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• Juju Music Icon Professor Y.K. Ajao Dies at 72; Tributes Pour in for the "National Juju King"

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian music industry is in mourning following the death of legendary Juju musician Yekini Kolawole Ajao, known professionally as Professor Y.K. Ajao. The 72-year-old veteran...

• Seun Kuti Claims Late Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti Contracted HIV From Spousal Infidelity

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti alleged during a recent social media broadcast that his father, Fela Kuti, was the victim of a terminal illness brought into his home by his wives. Kuti...

• Legendary Artist 2Baba Celebrates 25 Years in Music with Landmark "Experience" Concert Marking a Quarter Century of Afrobeats Excellence

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Music icon Innocent "2Baba" Idibia marked his 25th anniversary with a grand concert at Eko Hotel and Suites. The event, featuring a reunion of early 2000s legends and modern stars,...