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Adekunle Gold marks 10 years since debut single ‘Sade’
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold is celebrating a decade since his breakthrough single Sade propelled him to fame in December…
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Tyla dominates 2024 billboard music awards, winning both afrobeats categories
South African artist Tyla capped off a remarkable year by winning both major Afrobeats categories at the 2024 Billboard Music…
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Burna Boy teases new single “bundle by bundle” ahead of detty December
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has hinted at the release of a new single titled Bundle By Bundle as he…
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Davido blasts Nigeria’s leadership, says country lacks the right guidance to reach potential
Afrobeats megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has voiced his frustration with Nigeria’s leadership, asserting that the country’s lack…
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Nigerian music consumption soars by 146% in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped
Nigerian music continues to shine on the global stage, with Afrobeats leading the charge. For four years running, Nigerian artists…
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Davido reveals upcoming album, announces new single featuring Chike and Odumodublvck
Nigerian music superstar Davido has revealed that his next album will be released in early 2025. The announcement came during…
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Wizkid honors late mother, continues Afrobeats evolution with ‘Morayo’ album
Afrobeats star Wizkid has released his sixth studio album, Morayo, a deeply personal project that combines his signature Afrobeats style…
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Rema and Seun Kuti to perform at Coachella 2025
The lineup for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been revealed, with Nigerian stars Rema and Seun…
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Ruger and Tiwa Savage release highly anticipated single “Toma Toma”
Nigerian music stars Ruger and Tiwa Savage have teamed up for the release of their new single, “Toma Toma,” which…
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Burna Boy brings energy to Los Angeles concert, previews new music
Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy delivered an electrifying performance at the Peacock Centre in Los Angeles on October 23, 2024.
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Afrobeat rivals Davido and Wizkid fuel feud speculation with London nightclub snub
In a tense encounter, Nigerian music superstars Davido and Wizkid reportedly snubbed each other at a London nightclub early Saturday…
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Wizkid unveils highly-anticipated single ‘Piece of My Heart’
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid has dropped his first single of 2024, "Piece of My Heart," featuring American R&B sensation Brent…
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Tiwa Savage set to drop highly anticipated single ‘Forgiveness’
Nigerian music superstar Tiwa Savage is gearing up to release her latest single, 'Forgiveness', this Friday, October 18, 2024. The…
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Asake’s “Wave” makes NBA 2K25 soundtrack, solidifies afrobeats’ global presence
Nigerian music sensation Asake has achieved another milestone in his illustrious career, as his collaboration with British rapper Central Cee,…
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From Mushin to Stardom: The Rise of Oxlade
Once, his identity was questioned, and his response was simple yet profound: “I am Oxlade from Africa.” Born Ikuforiji Olaitan…
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Afrobeats powerhouse Davido unites with rising star Darkoo on seductive new track
In a thrilling collaboration, Nigerian music icon Davido has teamed up with British-Nigerian sensation Darkoo to create a sultry and…
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Pheelz emphasizes that music is not a get-rich-quick scheme
Nigerian singer and producer Philip Kayode, better known as Pheelz, has clarified that music should not be viewed as a…
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MTV VMA: Tyla becomes first South African to win award in Afrobeat category
Tyla has become the first South African to win a VMA, securing the Best Afrobeats award for her hit “Water.”
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MTV VMA: ‘You should have rejected the award’- Do2dtun to Tyla
Nigerian On-Air Personality, OAP, Do2dtun has blasted South Africa singer, Tyla, following her acceptance speech at the 2024 VMA Awards.…
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Launched into global afrobeats limelight, The Therapist returns with electrifying single ‘4X4’
Fast-rising Afrobeats sensation, The Therapist, has made a triumphant return to the music scene with his highly anticipated single '4X4',…
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Desiigner’s ‘Shyio’ ignites debate on Afrobeats globalization
American rapper Desiigner has sparked intense debate with his new single 'Shyio', which combines Afrobeats percussions with catchy melodies, marking…
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Charge what you’re worth – Shallipopi defends Nigerian artists’ high fees
In a candid interview with News Central TV, Shallipopi weighed in on the controversy surrounding Nigerian artists' high booking fees,…
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Hip-hop lost Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido to Afrobeats – Illbliss
Veteran rapper Tobechukwu Ejiofor, better known as Illbliss, has expressed regret over the departure of music stars Wizkid, Davido, and…
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Flavour agrees with Buju Banton on Afrobeats lacking depth
Nigerian highlife artist Chinedu Okoli, better known as Flavour, has voiced support for Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s critique of…
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Wizkid reveals what profession he’d have entered if music hadn’t worked out
Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Wizkid has revealed that football would have been his alternative career if music hadn’t panned out.
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Wizkid picks up 7 nominations in AAE Awards
Nigerian superstar Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has been nominated in seven categories in the Africa…
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Wizkid @ 34: Check out these 10 mind-blowing records set by the superstar Afrobeats icon
Since arriving on the Nigerian music scene in 2011 with his debut album 'Superstar', Wizkid has rapidly climbed - true…
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You have made Imo proud by choosing to marry from there – Cubana Chief Priest to Davido
Celebrity businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has appreciated Afrobeats star, Davido, for not “discarding” his fiancee,…
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Health problems cause Isaac Geralds’ to abort 110-hour singing marathon
Isaac Geralds, a US-based Nigerian singer, has suspended his attempt to set a 110-hour world record for the longest singing…
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Yemi Alade slams colleagues berating ‘Afrobeats’
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has berated her colleagues who downplay the Afrobeats genre. She said that while it is not…
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I will gladly wave the Afrobeats flag – Pheelz
Multiple-award-winning producer and singer-songwriter, Pheelz has shared his thoughts on artists choosing to disassociate with Afrobeats.
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My collaboration with Rema will dictate future of Afrobeats – Pheelz
Music producer turned singer, Pheelz, has expressed his eagerness to join forces with Rema. Pheelz stated that he is convinced…
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