Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, headlined the closing night of the 2026 Afro Plus Fest in Maryland, United States, on Sunday, according to Information Nigeria. The performance marked 15 years since his breakthrough in the music industry. The 35-year-old Grammy Award winner closed the three-day festival, which ran from 4 to 6 September.

BellaNaija highlights five new essential Afrobeats releases for the weekend, featuring a preview of Davido's upcoming album, a collaboration between Jorja Smith and Wizkid, and new singles from Falz, Ayra Starr, and Fola. These tracks are recommended for updating weekend playlists.

Afrobeats artist Davido addressed the issue of child abduction by wearing pins with the names of 39 kidnapped children and seven teachers during a performance. He emphasized that there is no image to protect when children are being kidnapped, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

A video from Davido's Afro Plus Festival has circulated online showing nightlife promoter Cubana Chiefpriest being stopped from entering the backstage area while Davido's wife Chioma was allowed through. The moment, captured at the concert, has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with users debating the incident. Neither Cubana Chiefpriest nor Davido has publicly addressed the footage, according to Legit.ng.

Afrobeats musician Davido has drawn public attention with cryptic posts on social media about Nigeria's 2027 general elections. According to Legit.ng, the singer's tweets hinted at a surprising development in January, prompting debate among fans and critics alike. His remarks have generated widespread reactions online, with supporters and detractors weighing in on his bold predictions about the country's political future ahead of the polls.

Ugandan artist Mungu Feni has participated in the Showbiz101 2026 music camp, a seven-day creative industry program held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 23 to 30, 2026. Organized by bridgeAFRIC, the event aimed to connect African creatives with global industry players through education, collaboration, networking, and music, enhancing opportunities for talent on an international scale.