
Watch Houston rocker JonoJono’s tearful visual for ‘Shadeless’
About a month ago, Houston-based singer-songwriter JonoJono released the official video for his record ‘Shadeless’. A cocktail of “tools” sometimes used for self-harm, like pills and needles, traces the shape of his head as he lies down and sings his heart out about crying out and wanting to fit in.
The Texan rocker’s self-directed picture is “an ode to freedom, self-expression, and embracing one’s [own] authenticity” in the press email. Previous releases include ‘My Mommy (Remix)’ from his ‘In a Toxic World’ EP (featured in an indie film) and his cover of Deftones’ ‘Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)’.
Since its release, it has debuted on MTV’s Spankin’ New. Without further ado, check out the emotive visual below. Then, tell a friend about the rising artist.
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