When Spotify decides to throw a party, you know you’re in for a night of immense fun. On October 13th, the music streaming giant organized a party held at La Madison Place, Lekki, Lagos, to celebrate over 13 billion streams of Afrobeats on Spotify. View this post on Instagram A post […]
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Earlier this year, Spotify launched a microsite that tracks everything Afrobeats. This digital exhibit acts as living proof to the artists, producers, music executives and more, who continue to contribute to make Afrobeats a worldwide phenomenon. And to celebrate this huge milestone, Spotify planned a party set for October 13th, 2023. Before the grand party […]
The world is buzzing with new releases every other week! It’s an exciting time for artists, with so many potential gains. This week, there are even more projects to check out. Make it a weekend of great music, get into the freshest sounds out: Lil Durk, J. Cole & Burna Boy – “All […]
London-based Nigerian music sensation, Nissi, has arrived with her sophomore EP, Unboxed. With an array of talented producers by her side, including TSB, Killertunes, Telz, etc, Nissi creates an interesting 7-track project. The EP’s lead single, “Nobody,” featuring Fireboy DML, has already crossed 4 million streams and received critical acclaim. The underlying message […]
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In this age of streaming, Afrobeats has taken center stage, boasting over 13 billion streams in 2022 alone on Spotify. But what’s the story behind this genre that has become a fave worldwide and just how grand is its cultural impact? Thanks to Spotify’s microsite exclusive to Afrobeats’ info, we have some facts to share. […]
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ODUMODUBLVCK’s mixtape, Eziokwu (The Truth), is finally out. A receptacle of 14 tracks, the project contains features from Blaqbonez, Amaarae, Bloody Civilian, Wale, Reeplay, Teezee, PsychoYP, Ecko Miles, Cruel Santino, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan, and Fireboy DML. ODUMODUBLVCK blends a spectrum of musical influences over the tracks, weaving together elements of drill, hip-hop, highlife, and […]
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It’s that time again! New music arrives every week. And here at Bounce, we’ve got our ears tuned to the rhythm of the music scene, ready to bring the coolest, freshest sounds right to you. Tems – “Me & U” BNXN – Sincerely, Benson (Album) Odumodublvck – Eziokwu (Album) […]
Tems falls back actively to the music scene with a new track, “Me & U.” Since If Orange was a Place, her 2021 sophomore EP, the world has been fiending for another masterpiece with expectations sky-high. Before she was thrust into mainstream attention, Tems fiercely guarded her sonic identity. She retells this in her […]
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The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards has added a new category to honor African music. The category — “Best Afrobeats” — has Asake, Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Davido and Rema as its contenders for this year’s edition. The nominees for this year also include 26 first timers including Asake who snagged two […]
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It is an undisputed fact that when reality television is mentioned in Nigeria, Big Brother Naija is what comes to the mind of the average Nigerian. The show represents a new form of escapist entertainment that has firmly established itself within the Nigerian zeitgeist. In fact, a study carried out by Samuel Oluniran and published […]
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Skit-making in Nigeria is at its Golden Age. Business is booming and many entertainers are making an entrance into the industry. At first glance, eyebrows may be raised at the near-sudden opulence displayed by these entertainers, doubting if skit-making is actually the source of their wealth. However, one’s suspicions may be eroded after learning of […]
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The balancing act between authenticity and international popularity has become increasingly complex in the age of globalization and digital music consumption. The rise of Afrobeats, a genre characterized by its groovy rhythms and African cultural influences, has played a pivotal role in thrusting Nigerian musicians onto the global stage. With artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, […]
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