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Xenophobia Threatening Africa’s Entertainment Industry

Artists Should Not Be Held Responsible For The Actions Of Their Governments Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa are once again straining relations with Nigeria, with the entertainment industry caught in the

by Donovan Watkis

01/08/2026

Jay-Z Expands Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee, Alleges Coordinated Extortion Scheme and Mass Plaintiff Recruitment

Jay-Z has filed a sweeping Third Amended Complaint against attorney Tony Buzbee,

Boy George, shown attending a event in New York, will no longer appear in the West End revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” following backlash over a song posted to social media. (JP Yim / Getty Images )

Boy George Says He’s Losing Friends Over Pro-Israel Reggae Song After Exiting Jesus Christ Superstar

Boy George says his outspoken support for Israel is costing him both

Nicki Minaj performs in New Jersey in September 2023. PHOTO: GILBERT FLORES/VARIETY VIA GETTY

Trump Adviser Pursued NICKI MINAJ After Cardi B Endorsed Kamala Harris In 2024 Elections

Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz shared a behind-the-scenes story on the Jack

Rapper Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, outside his mother’s house in Brooklyn, 1995. A new biography by Justin Tinsley contextualizes his life and death. (Clarence Davis / NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Grandmother GG Turns 104

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The legacy of the late hip-hop icon The Notorious

Skippa’s “Detox” Tops Jamaica’s Most-Viewed Songs for July 2026 as Bad Gyal Jade Dominates the Chart

Skippa’s “Detox” is Jamaica’s most-viewed song for the period of the month

Obama Still Has 2005 Reggae in Rotation: Damian Marley and Nas Make Former President’s 2026 Summer Playlist

Despite dozens of reggae releases hitting streaming platforms in 2026, former U.S.

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Keisha Cole and Sean Paul on set at the "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me" (known as "Give It Up to Me" music video

Sean Paul Scores Ninth Platinum UK Single, the Most for a Jamaican Act

British Music Certifications

31/07/2026

Sean Paul has earned a new UK Platinum certification for his 2006 collaboration with Keyshia Cole, “(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me.”

Chronic Law, Vybz Kartel, skippa and Masicka are the top streaming artist on YouTube Jamaica in 2025

Chronic Law Tops Jamaica’s Streaming Chart for July 2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/07/2026

Chronic Law remains Jamaica’s most-streamed artist for the seventh consecutive month in 2026. The deejay, who is currently detained in Florida, generates 9.34 million

Sun Up Party series at Trident Castle Resort January 1, 2026

Sun Up Returns to Portland Emancipation Day As Promoter Eyes 10-Year Milestone in 2027

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29/07/2026

PORTLAND, Jamaica — One of Jamaica’s most beloved destination parties is back this week as Sun Up returns for its second staging of 2026,

Caribbean Music Awards Heads to Trinidad & Tobago for Historic 2026 Staging

Awards

29/07/2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago — The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) is set to make history in 2026 as the prestigious celebration heads

Exclusive: Sales Numbers Are In For Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad

Album Sales

28/07/2026

Buju Banton’s dancehall new project Too Too Bad earned 2,066 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to Luminate data obtained exclusively by World

Bounty Killer: Key to Kingston City Is “More Than a Grammy”

Awards

28/07/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says receiving the Key to the City of Kingston is an honour that surpasses even winning a

Nitty Kutchie Pays Heartfelt Tribute as Bounty Killer Receives Key to the City

Awards·News

28/07/2026

Veteran reggae artiste Nitty Kutchie delivered an emotional tribute to fellow Seaview Gardens native Bounty Killer on Tuesday as the dancehall icon was presented

Buju Banton at the Barclays Arena, Brooklyn. New York, November 17, 2024- image by @AMPWORLDMAG

Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad Debuts At No. 8 On The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

27/07/2026

Following an active week of promotions in New York City, Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad (Gargamel Music/VP) debuts at No. 8 on the Billboard

Sean Paul, Nina Sky and Jabba Among Artists Featured on Netflix’s 72 Hours Soundtrack

Films

27/07/2026

Netflix’s 72 Hours is powered by a soundtrack mixed with hip-hop, reggaeton, Latin music, dancehall and classic funk. Sean Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body,” featuring

Inside 1996: Bounty Killer Reflects on the Year Of My Xperience Album

Features

27/07/2026

Bounty Killer’s My Xperience album spent 16 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, and he closed out 1996 with

Skippa Scores No. 1 as Bad Gyal Jade Leads Female Artists On YouTube Jamaica July 23

YouTube Jamaica Chart

26/07/2026

Dancehall continues to reign supreme on the latest YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart for the week ending July 23, 2026, with the genre accounting for

Reggae Jam Festival Removes Controversial Stage Decor After Dancehall Community Condemns Display

News

24/07/2026

Germany’s Reggae Jam Festival has removed a controversial stage prop after facing backlash from University Of The West Indies Professor Donna P. Hope and

Rick Ross ‘Set In Stone’ First Week Sales: 17,189 Album Equivalent Units

News

24/07/2026

Rick Ross returns to the charts with his 12th studio album, Set In Stone. According to Hits Daily Double, the project will debut at

Tyla: A*Pop Review- Africa’s Pop Girl Has Arrived—But Without the Edge

Album Reviews

24/07/2026

Tyla’s sophomore album A*POP leans fully into her lover-girl persona, delivering a smooth 14-track blend of Afropop, dancehall, and contemporary pop. It arrives after the

Only 8 Jamaican albums have been certified Platinum lead by the 1984 compilation, Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers which ha surpassed 18 million in sales and is certified 18x Platinum by the RIAA.

The Top Selling Jamaican Albums in the U.S. Of All Time

Top Selling Jamaican Albums

22/07/2026

It has now been more than ten years since a Jamaican artist released an album that went on to earn a Gold or higher

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Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for World Music Views

Capleton Returns After 16 Years With Heights Of Fire: ‘This Album Is About Awakening’

Exclusive interview with World Music Views Sixteen years is an eternity in today’s music industry, where artists are expected to release new material at

26/06/2026

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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Exclusives

Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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