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Tems says her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ is about her experiences

Tems who dropped a new single on April 26, 2024, titled 'Love Me Jeje' stated that her debut album will carry the experiences and lessons that shaped her into who she is now. " 'Born in the Wild' is actually about my journey. It's about my experience as me, and about the experiences I've had so far. And it really felt like the life I lived before, the life I […]

todayApril 29, 2024 16

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Wizkid shades Don Jazzy and Ladipoe over rapper’s comment on Afrobeats

Multiple award-winning singer and performer Wizkid whilst addressing fans' comments and questions made subtle shades at the Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy and his artist Ladipoe following the rapper's comment on the struggle of the Afrobeats' identity, This comes right after the singer sparked a debate of a possible beef with Davido following his recent video update on social media. The statement by Wiz came right after the Mavin Records rapper […]

todayApril 29, 2024 15

Afrobeats

Davido announces transfer of DMW artists to Nine+ Records

During his press tour for his Madison Square Garden Timeless concert, Davido had many interviews with the media. He recreated the iconic Kobe Bryant 2001 championship photo, he declared himself the Greatest of all time in Nigeria among other things. The Grammy-nominated artist announced his collaboration with a US distribution firm, UnitedMasters, to introduce a fresh label named Nine+ Records. This new venture announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, aims to encompass a variety of genres beyond Afrobeats, […]

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Afrobeats

Pheelz says he will boldly & proudly wave Afrobeats flag

According to the hitmaker, Afrobeats is a movement fuelled by the spirit of Nigerian and African people. He shared that while some artists have the right to either choose to associate or disassociate with the movement, he identifies with the movement and will gladly wave its flag. "For me, I feel like it's a tag for how we make our music. It's a form of identifying what we do and […]

todayApril 25, 2024 18

Afrobeats

Rotimi claims to have brought Afrobeats sound to America

Actor and singer Rotimi recently made claims that he played a huge role in introducing the Afrobeats sound to the United States. During his interview with the 85 South comedy show, the American star recounted his pivotal moment in opening Wizkid's inaugural US show in 2012. He spoke about paving a path for the afrobeat sound through his hit single, Love Riddim. Rotimi's claims sparked a mixed bag of reactions on […]

todayApril 25, 2024 19

Afrobeats

Tems opened doors of global recognition for African female artists – Tyla

She admitted that Tems is exceptionally talented as she relished working with her on her eponymous debut album. Tyla spoke in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, UK. She said, “Working with Tems is amazing. She is so talented. She is literally a force. I’m so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us [young African female artists]. “We made such a beautiful song […]

todayApril 22, 2024 20

Afrobeats

Spyro reveals he regrets not finding love before fame

In a candid discussion with Drip Check on Saturday, April 20, 2024, Spyro lamented the challenges he faces in discerning genuine affection, fearing that potential partners may be attracted to his celebrity status rather than his true self. He revealed apprehension about not knowing if someone loves him for who he is or solely for his fame. Reflecting on his ideal partner, the Shutdown crooner emphasized the importance of intelligence, stating that he is drawn to […]

todayApril 22, 2024 20

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Tunde Onakoya sets new world record for longest chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, has successfully set a new world record for the longest continuous chess marathon after playing non-stop for an incredible 58 hours. The event took place in the heart of New York City's Times Square and saw Onakoya beat the previous record held by Iranian chess player, Pouya Idani, who had played for 57 hours and 18 minutes. During the marathon, the 30-year-old grandmaster played […]

todayApril 22, 2024 16

Afrobeats

‘I can’t date a musician’ – Singer Gyakie

According to her, romantic relationships with people in the same field as you might be quite difficult. She stated this in a recent interview with 3FM, Accra. “Love is a beautiful thing. I wouldn’t say its wrong, but at the same time, right now, I wouldn’t advise myself to be with someone in my industry,” she said. Gyakie is not publicly known to be in any romantic relationship. In 2021, […]

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