Month: May 2024

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Afrobeats

Davido partners with Phantom and Solana to launch meme coin

The coin, currently priced at $0.007783 USD, is gaining popularity since its release on May 29, 2024. Davido also has teamed up with well-known platforms like Phantom and Solana to bring his vision to life. Davido is collaborating with Phantom and Solana, two prominent players in the blockchain industry. By partnering with these established platforms, Davido aims to ensure the stability and growth of $Davido while tapping into their expertise […]

todayMay 30, 2024 36

Afrobeats

Omah Lay & Fireboy excite fans as they announce first-ever collaboration

Fireboy had fans on the edge of their seats when he shared a post saying "It's pretty messed up," in which he tagged Omah Lay on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The post appeared to be an announcement of a possible collaboration and Omah Lay thickened the plot with his reply saying "This world is a messed up place bro," in a post that carried the melancholy and introspection that defines his music. The collaboration will later be […]

todayMay 30, 2024 10

Afrobeats

We need to stick together as Afrobeats artists & continue with our sound – Ayra Starr

On the possibility of Afrobeats getting watered down and losing its originality due to international collaborations and its rising global appeal, Ayra Starr opined that as as long as Afrobeats artists stick together and continue propelling the music, the genre will continue to thrive. It’s not fair at all. People want to put negativity on Afrobeats because it has become so mainstream. The generations of African artists who worked to this extent […]

todayMay 29, 2024 27

Afrobeats

Zlatan celebrates 10 years since music breakthrough

Reflecting on the journey so far, Zlatan, born Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael expressed gratitude to God and his former colleagues at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for their support. He shared an emotional post on social media, recalling his early days as an aspiring footballer before his music career took off. "10 years ago, there was no Zlatan Ibile, just a young guy dreaming of making it big in football," Zlatan reminisced. […]

todayMay 29, 2024 17

Afrobeats

Young John says director Unlimited LA once chased him off the set of a music video

In a recent interview with MTV Base Africa, the artiste was asked a variety of questions and one of those questions was about his most embarrassing moment ever. He then recalled an incident from his humble beginnings at the YBNL record label, as a music producer. He began, "Nobody loves to say their embarrassing moments but I remember a time, some years ago on the set of 'Awon Goons Mi' by […]

todayMay 29, 2024 10

Afrobeats

I low-key feel I make the kind of music Rihanna will like – Ayra Starr

In an interview with the Beat FM, the 21-year-old singer, who met American star, Rihanna at the Authentic Woman Event in London in May 2024, reflected on the encounter. She said, "The funny thing is before I met Rihanna I was literally just having a conversation with a friend four days before. I was like, 'Do you think Rihanna knows me? Do you think she listens to me?' I low-key feel like […]

todayMay 29, 2024 27

Afrobeats

Adekunle Gold calls 2 Baba’s Face 2 Face album the blue print for Afrobeats as the project clocks 20 years.

Adekunle Gold took to his social media page on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to commend 2Baba, acknowledging the profound impact of Face2Face on the music landscape. He described the album as a milestone that continues to shape and inspire generations of musicians. Sharing the album cover on his social media platform, Adekunle Gold expressed his gratitude to 2Baba, recognizing the album's enduring influence. He wrote, "God bless you, @official2baba! 20 years ago, you dropped […]

todayMay 16, 2024 10

Afrobeats

Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, Rema, Seyi Vibez, Tems nominated for 2024 BET Awards

Ayra Starr leads the Nigerian contingent with 3 nominations for Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her single 'Comma'.  Burna Boy earned two nominations for Best RnB/Pop Act and Best Hip Hop Act. Tems also earned two nominations for Best Video Director and Best Gospel/Inspirational Song for 'Me & U'. Davido and Lojay earn a nomination for the Viewers Choice Award courtesy of their appearance on Chris Brown's 'Sensational'. Asake earned a nomination for Best International Act while Seyi Vibez earned […]

todayMay 16, 2024 33

Afrobeats

Pathologist says Mohbad’s neck not bent during burial — no one knows cause of death

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the musician died on September 12, 2023 and was buried the following day. He was aged 27 years. His death generated controversies, prompting Lagos State Government to direct a coroner's inquest into the death. The inquest, which began on October 13, 2023 is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrates' Court. Shokunle said that the cause of the singer's death could not be […]

todayMay 16, 2024 19

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