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 […]
Category: B Side
Bella Shmurda is Back with New EP, ‘DND’
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
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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PsychoYP Features on Apple Music’s Rap Life Africa
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)” Now Most Streamed Afrobeats Song in US
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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Shallipopi Breaks into Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart
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 Now Streaming on Apple Music Live
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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Idahams, Eltee Skhillz, and Dandizzy Thrive as a Triple Threat on the ‘Wetin No Good’ Remix.
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” […]
Rema Sets a New Record with ‘Rave & Roses’ Going Platinum in Canada.
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 Tops TurnTable Charts as Highest Streamed Artist in First Half of 2023
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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Burna Boy is Set to Headline a Concert at the South African FNB Stadium in September
Burna Boy will be in South Africa on September 23rd, 2023 for his concert which will take place at the First National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg. This will be his second visit to South Africa, a year after headlining the DStv Delicious Festival at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. South Africa! 🇿🇦FNB […]
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Big Brother Naija Season 8 Will Make its Debut this July
In an unprecedented move for the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) television reality show, devoted fans will have the opportunity to witness their beloved housemates from past seasons as they vie for a whooping cash prize of N120 million over a 70-day period. This long-awaited announcement made by the official Big Brother Naija social media […]
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