Dumomi The Jig, a UK-based Nigerian musician and rising star in the Afrobeats scene, has unveiled his latest single, ‘Butterfly’. This track, released via Adult Global Nation, follows the tremendous success of Dumomi’s previous single, Maria, featuring the Queen of Afrohouse, Niniola. With over a million views on YouTube and critical acclaim from notable publications…
TENI, THE ENTERTAINER or Teniola Apata has become one of afrobeats shining stars. Her eclectic mixture of sounds and her fearlessness has established her as one of the most important millennium voices in Nigeria’s music scene. After two years of releasing a string of successful records, the talented muso has released her debut album Wondaland….
Recently, Nando’s launched Mix It Up Vol. 3, an EP executive produced by Grammy-nominated South African artist Musa Keys. The project brings together international talents A$AP NAST, Teni, and Unknown T, alongside South African producers like Duppy, Nkulee, and Toby Franco. The EP celebrates Amapiano, blending it with diverse music styles, recorded between Johannesburg’s Flame…
From its inception, Bubblegum Club has always been a dedicated platform for amplifying new music from emerging talents across the African continent. To this day, it remains steadfast in its commitment by offering itself as a means of fostering cross-cultural work. By showcasing the work of young musicians like Kemuel, Bubblegum Club hopes to continue…
R&B music and the month of love go together like peanut butter and jam. If musicians get their timing right, their music could have instant and eternal appeal. Fresh from two sold-out Candlelight Concerts in Toronto for Valentine’s Day and a headline performance in Atlanta for Black History Month, ZENESOUL got the timing right with…
BubblegumClub is proud to announce that today, South African multidisciplinary artist Muzi’s fifth studio album uMUZI is officially released through Fool’s Gold. This autobiographical collection explores Muzi’s personal universe and the journey that shaped it. The artist’s musical odyssey began amidst the rolling hills and coastal plains of Empangeni, a township just 140 kilometres north…
Nigeria is a clear leader in the African fashion scene. Its designers have a rich history and traditions from which to draw inspiration, blending modernity with cultural essence to transcend boundaries and reach global audiences. Beyond mere aesthetics, Nigeria’s enduring impact on the global stage elevates African fashion, shaping the industry’s practical trajectory. This artistry…
If we are being completely honest – in mainstream popular music right now – Amapiano artists seem to be some of the musicians who take very seriously the meaning of the words “world tour”. “Pitori to the World” or “Amapiano to the World” are not mere catchphrases of global superstardom ambition or marketing gimmicks. They…
In the sizzling heat of summer, music fans worldwide have reason to rejoice! Independent Afrobeats maestro and Dangbana Republik president, Bella Shmurda, has announced his highly anticipated EP DND, set for release on July 26. The new project comes in the wake of Shmurda’s debut album Hypertension, which skyrocketed to an impressive 250 million global…
With the combination of her musical background and influences, it comes as no surprise that, as a singer and unapologetic misfit, Y’akoto is always ready to challenge herself in new genres, and she has done it again this time! Following the release of the sultry single Secret, her first release after relocating to Ghana, the…
Bubblegum Club had the opportunity to chat with Gyakie, a rising star in Ghana’s Afro-fusion scene. My first question to her was about her intriguing name. She replied: “In my local language, anything that is spelt ‘gy’ is pronounced as a ‘j’.” Born Jackline Acheampong, professionally known as Gyakie, the songstress has music in her…
2022 was a great year for music. There was a consistent flow of good music across multiple genres and 2023 promises the same. The New Year offers a clean slate which gives artists more freedom, more inspiration, and to experience more growth. It also gives an opportunity for artists that have been in hibernation for…
