Monique Njale, Author at World Music Views

Akon performs live in Stockholm, in May.Photographer: Michael Campanella/Redferns/Getty Images

$6 Billion Akon City Gets Final Notice To Begin Construction In Senegal

In 2018, Singer singer Akon announced ambitious plans to build a $6 billion futuristic city in Senegal, inspired by Marvel’s Black Panther. Dubbed Akon City, this metropolis was to feature luxury apartments,

04/08/2024

News·Tech

Ye (Formerly Kanye West) & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Is #1 In 44 Countries On Apple Music

03/08/2024

Album Previews·Charts

Shenseea’s Official 100 Most Streamed Songs On Spotify

As of August 1, 2024, Shenseea’s sophomore album Never Gets Late Here has surpassed 30 million streams on Spotify, and her debut album Alpha has crossed a milestone of 120 million streams. She continues to dominate

01/08/2024

Spotify

Sean Paul is set to be honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 staging of the Jamaica Poetry Festival on August 11.

Sean Paul To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Jamaica Poetry Festival 2024

Reggae superstar Sean Paul is set to be honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 staging of the Jamaica Poetry Festival on August 11. The annual event organized and promoted

31/07/2024

News

Rihanna at Savage Fenty launch on Amazon Prime

Rihanna Shows Us Her Underwear Matches Her Shoes

Rihanna has playfully flashed her underwear while revealing a fun and unexpected summer goal. On July 23, the singer shared a video on social media showing her dancing down a city sidewalk

24/07/2024

Fashion

Spice Says She Regrets Doing Cosmetic Body Surgeries After She Almost Died

Dancehall artist Spice says she regrets undergoing surgeries after a near-fatal experience two years ago. The “Suh Me Like It” deejay, who had announced a social media hiatus in October 2022 after

15/07/2024

Health and Wellness·News

The Abyssinians: (from left) Donald Manning, Bernard Collins, and Lyndford Manning.

Clive Hunt Shocked By The Death Of Abyssinians Founding Member Lynford Manning

The death of Lynford Manning, founding member of the reggae group The Abyssinians has shaken up the Jamaican music community. Manning died on June 25 in Miramar Florida. Producer Clive Hunt, expressed his

05/07/2024

News

UK Albums Chart: Stefflon Don’s “Island 54” Misses Mid-Week Rankings Due to Lower-Than-Expected First Week Streams

Stefflon Don’s dancehall driven debut album, Island 54, has surpassed 10 million streams on Spotify. Released on June 28, 2028, via 54 London, the album features singles such as “Whats Poppin” featuring

04/07/2024

Album Sales·Charts

“Cheap Thrills” By Sia Featuring Sean Paul Is Now Certified 9x Platinum In The US

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and Australian singer-songwriter Sia have added another accolade to their 2015 hit song “Cheap Thrills.” The single was certified 9x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America

03/07/2024

Certifications

Stefflon Don’s ‘Dilemma’ Sets New Record for Most Viewed Dancehall Music Video by a Female in 24 Hours

Stefflon Don’s “Dilemma,” featuring Sidhu Moose Wala, GuiltyBeatz, and Steel Banglez, has set a new record for the highest-streaming dancehall song lead by a female artist within the first 24 hours of

25/06/2024

Dancehall·Punjabi

Sizzla Kalonji has more than 80 reggae albums

Sizzla Says Marijuana Charge Affected his Ability To Travel To The US

Reggae artist Sizzla, recently spoke about the impact of his visa status on both his business and personal life. “Spiritually it doesn’t affect me, but on a business aspect, persons out there

21/06/2024

Reggae

New Releases from Ed Sheeran, Peso Pluma, Kehlani, and More On June 21, 2024

Some of the biggest names in the industry are set to drop new singles and albums tonight and midnight (June 21.) Whether you’re a fan of pop, hip-hop, or EDM, there’s something

20/06/2024

New Music Friday

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