I interviewed CIZA - billboard's African Rookie of the Month for Sept - about manifesting a collab with SSIAH before he & TEMS hopped on "Isaka II" and Jimmy Iovine being an unexpected guest at his dinner with Black Coffee in Ibiza. billboard.com/music/music-ne…

Rihanna Welcomes Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky billboard.com/culture/lifest…

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Assata Shakur has "died in Havana, Cuba, as a result of health conditions and her advanced age." She was 78. whatimreading.net/p/assata-shaku…

Assata Shakur joins the ancestors a free woman. She did not die bound by the carceral system and she did not pass away living in a land that never respected or accepted her. Assata taught us that liberation can not be bargained for, it must be taken. Rest Free, Assata.

Mariah Carey’s ‘Here for It All’: All 11 Tracks Ranked billboard.com/lists/mariah-c…

It always feels brand new with African Rookie of the Year, Odeal. ☀️ Watch to learn more about his genre-blending sound.

Ethiopians make the best lasagna I don’t make the rules

Cardi B Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ billboard.com/music/chart-be…

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For the Sept. edition of billboard's African Fresh Picks column, I wrote about: Young Jonn ft. Wizkid, "Cash Flow" SPINALL & VICTONY, "EARLY" After Midnight , "story" Tay Iwar, "NEXT2U" I am... ft. OBA ORIN THE REAL IDAN & Libianca, "African Barbie" billboard.com/music/music-ne…

From Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' to the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack, I rounded up 12 movie soundtracks that include original songs by African artists for billboard: billboard.com/lists/12-movie…

Girls Make Beats Summit 2025 Celebrates International Day of the Girl: Best Photos billboard.com/photos/girls-m…

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.After Midnight is Billboard's African Rookie of the Month for October✨ She might be known as the Songbird, but her creativity takes flight after dark. The Ghanaian star’s debut album 'After Midnight' captures the soulful, moonlit energy that’s shaped her sound since 2019 — blending

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Due to the VIBE/Rolling Stone merger, my time as R&B Reporter has come to an end. I’m still processing today’s news, so bear with me as I get through the calls/texts/emails/DMs. Just know it’s been the joy and honor of my life to document R&B in this capacity. 🤎

Due to VIBE/Rolling Stone merger my position was eliminated and I was laid off. Thankful for the past 4 years of writing+ reporting. lf you have leads for roles in media, journalism, or anything editorial please send my way. Thanks in advance for any kind words.

Tyla Says She’s ‘Here to Spoil the Girls’ During L.A. Brunch Celebrating ‘Chanel’ Single: Stream It Now billboard.com/music/music-ne…