Gunna will headline Flytime Fest’s Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged this year.
American rapper Gunna is set to headline the Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged concert on December 22, 2024, at the Eko Convention Center. This marks Gunna’s first headline performance in Africa, highlighting his growing influence on the Nigerian music scene. Renowned for his soulful yet gritty rap style, Gunna has captivated Nigerian fans, particularly through his collaboration with producer Sarz and Afrobeats star Asake on the 2023 hit single, “Happiness”. His fifth studio album, One of Wun, released in May 2024, further cemented his popularity in Nigeria, spending an impressive three months in the Nigerian Apple Albums Top 10 Chart — a first for a non-Nigerian album. The performance is part of the Flytime Fest, celebrating 20 years of Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged. Other headliners include Olamide (December 23), Davido (December 24), and Ayra Starr (December 25), promising an unforgettable cultural and musical experience.
Gunna will be coming to Lagos, Nigeria. December 22nd for ‘Fly Time Fest’ pic.twitter.com/zii75sBmh2
— GUNNAFANDOM (@gunnafandom) November 28, 2024
Juice WRLD’s estate announces deluxe edition of The Party Never Ends.
American rapper, Juice WRLD’s highly anticipated posthumous album, The Party Never Ends, has officially been released by his estate. This marks the rapper’s fifth studio album and follows the earlier release of The Pre-Party EP in 2024. The album arrives just ahead of the fourth annual Juice WRLD Day, a global celebration of his life, scheduled for November 30 in Chicago. The 18-track project is a follow-up to 2021’s Fighting Demons, which received a deluxe edition in 2022. It features notable collaborations, including Nicki Minaj on the “All Girls Are The Same” remix, Eminem and Benny Blanco on “Lace It,” Offset on “Celebrate,” and Fall Out Boy on “Best Friend.” The Kid LAROI also contributes a heartfelt solo track, “Goodbye.” Designed by Takashi Murakami, the album is projected to debut in the Billboard 200’s top 20, with a deluxe edition featuring 10 fan-picked tracks already announced.
JUICE WRLD
THE PARTY NEVER ENDS 💿
(DELUXE)🚨COMING SOON🚨
10 New Tracks Chosen By Fans. pic.twitter.com/a3LpEE7nVW
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 29, 2024
J. Cole to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Forest Hills Drive with an MSG concert.
Dreamsville rapper, J. Cole is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his iconic album Forest Hills Drive with a special one-night-only concert at Madison Square Garden on December 16. Presented by Chase and produced by Live Nation, the event will also mark the release of anniversary edition vinyls and CDs featuring four bonus tracks and alternate covers, now available for pre-order. In addition to the celebration, Cole recently re-released his classic mixtape Friday Night Lights on all streaming platforms. The release coincides with the fifth episode of his podcast Inevitable, which delves into the mixtape’s creation. “This is a very special moment for me,” Cole shared, thanking fans for keeping the project alive. Looking ahead, Cole also announced that the Dreamville Festival will return to Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 5–6, 2025, celebrating its fifth anniversary after drawing over 104,000 attendees last year.
2014 Forest Hills Drive 10 year anniversary show. Madison Square Garden. Pre-sale Monday. On sale Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/vBhDA3zJuB
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) November 29, 2024
Tom Cruise set to star in a new film, Deeper, with Doug Limen.
Hollywood star, Tom Cruise is set to star in Deeper, a supernatural thriller directed by Doug Liman. Confirmed by Liman in an interview with Showbiz411, the director described the film as “scary,” a genre both he and Cruise are tackling for the first time. The project, written by Max Landis, has been in development for nearly a decade. Initially announced in 2016, it has passed through various actors and directors, including Idris Elba, Bradley Cooper, and Gal Gadot. MGM originally purchased the script for a seven-figure sum but later dropped it following allegations of abuse against Landis. Cruise will play a disgraced astronaut undertaking a deep-sea dive into a mysterious trench, where he encounters a sinister force. This marks the third collaboration between Cruise and Liman, following Edge of Tomorrow and American Made. The duo is also developing a space-set NASA movie.
Tom Cruise is set to star in a supernatural thriller ‘DEEPER’ directed by Doug Liman.
The film follows an astronaut on a deep-sea dive exploring a newly discovered trench who soon finds himself confronted by a sinister & dangerous force.
(Source: https://t.co/tXNfG1mDfR) pic.twitter.com/UuECpIjveZ
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 29, 2024
Wizkid’s new album, Morayo debuts at no. 14 on the UK Official Albums Chart.
Afrobeats star, Wizkid is making waves with his sixth studio album, Morayo, which has become one of his most popular releases. The album highlights Wizkid’s RnB and groovy styles, featuring hits like “Piece of My Heart” with Brent Faiyaz and “Kese (Dance).” It has enjoyed massive commercial success, debuting at No. 14 on the UK Official Albums Chart with over 5,600 units sold in its first week, marking his highest first-week sales in the region. Morayo also set a new record for an African album on Spotify Global, amassing 52.8 million opening week streams, surpassing Tyla’s previous record of 46.4 million. With this achievement, Wizkid continues to solidify his position as one of Nigeria’s top commercial stars.
.@wizkidayo’s “Morayo” debuts at #14 on the UK Albums Chart with 5,619 units sold in its first week — his biggest opening week yet.
Listen here: https://t.co/jyPuQNkAC7 pic.twitter.com/5IDIjzRZC2
— Wizkid Source (@WizkidSource) November 29, 2024
