Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Wizkid, has become the first African musician to earn the BRIT Billion award for over 1 billion streams in the United Kingdom, UK. It's one billion UK streams for @wizkidayo, who was presented with his BRIT Billion Award while in London for his incredible show at the Tottenham Hotspur […]
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Burna Boy has accomplished yet another great feat by setting a new opening day record for a Nigerian artist on Spotify with his latest single, “Big 7.” Within the first 24 hours of its release, the single amassed 841,000 streams, surpassing the previous Nigerian record of 789,000 streams held by Davido’s ‘Over Dem’. […]
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As we bid adieu to the hectic weekdays and embrace the long-awaited weekend, what better way to kickstart the weekend than with a curated collection of brand-new songs? Here’s a handpicked list of new songs and music projects that hit the airwaves this week: Adekunle Gold – Tequila Ever After (Album) Burna […]
Bella Shmurda recently released an EP titled DND. It comes less than a year from the success of his acclaimed debut album, Hypertension. This project encapsulates a defining moment in Bella Shmurda’s artistic journey, revealing a fresh soundscape. But most specifically, it heralds the dawn of a new musical cosmos for Bella Shmurda, one that […]
Lagos Fashion Week returns for its 12th edition from October 26th to 29th, 2023. This event puts Lagos at the forefront of the global fashion community, celebrating Africa and diaspora’s indigenous craftsmanship. As a pivotal force in Africa’s fashion ecosystem, Lagos Fashion Week aims to drive fashion beyond boundaries, empowering communities and creating meaningful […]
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Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio recently featured rising Nigerian rapper, PsychoYP, who sat down for a chat with the hosts, Ebro and Nandi Madida, about his latest album, Osapa London, which dropped on July 14th, 2023. The young Abuja-bred rap prodigy found his musical passion early on, channeling it to create his distinctive rap-sung […]
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Rema’s “Calm Down” remix with Selena Gomez has emerged as the number one most streamed Afrobeats song in US history, surpassing CKay’s “Love Nwantiti.” .@heisrema's "Calm Down" is now the #1 most streamed Afrobeats song in US history, surpassing @ckay_yo's "love nwantiti". pic.twitter.com/t7NpeFwd7f — chart data (@chartdata) July 21, 2023 This news comes […]
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Nigerian artist, Shallipopi, snags a spot on the Billboard charts for the first time with his latest track, “Ex Convict.” The song, which was released on July 7th via Plutomania/Dvpper Music, has quickly risen to the No. 26 position on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Shallipopi’s music journey took flight in 2021 when […]
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Burna Boy’s historic show at London Stadium on June 3rd is now available to stream on Apple Music Live. Run it back! @burnaboy's #AppleMusicLive performance is streaming again right now on @tiktok_us. https://t.co/LTYt73LnhV pic.twitter.com/9axdkX0iHe — Apple Music (@AppleMusic) July 20, 2023 This event marked the first time an African artist headlined a stadium show […]
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Nigerian Afropop artist and producer, Idahams, returns with the release of the remix of his popular single “Wetin No Good,” featuring Afrobeats artist and dancer, Eltee Skhillz and Nigerian rapper, Dandizzy. The original track amassed nearly five million global streams and gained viral popularity on TikTok. Released via Grafton Records, the “Wetin No Good” […]
In an impressive array of accolades, Nigerian superstar, Rema, triumphs again as his debut album, Rave & Roses, is now certified Platinum in Canada, after surpassing 80,000 units in sales — the first-ever album in the history of the Afrobeats genre to conquer this remarkable feat. The success of Rave & Roses extends beyond […]
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Asake has been tagged as the highest streamed artist of the first half of the year by TurnTable Charts after he amassed a staggering 240.1 million on-demand streams. Undoubtedly, Asake’s debut album, Mr Money With The Vibe, has played an instrumental role in catapulting his career to unprecedented heights. With 440 million on-demand streams in […]
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