Music superstar Tiwa Savage makes her acting debut in Water and Garri, a Prime Video film hitting screens in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage) Playing the lead role of Aisha, Savage portrays an ambitious fashion designer […]
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Tyla’s “Water” Climbs to #7 on Billboard Hot 100
Tyla’s “Water” is at a new No. 7 high on the Billboard 100 Chart, making the Grammy-nominated South African artist the highest-charting lead female African artist on the Billboard Hot 100. This impressive jump further extends the song’s run on the chart to 14 weeks. https://twitter.com/chartdata/status/1744428098999685369 The 21-year-old music sensation is steadily riding […]
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Kemi Adetiba Returns this 2024 with ‘To Kill A Monkey’
After months of anticipation, Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey (TKAM) will premiere on Netflix this 2024. Since her mini-series King of Boys: Return of the King, a follow-up to the critically lauded King of Boys, fans have eagerly awaited her next project. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
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Nigerian-American Actress Ayo Edebiri Wins Best Actress at 2024 Golden Globes
Ayo Edebiri, a Nigerian-American actress, writer, and comedian, took home the award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for her endearing performance in the FX dramedy, The Bear. Her portrayal of Sydney Adamu, a young chef navigating the fast-paced and demanding world of a Chicago sandwich shop, was loved […]
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Red Bull TV’s ‘Uncredited’ Demonstrates why Afro Dance Needs its Own Spotlight
Afrobeats transcends just music, embodying a cultural revolution that embraces language, food, fashion, and notably, dance. Beneath the groovy tunes, the chart-topping anthems, and the charismatic Afrobeats’ artists that we all love lies another expressive force – Afro Dance, the often-overlooked engine helping to drive the movement. The struggle for recognition for Afro Dance […]
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A Recap of the Coolest Events that Made December 2023 ‘Detty’ AF
How dirty was your December? Here at Bounce, ours was filthy! The People of Bounce were present at the hottest events that shaped December in Lagos. Now we’re here to rewind and offer a simple rundown of the coolest happenings that made December 2023 in Lagos a truly detty one. Flytime Fest Flytime […]
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Fresh Out: This Week’s New Music Releases
Another week has gifted us a brand new batch of bangers, ready to blast through your speakers and turn up the good vibes. Whether you’re into catchy pop rhythms, smooth beats, or head-banging anthems, this list has something for every music lover. Hotkid – “Metro” https://youtu.be/wIkaxkxqwt0?si=VdQLk1lW2jMUZTWz Smallgod, Black Sherif – “Fallen Angel” […]
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Hits ₦1bn, the First for any Nollywood Film Ever
A Tribe Called Judah by Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has become the first Nollywood movie to hit a billion naira at the box office. It has the biggest weekend opening in Nollywood, the largest opening for a female director ever and the highest grossing Nollywood film ever. View this post on Instagram A […]
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Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses’ Makes History with RIAA Gold Certification
Rema has once again etched his name in music history. His debut album, Raves & Roses, released in March 2022, has officially achieved RIAA gold certification in the United States, a first for an Afrobeats solo debut. This accolade signifies sales of over 500,000 units in the US, marking a pivotal moment for the genre’s […]
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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is the Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film of All Time
Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah has become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. It was also the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2023. According to data shared by Funke Akindele, in just under three weeks, it raked in ₦854 million at the Nigerian box office. View this post on Instagram […]
Check out the Nigerian Music Acts Coming with Albums in 2024
2023 was a great year for Nigerian music. From Davido’s Grammy-nominated Timeless to Burna Boy’s chart-topping I Told Them…, Nigerian artists solidified their place at the forefront of the international music scene. 2024 is crackling with anticipation for a surge in more artistic audacity. The Nigerian music scene is a sizzling hotbed of talent. Artists […]
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Pheelz’s “Finesse” Ft. BNXN Receives RIAA Platinum Plaque
Pheelz, Nigerian producer and singer-songwriter, has added an impressive accolade to his already growing list. His hit single, “Finesse,” featuring BNXN, has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This means that the song has sold over two million units in the United States. View this post […]
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