Month: February 2024

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Afrobeats

If we didn’t take Headies out of Nigeria it would have died – Ayo Animashaun

Last week, the Headies Academy announced that the award would be returning to Nigeria after it was taken to Atlanta Georgia for two consecutive editions. In an interview with Arise News, the Headies Executive Producer Mr. Ayo Animashaun said that the decision to return the award show to Nigeria was motivated by the plea of Nigerians who demanded that the ceremony be returned to the country. "I realised When you are doing […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 28

Afrobeats

If any of my wives cheat on me it’s over – singer Portable declares

The singer made his stance on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, on Instagram stating, "If any of my wife cheats and I know oti loo because I don’t want to die young. If your wife dey cheat and you no fit talk, that’s means you’re not a responsible man. Sha no forget to say them fit use your woman get you down." Following Portable's comment social media users were quick to respond […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 19

Afrobeats

Lots of talentless people hiding behind Afrobeats – Ruggedman

According to him, the term Afrobeats is for talentless people. “When you ask me what Afrobeats is, I would say Afrobeats is what a lot of talentless people hide behind,” Ruggedman said in a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo. “They said, ‘Afrobeats to the world.’ I said, ‘No. It’s some artists to the world.’ It’s not the Afrobeats [genre], it’s some artists.” He also revealed that it is hurting when […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024 18

Afrobeats

The real joke is in your DP – Burna Boy shades Davido amid feud with troll

Following the heated football match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at the AFCON finals, things took a different turn on social media. Amid the banter over Nigeria's loss, Burna Boy was seen getting into an exchange of words with a troll on Twitter (now X). The X user responded to the singer's recent tweet by referring to the singer's loss at the recent Grammy Awards. Calling him a fool in Yoruba […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024 46

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Headies Awards returns to Nigeria after two international editions

In new developments, the Headies Academy has announced that the prestigious award is set to return to Nigeria in 2024 after two consecutive editions in Atlanta USA. The announcement was made in a press release issued by the Headies Academy on February 7, 2024. "Over the past few years, Afrobeats-as music and as a movement-has exploded beyond our shores and beyond our dreams. Our songs have recorded billions of streams […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 19

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Asake wins best African act at 2024 MOBO Awards [Full Winners List]

At the 2024 MOBO Awards, Asake won the Best African act after fending off competition from other Nigerian superstars including Adekunle Gold, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema. Also in the category were South African Tyla, Cameroonian-American Libianca, and eSwatini artist Uncle Waffles. Asake wasn't the only Nigerian who won at the 2024 MOBO Awards as Afro-gospel hitmaker Limoblaze won the best gospel act. The 2024 Mobo award winners in full Best male act Central Cee Best female act […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 20

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Nicki Minaj teases new collaboration with Burna Boy

The rapper took to social media to share a sneak peek of the remix of 'Tested, Trusted, and Approved' which is one of the singles off Burna Boy's 7th album 'I Told Them'. The upcoming single is coming off the back of Burna Boy's performance at the 66th Grammy Awards where he became the first African artist to perform at the main ceremony. The single also continues a run of international collaboration from the Grammy winner who […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 15

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Jonzing World unveils new signee Glorious

His talent and versatility as caught the eyes of listeners including the seasoned music executive D'Prince who has proven to be an exceptional talent scout after discovering Rema and Ruger. Jonzing World's new signee Glorious makes him the second artist on the label's books as he joins Gdzilla. With D'Prince's track record of success with artists like Rema, and Ruger, fans will eagerly look forward to the Glorious' impact in the industry. After […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 12

Afrobeats

‘We dey game’ – Davido vows not to give up despite Grammy loss

Davido and other Nigerian nominees were snubbed at the 66th Grammys on Sunday, with Tyla, the only non-Nigerian nominee in the maiden Best African Music Performance category, picking up the award. The DMW boss also lost his nominations for the Best Global Music Album and Best Global Music Performance categories. His Grammy loss angered many of his fans who accused the Grammy organisers of complicity. However, addressing his fans via […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024 14

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