Pastor Munishi has expressed anger over a young Kenyan who remixed his 30-year-old gospel song and is profiting from it on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The pastor is upset that the remix has gained popularity online while he feels his original work is being exploited without proper acknowledgment or compensation.

In the first half of 2026, Afrobeats has shown significant global growth, with digital streaming becoming the main factor in music consumption and commercial success, according to Nairametrics. The article lists the ten most-streamed Nigerian songs on YouTube Music during this period.

Yiya Mozey, a former member of the music duo Back 2 Life, disclosed that he and his partner Ziza Bafana earned very little from their popular songs, despite their widespread success. He mentioned that tracks like 'Tebakulimba' and 'Namagalo' became well-known anthems, yet did not generate significant financial returns for them.

J’Something has released a reimagined version of Johnny Clegg's iconic song 'Asimbonanga', offering a new perspective on the classic track. This rendition aims to celebrate the legacy of the renowned South African musician, known for his impactful contributions to music and culture.

The Nigerian film Ikenga: The Last Festival has surpassed N75 million in box office earnings, making it the highest-grossing Igbo-language film of all time, according to FilmOne Entertainment. The milestone was reported by Nairametrics, which noted the achievement as a significant moment for Igbo cinema within Nigeria's film industry. The figure reflects the film's cumulative performance at the Nigerian box office since its release.

Veteran Nigerian musician Salawa Abeni, 65, has said that jealousy and what she described as 'diabolical attacks' nearly derailed her music career, according to Premium Times. Abeni began her career in 1976 with the release of her debut hit album, 'Late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed.' She made the remarks in comments reported by the Nigerian newspaper.