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Rema, Seun Kuti, Amaarae and Tyla Set to Represent Africa at Coachella 2025
Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is powering up for a career milestone as he prepares to perform at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025.
This marks the first time the Afrobeat superstar will take the stage at the globally renowned event, a significant achievement in his rapidly rising career.
Additionally, joining him on the lineup is fellow Nigerian artist and Afrobeat pioneer Seun Kuti, who is no stranger to the Coachella stage.
Known for keeping his late father Fela Kuti’s legacy alive through his music and activism, Seun’s return to Coachella is highly anticipated by fans of the genre.
The festival will also feature other African stars, including Ghanaian singer Amaarae, celebrated for her unique fusion of Afro-pop and R&B.
Also, South African sensation Tyla, whose energetic performances and distinctive sound continue to earn her international acclaim.
Their inclusion highlights the growing global influence of African music across genres.
Coachella, held annually in California, USA, is widely regarded as the world’s largest music and arts festival.
Attracting over 125,000 attendees per day, the event is a cultural melting pot, featuring performances by top global artists alongside immersive art installations and interactive experiences.
Rema, known for chart-topping hits like “Calm Down” and “Dumebi,” has been a driving force in the Afrobeat wave sweeping across the globe.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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