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		<title>Mic Monsta vs Njoku : Le génie lyrique du Cameroun fait face à son moi intérieur</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mic Monsta vs Njoku : Le génie lyrique du Cameroun fait face à son moi intérieur Le poids&#8230;]]></description>
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<p><strong>Mic Monsta vs Njoku : Le génie lyrique du Cameroun fait face à son moi intérieur</strong></p>



<p>Le poids lourd du rap camerounais,&nbsp;<strong>Mic Monsta</strong>, vient de sortir son album le plus introspectif et audacieux à ce jour —&nbsp;<strong><em>Mic Monsta vs Njoku</em></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>— un projet qui dévoile chaque couche de son identité, de ses blessures et de ses victoires.</p>



<p>Disponible dès maintenant exclusivement sur le site officiel de&nbsp;<strong>KwataMusic</strong>, l’album entraîne les auditeurs dans un voyage profond de confrontation intérieure, de guérison et d’évolution artistique.</p>



<p>“<em>Né dans un système brisé, on ne m’a pas offert la plénitude. J’ai dû la sculpter à partir du chaos”, confie Mic Monsta — une déclaration qui résume parfaitement le ton de ce projet de 22 titres!</em></p>



<p>Chaque morceau ressemble à un chapitre d’un duel psychologique et spirituel entre&nbsp;<strong>Mic Monsta</strong>, la personnalité publique, et&nbsp;<strong>Njoku</strong>, l’homme derrière le micro.</p>



<p>L’artiste y explore la vie, la douleur, l’amour, la célébrité et la résilience — transformant les morceaux brisés en un chef-d’œuvre musical.</p>



<p>L’album réunit une impressionnante liste de collaborateurs, dont&nbsp;<strong>Jovi, Magasco, Sean Tizzle, Faashon Dee, Marnick</strong>&nbsp;et&nbsp;<strong>Lhormi Seven</strong>, mêlant le rap de rue camerounais à une afro-fusion riche et à une narration émotionnelle.</p>



<p>Des titres comme&nbsp;<em>“Attack ft Jovi”</em>,&nbsp;<em>“Mamacita ft Sean Tizzle &amp; Magasco”</em>&nbsp;et&nbsp;<em>“Adulthood”</em>&nbsp;mettent en lumière la polyvalence de Mic Monsta, tandis que&nbsp;<em>“Te Amo”</em>&nbsp;et&nbsp;<em>“Drowning / Last Tribute”</em>&nbsp;dévoilent son côté le plus vulnérable.</p>



<p>Au-delà de ses paroles puissantes, la production rassemble une équipe de haut niveau du son africain :&nbsp;<strong>Gaiux ODT, Rex OrB, Slimbeatz, Hikeyux</strong>&nbsp;et&nbsp;<strong>98Beatz</strong>&nbsp;contribuent tous à la richesse sonore qui définit ce projet.</p>



<p>Sorti sous&nbsp;<strong>Kwata Music Inc</strong>,&nbsp;<em>Mic Monsta vs Njoku</em>&nbsp;n’est pas qu’un simple album — c’est une&nbsp;<strong>réflexion</strong>, une&nbsp;<strong>révélation</strong>, et peut-être le moment le plus marquant de la carrière de l’artiste.</p>



<p>Dans un monde où beaucoup de rappeurs courent après les tendances,&nbsp;<strong>Mic Monsta choisit la vérité.</strong></p>



<p>Et dans&nbsp;<em>Mic Monsta vs Njoku</em>, la vérité résonne plus fort que jamais.</p>
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		<title>Gather Worship releases debut album ahead of Global Church Event Gather25 on March 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Listen to the new worship album “Hear the World That You So Love Sing Back to You” feat.&#8230;]]></description>
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<p><em>Listen to the new worship album “Hear the World That You So Love Sing Back to You” feat. Grammy</em><em>®</em><em> Award-Winners&nbsp;Matt Redman&nbsp;</em><em>﻿</em><em>Jason Ingram and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.</em></p>



<p>On March 1st, Gather25 is bringing together Christians across the world for 25 hours on an unprecedented scale. Ahead of this groundbreaking global moment, the event’s corresponding music collective,&nbsp;<strong>Gather Worship</strong>, has just released six powerful songs that reflect the voice of the global Church via its debut album ‘<strong>Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You</strong>,’ out today,<strong>&nbsp;February 21st</strong>&nbsp;(Integrity Music).&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Listen to ‘Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You,’ here:</strong></p>



<p><a href="https://found.ee/heartheworld" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>found.ee/heartheworld</strong></a></p>



<p><strong>Learn more about Gather25, including the schedule, speakers, worship leaders and more, here:</strong></p>



<p><a href="https://www.gather25.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>gather25.com</strong></a></p>



<p>The new album will serve as the soundtrack to the first-of-its-kind event, bringing together 20 worship leaders from ten different countries to unify their voices to spread the Gospel. Listeners will hear songs in multiple languages including Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili, offering a glimpse into the heart of the global Church.</p>



<p>&#8220;I had the joy of executive producing this album with my good friend, Jason Ingram,” says Matt Redman. &#8220;We gathered some songwriters for a few days together in California and Jennie Allen flew in to convey to us all the vision of Gather25. I feel like everyone in the room really resonated so much with what she shared, and the songs started to flow.&#8221;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Artists featured on the album include Grammy® winners Matt Redman, Jason Ingram, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, who recently won a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance/Song, as well as a variety of multi-award-winning and emerging artists from around the world:</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nigerian singer-songwriter Sinach (Nigeria)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nigerian worship leader kaestrings (Nigeria)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;East African group Pambio (Kenya)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brazilian worship leader Gabriela Rocha (Brazil)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worship leader and&nbsp;CCM artist Chris Tomlin (USA)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bethel Music co-founder Jenn Johnson (USA)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Carolina-based collective ELEVATION RHYTHM (USA)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Christian rocker Martin Smith (UK)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guatemalan group Miel San Marcos (Guatemala)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9x Grammy® nominee Matt Maher (USA)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taiwanese worship ministry Stream of Praise (Taiwan)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Youth with A Mission&nbsp;and Circuit Riders leader Lindy Cofer (USA)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indian worship artists Prakruthi Angelina and Akshay Mathews (India)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;American-Israeli musician Josh Aaron (Israel)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;French singer Sandra Kouame (France)</p>



<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Haitian artist Jean Jean (Haiti)</p>



<p>‘Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You’ is a reflection of the vibrant global community of worshippers that will come together across cultures, denominations and languages to participate in Gather25 on March 1.</p>



<p>Several artists from the album will perform during the Gather25 broadcast, including Matt Redman, Jenn Johnson, Sinach and Matt Maher.</p>



<p>To join the Gather25 broadcast on March 1st, or for more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://gather25.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">gather25.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>&#8220;Nouvelles Energies&#8221;: Xzafrane dévoile un documentaire relatant un exploit inédit sur TV5MONDE.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Zewo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Le rappeur camerounais Xzafrane a encore frappé fort en réalisant un projet audacieux et inédit : la création de&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="has-text-align-justify">Le rappeur camerounais <strong>Xzafrane</strong> a encore frappé fort en réalisant un projet audacieux et inédit : la création de <strong>8 titres en seulement 12 heures</strong>, réunissant plusieurs figures majeures de la scène musicale camerounaise. Ce projet monumental, à la croisée de l’art et de la performance, a été couronné par la diffusion d’un documentaire exclusif sur <strong>TV5Monde</strong>, témoignant de l’intensité et de l’énergie qui ont animé cette aventure exceptionnelle.</p>



<h3 id="une-prouesse-artistique-et-humaine" class="wp-block-heading">Une prouesse artistique et humaine</h3>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">En l’espace de <strong>12 heures</strong>, <strong>Xzafrane</strong> a rassemblé des acteurs emblématiques de l&#8217;industrie musicale tels que <strong>Adah Akenji, Dex Willi, Hen&#8217;s, Maalhox</strong>, et bien d&#8217;autres, pour concevoir, de la direction artistique à la publication, en passant part le choix des thématiques,  l&#8217;écriture,  le mix et le mastering, <strong>8 titres originaux</strong>. Cette expérience unique, mêlant créativité, discipline et collaboration, a repoussé les limites de la production musicale traditionnelle.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-justify">Chaque acteur impliqué a apporté sa touche, démontrant que l’unité et la synergie peuvent donner naissance à des œuvres remarquables, même dans des délais aussi restreints. Ce projet témoigne non seulement du talent des participants, mais aussi de la capacité de <strong>Xzafrane</strong> à fédérer des talents autour d’une vision commune.</p>



<h3 id="un-engagement-qui-depasse-la-musique" class="wp-block-heading">Un engagement qui dépasse la musique</h3>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">Connu pour son authenticité et ses textes engagés, <strong>Xzafrane</strong> a toujours placé son art au service de causes sociales et culturelles. Originaire du Cameroun, il s’est imposé comme un porte-voix de la jeunesse africaine, en dénonçant les injustices et en mettant en lumière les richesses culturelles du continent.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">Avec ce projet de 12 heures, il fait un pas de plus en démontrant que la musique est aussi une célébration de l’effort collectif, de la créativité instantanée et de la capacité des artistes à relever des défis hors normes.</p>



<h3 id="une-diffusion-internationale-un-rayonnement-culturel" class="wp-block-heading">Une diffusion internationale, un rayonnement culturel</h3>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">La diffusion de ce projet sur <strong>TV5Monde</strong> marque une étape importante dans le rayonnement de la musique camerounaise. Elle met en lumière une scène artistique dynamique et riche, capable de produire des projets de grande envergure en un temps record.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">Ce documentaire, au-delà de raconter les coulisses de cette performance, célèbre également l’esprit de collaboration qui anime l’industrie musicale camerounaise. Il constitue une source d’inspiration pour les artistes, les producteurs et les fans, en montrant qu’il est possible de transformer une idée audacieuse en réalité tangible, même sous pression.</p>



<h4 id="xzafrane-lacteur-federateur-dun-rap-camer-vivant-en-mouvement" class="wp-block-heading">Xzafrane, l’acteur fédérateur d’un RAP Camer vivant en mouvement</h4>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">Avec ce projet, <strong>Xzafrane</strong> renforce son image d’acteur fédérateur et d’innovateur. Il prouve que la musique peut être une aventure collective où l’unité et la créativité prennent le dessus sur les contraintes. En réunissant en si peu de temps des figures majeures de la musique camerounaise, il confirme qu’il est un pilier incontournable de la scène culturelle africaine.</p>
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		<title>LADY PONCE écrit sa &#8220;Légende&#8221; avec un album célébration</title>
		<link>https://news.aftown.com/lady-ponce-ecrit-sa-legende-avec-un-album-celebration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Zewo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[La reine du bikutsi camerounais, Lady Ponce, est sur le point de marquer l’année musicale 2025 avec son&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="has-text-align-justify">La reine du bikutsi camerounais, <strong>Lady Ponce</strong>, est sur le point de marquer l’année musicale 2025 avec son tout nouvel album intitulé <em><strong>Légende</strong></em>. Prévu pour le <strong>17 janvier</strong>, demain, cet opus promet d’être une célébration de son incroyable carrière et un cadeau pour ses fans, qui la suivent depuis près de deux décennies.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-justify">En prélude à cette sortie très attendue, <strong>Lady Ponce</strong> a dévoilé le clip de son dernier single, <em><strong>C’est fini</strong></em>. Une chanson poignante où l’artiste explore les thèmes de la résilience et de la renaissance, illustrant une fois de plus sa capacité à toucher les cœurs à travers des mélodies vibrantes et des paroles puissantes. Le clip, d’une esthétique soignée, mêle tradition et modernité, avec une mise en scène qui met en avant la force et la grâce de <strong>Lady Ponce</strong>.</p>



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<h3 id="un-album-attendu-avec-impatience" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Un album attendu avec impatience</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-justify"><strong><em>Légende</em> </strong>s’annonce comme un projet riche en émotions et en diversité musicale. Si l’on en juge par <em><strong>C’est fini</strong></em>, Lady Ponce pourrait bien proposer un album qui traverse les frontières du bikutsi pour toucher un public encore plus large. Ce projet pourrait également confirmer son statut d’icône culturelle au Cameroun et au-delà.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-justify">Les fans n’ont plus que 24h à attendre avant de plonger dans cet univers musical inédit. En attendant, le clip de <em><strong>C’est fini</strong></em> est disponible sur toutes les plateformes et donne un avant-goût prometteur de ce qui pourrait être l’un des plus grands moments musicaux de cette nouvelle année.</p>



<h3 id="rendez-vous-le-17-janvier-2025" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rendez-vous le 17 janvier 2025 !</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-justify"><strong>Lady Ponce</strong> invite ses fans à se préparer pour ce voyage musical exceptionnel. Suivez l’artiste sur ses réseaux sociaux pour ne rien manquer des actualités autour de <em><strong>Légende</strong></em>.</p>



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		<title>Loocid Unveils LOOCID&#8217;S DIARY: A Journey through Afrobeat and R&#038;B</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Zewo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cameroonian artist Loocid has released his latest EP, LOOCID'S DIARY, a vibrant collection of songs that beautifully blends Afrobeat and R&#038;B influences. With heartfelt lyrics and infectious rhythms, this project cements his place as one of the rising talents in the African music scene.]]></description>
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<p class="has-text-align-justify">Cameroonian artist <strong>Loocid </strong>has released his latest EP, <em><strong>LOOCID&#8217;S DIARY</strong></em>, a vibrant collection of songs that beautifully blends Afrobeat and R&amp;B influences. With heartfelt lyrics and infectious rhythms, this project cements his place as one of the rising talents in the African music scene.</p>


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<p class="has-text-align-justify">Born <strong>Akwo Charles Malonga McCoy</strong>, <strong>Loocid </strong>hails from the Southwest region of Cameroon. His journey into music began alongside his work as a graphic designer and songwriter, showcasing his multifaceted artistry. A graduate in Business Management from the University of Buea, Loocid first performed under the name &#8220;Emcee&#8221; before adopting &#8220;Loocid&#8221; in 2023 to reflect his evolving sound. His music seamlessly bridges modern Afrobeat vibes with the soulful essence of R&amp;B, making him a standout figure in the industry.</p>



<p>The EP’s standout track, <em><strong>Pay Day</strong></em>, is a dynamic Afrobeat anthem that captures Loocid’s signature energy. With its compelling rhythms and relatable themes, the song resonates deeply with listeners. The track is accompanied by a stunning visualizer that complements its vibrant mood, showcasing Loocid’s creativity beyond music.</p>



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<p><em><strong>LOOCID&#8217;S DIARY</strong></em> is now available on all major streaming platforms, inviting fans to dive into its immersive soundscapes.</p>



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		<title>Krys M Marque l&#8217;industrie musicale Camerounaise avec son premier album &#8220;Empreinte&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Zewo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Le vendredi 29 novembre 2024 restera une date mémorable pour Krys M et la scène musicale camerounaise. Après des mois de préparation, l’artiste a dévoilé Empreinte, son tout premier album, lors de showcases exclusifs organisés à Yaoundé et Douala. Ces concerts, tenus les 9, 22, et 23 novembre dans les Instituts français de ces deux grandes villes, ont permis à ses fans de découvrir l’essence de cet opus à travers des performances live d’une rare intensité.]]></description>
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<p>Le <strong>vendredi 29 novembre 2024</strong> restera une date mémorable pour <strong>Krys M</strong> et la scène musicale camerounaise. Après des mois de préparation, l’artiste a dévoilé <em><strong>Empreinte</strong></em>, son tout premier album, lors de showcases exclusifs organisés à <strong>Yaoundé </strong>et <strong>Douala</strong>. Ces concerts, tenus les <strong>9, 22</strong>, et <strong>23 novembre </strong>dans les<strong> Instituts français </strong>de ces deux grandes villes, ont permis à ses fans de découvrir l’essence de cet opus à travers des performances live d’une rare intensité.</p>



<p>Composé de<strong> 12 titres</strong>, <em>Empreinte</em> reflète la richesse artistique de <strong>Krys M</strong>. L’album mêle des sonorités modernes à des influences africaines et aborde des thèmes universels tels que l’amour, la résilience et la quête de soi. L’artiste, déjà reconnue pour ses hits tels que <em><strong>À chacun sa chance</strong></em> et <em><strong>Qui croira verra</strong></em>, affirme son désir de laisser une marque durable dans le paysage musical grâce à cet album qui allie sensibilité et innovation sonore.</p>


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<p>Aujourd’hui <strong>disponible sur toutes les plateformes de streaming</strong>, <em>Empreinte</em> s’annonce comme une œuvre majeure qui consolide la place de <strong>Krys M</strong> parmi les figures montantes de l’industrie musicale camerounaise. Son single, <strong>Merci</strong>, sorti quelques mois plutôt annonçait déjà les couleurs frappantes qui ressortent de cet album</p>



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<p>Pour en savoir plus sur l&#8217;album ou écouter les morceaux, rendez-vous sur les plateformes de streaming. Que pensez-vous de ce projet ? Partagez vos impressions sur les réseaux sociaux avec le hashtag <strong>#Empreinte</strong> .</p>



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		<title>D’Banj Drops “Entertainer – The Sequel” Tracklist feat. Wyclef Jean, Youssou N’Dour &#038; Awilo Logomba</title>
		<link>https://news.aftown.com/dbanj-drops-entertainer-the-sequel-tracklist-feat-wyclef-jean-youssou-ndour-awilo-logomba/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erica Arthur]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>D’Banj</strong>&nbsp;has unveiled the tracklist for his fifth studio album, “<strong>Entertainer – The Sequel</strong>,” set for release on August 9, 2024, via DB Records.</p>



<p>The album is a fusion of Afrobeats and Afropop, boasting 11 tracks and two bonus cuts. It features a star-studded lineup, including Grammy winner&nbsp;<strong>Wyclef Jean</strong>, African legends&nbsp;<strong>Awilo</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Logomba</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Youssou N’Dour</strong>, American superstar&nbsp;<strong>Akon</strong>, South African hitmaker&nbsp;<strong>DJ Maphorisa</strong>, and NBC’s The Voice Sensation&nbsp;<strong>Chechi Sarai</strong>. The new album, which is a follow-up to his 2008 album “<strong>The Entertainer,</strong>” also features collaborations with Nigerian musicians including&nbsp;<strong>Phyno</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Timaya</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Peruzzi</strong>,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Kayswitch</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Zlatan</strong>.</p>



<p>“Entertainer – The Sequel” is available for pre-save starting today, July 23rd and will be released on August 9, 2024.</p>



<p>Expressing his excitement, D’Banj shared, “Life is a maze of self-discovery and my new album, ‘Entertainer – The Sequel’ confirms this truth to me. It’s a true reflection of my growth as an artist and my continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of African music. The past 20 years have been an incredible ride, and I am grateful for the support and love I have received. I am thrilled to share this new chapter in my musical journey with my fans.</p>



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		<title>Tems Unveils “Born In The Wild” Album Tracklist feat. Asake &#038; J. Cole</title>
		<link>https://news.aftown.com/tems-unveils-born-in-the-wild-album-tracklist-feat-asake-j-cole/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erica Arthur]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 12:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The countdown to&#160;Tems‘ highly anticipated first debut studio album “Born In The Wild” has officially begun! Today, the&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>The countdown to&nbsp;<strong>Tems</strong>‘ highly anticipated first debut studio album “<strong>Born In The Wild</strong>” has officially begun! Today, the superstar released the album tracklist, featuring 16 songs. The album is set to be released on June 7 and fans can expect collaborations from&nbsp;<strong>Asake</strong>&nbsp;and the American rapper&nbsp;<strong>J. Cole</strong>&nbsp;on tracks titled “<strong>Get It Right</strong>” and “<strong>Free Fall</strong>” respectively.</p>



<p>A month ago, Tems released the soulful track “<strong>Love Me Jeje</strong>” from the album and premiered the album title track “<strong>Born In The Wild</strong>”&nbsp;at a live performance<a href="https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/05/tems-jimmy-fallon-tonight-show/">&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon</strong></a>.</p>



<p>Next month, in June, Tems will kick off her world tour, starting in Europe on June 12 and wrapping up in Australia on November 15 according to her&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6y3cjfoCp3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">schedule</a>.</p>



<p>See more details of the tracklist below:https://www.instagram.com/p/C7mhByPIzR1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bellanaija.com&amp;rp=%2F2024%2F05%2Ftems-album-tracklist%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2819.5%2C%22ls%22%3A926.9000000003725%2C%22le%22%3A1794.199999999255%7</p>



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		<title>Shattawale Releases “The Truth” Ahead Of “G.O.G” Album</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team aftown]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Dancehall artiste, Shattawale, has released an Ep ahead of his album release in October. The 11-tracked Ep,&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Dancehall artiste, Shattawale, has released an Ep ahead of his album release in October. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The 11-tracked Ep, “The Truth” was released on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 , and has “Dem no fit wait” as the first track. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">During his performance at the Summerstage Music Event in New York, Shattawale disclosed that his upcoming album “Gift Of God” will be officially released on Monday, October 17, 2022.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Ep which is meant to promote the upcoming album and it is made up of four tracks; Cool Down‘, ‘I Pray‘ and ‘Love Is A Medicine‘ was produced by Beatz Vampire. The last track off this project, ‘Maya‘ owes production credit to Gigz Beatz. The mixing and mastering was by Da Maker Studios.</span></p>
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		<title>“Bad Since 97” Set To Be Released On August 25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team aftown]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Young Nigerian vocal sensation, BNXN, formally known as Buju has revealed the track list for his upcoming project,&#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Young Nigerian vocal sensation, BNXN, formally known as Buju has revealed the track list for his upcoming project, “Bad since 97”.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hope you carry this news like you did the other 😅🙏🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BadSince97?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BadSince97</a> </p>
<p>Preorder : <a href="https://t.co/y3KrVJXW3g">https://t.co/y3KrVJXW3g</a> <a href="https://t.co/KhxCR35qS3">pic.twitter.com/KhxCR35qS3</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Benson (@BNXN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNXN/status/1560346865287266304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p></span>Taking to social media on Thursday August 18, he stated that the 7-track album will include his 2022 released ‘Kenkele’ featuring Wande Coal. Also on the album are Wizkid and Olamide on songs ‘Many Ways’ and ‘Modupe’ respectively.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“Bad since 97” will be released on -August 25 of this year. </span></p>
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