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‘No disrespect to Davido’ – Portable clears air on song with Dammy Krane

Reports emerged on social media that Portable and Dammy Krane had recorded a diss track against Davido during their studio session, amid Davido’s ongoing social media feud over alleged debt. Reacting to the rumours via a video message making the rounds on X, Portable explained that his studio session with Krane was strictly business and had nothing to do with his beef with Davido. He explained that his studio collaboration […]

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‘I regret not accepting Wizkid’s offer to join his record label’ – Rapper Phenom

Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Phenom, has said he regrets not accepting a record deal from Grammy-winning singer and CEO of Starboy Entertainment, Wizkid, years back. The ‘Man Dem’ crooner said he received juicy offers from Wizkid, Olamide and others to join their record labels at the peak of his career but he declined because he was “loyal” to the now defunct Knight House record label, where he was under contract at […]

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‘I’ve written over 252 songs for my colleagues’ – Peruzzi boasts

Singer and songwriter, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has boasted about writing over 252 songs for his colleagues in the Nigerian music industry. The prolific songwriter said many Nigerian artistes contact him to write songs for them. Taking to his verified X handle, Peruzzi warned opposition fans to quit disrespecting him, bragging that he is the “oracle” their faves “consult” when they need hit He also stated that […]

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Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ first song to hit 100m streams on Audiomack

Sensational Nigerian singer Asake has achieved yet another milestone as his hit song ‘Lonely At The Top’ recently became the first song to hit 100 million streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack. The song, which was one of the standout tracks of his sophomore album, ‘Work Of Art,’ released earlier this year, achieved the feat after becoming the world’s most streamed song on Audiomack. ‘Lonely At The Top’ topped […]

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Nasty C describes Wande Coal & Phyno as his idols

In an interview with Cool FM, Nasty C shared that his trip to Nigeria has been an eventful one as he has not only enjoyed himself but also had the chance to meet some of his idols like Phyno and Wande Coal whose music he says he has been listening to for nearly 1o years.  Nasty C previewed a new single featuring Nigerian Hip Hop star ODUMODUBLVCK at Obi's House in Lagos to an excited […]

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Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ becomes most certified album in Nigeria

Burna Boy records another landmark feat with his sixth album 'Love, Damini.' This remarkable achievement was celebrated at an exclusive private party in Lagos. The artist's groundbreaking accomplishment is a testament not only to his musical prowess but also to how vibrant the Nigerian music industry is. The certifications presented to him were: 1. Love Damini - 5x Platinum (Highest certified album in Nigerian history) 2. Sungba (Remix) — 4x Platinum (highest certified single […]

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Billboard Music Awards: Organisers introduce Afrobeats categories, nominate Rema, Wizkid, others

Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song were among the nine new categories unveiled this year by organisers of the Billboard Music Awards. The others are the top global K-pop artist, top K-pop tour, top K-pop album, and top global K-pop song. The Nigerian quartet of Rema, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems were nominated in the maiden Top Afrobeats Artist category as well as Cameroonian diva, Libianca. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ […]

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‘I’m worth more than $5m’ – Mr Eazi knocks fan

Popular singer and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has vehemently disagreed with a fan who claimed his net worth is just $5 million. A fan with the X handle @ZobaDeGreat had commended Mr Eazi in a post, claiming the singer married billionaire, Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, in a low-key ceremony despite being worth “around $5 million”. Whilst commending the singer, the fan lashed out at those who […]

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I’d love to play single mum – Tems hints at becoming actress

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has hinted at joining the movie industry in the future. The Oscar-nominated diva said she would love to play single-mum roles in movies. Tems, who was raised by a single mother in Lagos, disclosed this in a recent interview with BBC Capital Xtra London. She said, “I’m ready to act in movies. Not ready right now but I’m already good at […]

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