Tyla’s VMAs Triumph: South African Star’s Best Afrobeats Win Celebrates Africa’s Global Rhythm

Tyla, the Johannesburg-born singer behind “PUSH 2 START,” took home the Best Afrobeats trophy at the 2025 MTV VMAs, outshining nominees Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Tems and Ayra Starr. Her victory celebrates Africa’s flourishing music scene and underscores the genre’s growing global influence—and inspires the African diaspora across continents every day.

Africa’s Richest Man Nears Full Capacity at Dangote Refinery: A New Era for Nigerian Energy and Regional Markets

On 22 August 2025, Aliko Dangote’s $19 billion single‑train refinery in Lekki surged toward its 650,000‑barrel‑per‑day capacity, processing around 610,000 bpd. The facility’s rise is reshaping Nigeria’s energy market, slashing fuel imports and positioning the country – and West Africa – for greater economic independence.