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Fireboy features Lagbaja, Seun Kuti, Jon Baptiste on his 4th album ‘Adedamola’

Fireboy has now released the tracklist for the album which will feature guest appearances from notable Nigerian artists Lagbaja, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, Afrobeats hitmaker Lojay, and Grammy-winning American singer and songwriter Jon Baptiste. The 14-track album will also feature Nigerian superstar disc jockey, musician, and producer Spinall. The track list has sparked excitement from fans who are thrilled about the rare music release from Lagbaja who hasn't released any song in over two […]

todayAugust 26, 2024 11

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Asake makes history as he reaches 50 entries on the Billboard Afrobeats chart

In the chart week of August 24, 2024, Asake's 'Lungu Boy' debuted 9 songs on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart. 'Active,' his collaboration with Travis Scott moved up 7 spots to NO. 1 while 'MMS' featuring Wizkid debuted at NO. 7. 'Mood' debuted at NO. 12, 'Fuji Vibes' at NO. 14, and 'Suru' featuring Stormzy at NO. 16. Worldwide enters at NO. 18, 'Mentally' at NO. 20, 'Skating' at NO. 22, and 'I Swear' at NO. 25, and 'Ligali' at NO. 25. With nine new songs off the 'Lungu Boy' appearing on the Billboard Afrobeats Song Chart, Asake […]

todayAugust 26, 2024 13

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We need to promote African Music not just Afrobeats – Flavour says

In a recent interview on The Afrobeats Podcast with Adesope, Flavour was asked how he felt about being left out of the list of Afrobeats' biggest global exports. The hitmaker quickly pointed out that he wasn't bothered with such a conversation as he doesn't identify as an Afrobeats artist. "I am not an Afrobeats artist. I am an African artist," Flavour replied. He also pointed out how the microscope is currently on […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 15

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Even if we don’t do music, can’t we still be brothers? – Paul Okoye asks brothers

Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream, Paul, aka Rudeboy, questioned why he and his brothers can’t come together as family members even if they are no longer in business together. He began, "Even if we don't do Psquare, can't we still be brothers? Even if we don't do music, can't we be brothers?" He added, "Let me just end it there. Thank you very much. Like I said previously, I don't want to talk […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 11

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Rema reportedly paid $3M to perform at the wedding of India’s richest man Ambani’s son

The eyes of the world are turned to the Indian city of Mumbai where the son of the country's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to get married on July 12, 2024. Nigerian global star Rema is among the artists set to perform at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant whose budget is rumoured to be $600,000,000. Rema, whose hit single 'Calm Down' topped chart in India is rumoured to have been paid $3 million for the event […]

todayJuly 15, 2024 47

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Wizkid bags 7 nominations in Africa Arts Entertainments Awards

The awards is to recognise and celebrate the achievements of music artistes across the African continent. Wizkid is competing in several categories, including AAEA Best Continental Male Artiste and AAEA Continental Artiste of the Year. He was also nominated for Continental Album/EP of the Year for his project ‘S2’, along with honors for his collaborations and singles, Best Continental Intl Feature for ‘Work Me Out’, Best Continental Afro RnB Hit […]

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‘I’m frontman of Africa’s most successful band’ – Seun Kuti boasts

In a recent interview, Kuti claimed that Egypt 80 is Africa’s most successful band, boasting about his important position in society as the frontman of the band. He said he shares his opinions freely without fear because he can’t be threatened by culture, adding that the media and African award organizers were already overlooking his music. Kuti said, “I won’t stop speaking my mind because I’m no longer afraid of […]

todayJuly 8, 2024 17

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‘It’s insulting to say I’m not on same level with Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy’ – Rema

The singer stated this while addressing the backlash that trailed his controversial tweet; “No more Big 3 there’s now a Big 4” in his new song ‘Hehehe,’ which was released via Mavin Global Holdings on Monday morning. Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido are widely regarded as the biggest Nigerian/Afrobeats artists in the world and are jointly referred to as the “Big 3.” But Rema has been insisting that he is […]

todayJuly 8, 2024 16

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K1 De Ultimate urges Davido and Dammy Krane to end fight

During a recent performance, KWAM 1 reportedly addressed the ongoing feud between the two artists. Dammy Krane has been slandering Davido concerning a murder. To the point that Davido had to sue him. Regardless, KWAM 1's message was clear: "Davido and Dammy Krane must put an end to their fight," he declared. This public plea for peace comes amidst online back and forth between the artists. Burna Boy has also publicly asked for […]

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