Month: August 2023

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Afrobeats

Phyno welcomes his first child

Famous Nigerian rapper, Phyno announced that he and his partner welcomed the birth of their first child. Phyno is most popularly known for its unique afro-rap style. He melds traditional Igbo with English in his songs, and his mastery of this has endeared Nigerians from all over the country to him. Born Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike, Phyno is a multitalented musician combining, singing, rapping, songwriting, and record-producing skills. He has been a prominent face on the Nigerian music scene since the release […]

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Afrobeats

Ruger unveils the tracklist for his forthcoming album, ‘Ru The World’

Ruger reveals the track list for his debut album, Ru The World ahead of its September 1 release. In a previous report, we showed that Ruger was teasing some songs that would be on the album. On an Instagram live with his fans, Ruger played snippets of his unreleased music. On August 30, 2023, Ruger revealed the track list for his highly anticipated debut album, Ru The World. The album boasts […]

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Afrobeats

Iyanya almost committed suicide in 2020 because of financial stagnancy

The financial troubles he faced doubled when the lockdown happened. Singer and songwriter Iyanya has disclosed that he was once at such a low point in his life that he almost took his own life. The Singer revealed this during an interview on the Tea With Tay Podcast, talking about the large blow he suffered after his cash inflow stopped. He narrated the series of events that spiralled into the low point he had in 2020. It all started when […]

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Afrobeats

Burna Boy releases 7th album ‘I told them’.

On August 25, 2023, Burna Boy released his highly anticipated seventh album he called 'I Told Them'. The album packs 15 tracks including the previously released 'Sitting' On Top Of The World' featuring 21 Saavage, 'Big 7', 'Talibans II' featuring Byron Messia, and 'Cheat On Me' feat Dave. The album comes off the back of his 2022 Grammy nominated effort 'Love, Damini' which delivered the hit records 'Last Last', 'For Your Hand' feat Ed Sheeran, and 'Its Plenty'. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Burna Boy […]

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Afrobeats

Korede Bello releases new EP ‘Beauty & Bliss’

Korede Bello, a prominent figure in the music scene unveils his latest musical creation, 'Beauty and Bliss.' His third body of work, 'Beauty and Bliss' showcases his maturity as an artist and his unwavering commitment to pushing his artistry. The EP makes its entrance with the previously released 'Maria,' an enticing fusion of catchy tunes and captivating choruses that has garnered widespread attention on the radio waves. However, beyond the immediate catchiness, 'Beauty and Bliss' offers a more profound musical experience. From the soulful and romantic […]

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Afrobeats

Yvonne Nelson’s allegations almost made me lose my current relationship – Iyanya

The ‘Kukere’ crooner disclosed this while appearing in the latest episode of Tea With Tay podcast hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, aka Taymesan. Yvonne Nelson in her memoir, ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ launched on June 18, 2023, narrated how she found out her ex-boyfriend, Iyanya, was cheating on her with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. Iyanya said after the book was released, someone he was asking out became skeptical about dating him. He said, “That stuff [Yvonne Nelson’s allegations] […]

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Afrobeats

Every artist has substance – Joeboy disagrees with Burna Boy

Burna Boy, in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, asserted that most Nigerian artists make music “without substance”. However, appearing in the latest episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, Joeboy faulted the Grammy-winning singer’s claim. The host asked: “For you as an afrobeats artist, how much balance do you do with living life because following the conversation of Burna Boy saying [afrobeats] artists don’t have substance, how much […]

todayAugust 29, 2023 13

Afrobeats

I’m worth more than $22m – Burna Boy clarifies net worth

He said contrary to the information on the internet that he is worth $22 million (₦16.8 billion) only, his net worth is “way more than that.” He disclosed this in a recent interview with American media outlet, Complex. The interview: “A quick Google search says your net worth is $22 million.” Burna Boy responded: “Hahaha. Let’s not talk about it. Well, I prefer they go that way. That is cool. […]

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Afrobeats

No Ghanaian artiste bigger than Asake – Shatta Wale

He stated this in a Twitter space hosted by Ghanaian media personality, Serwaa, on Wednesday. Shatta Wale said, “No Ghanaian artiste has even made it like Asake. Not even me. “Nobody in this Ghanaian [music] industry has made what Asake has made. Let’s be realistic.” The host inferred: “But you said you are the richest Ghanaian artiste and you haven’t even made it up to Asake’s level?” Shatta Wale replied: […]

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