Future of Music 2025

Meet This Year’s Future of Music Cover Stars
HOMECOMING Festival Returns With Bold, New Era

A four-day celebration of fashion, music, art, sports, and culture.
Eunice Olumide Wants to Honour the Untold Stories of UK Hip-Hop’s History With ‘Secret Lives’

The British-Nigerian multidimensional creative delves deep into the underground rap scene.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Makes History as Nigeria’s First Official Selection at Cannes Film Festival

The debut feature film by Akinola Davies Jr will compete in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival.
Artists Across Sub-Saharan African Achieve Record-Breaking Fiscal Year on Spotify

Spotify’s Loud & Clear transparency report shows Nigerian and South African music industries and artists are achieving unprecedented earnings and global reach.
Little Simz and Vans Keep Pushing Boundaries with the Premium Old Skool

Vans presents the next chapter of the Premium Old Skool Music Collection with Little Simz and Vans EMEA team rider Helena Long.
DAVIDO: THE FERVENT MAN OF THE PEOPLE

More than a decade strong, Davido continues to dominate stages and shape African music culture. We celebrate his legacy ahead of his upcoming fifth studio album, 5ive ,in our March/ April Cover Story.
Joeboy Delivers A Manifesto for Living Free with “Viva Lavida”

Across 13 songs, the Nigerian singer journeys through love and life on his third studio album.