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Ruger Recounts Backlash After Exiting Jonzing World Label

Nigerian sensation Ruger has opened up about the turbulent aftermath of his decision to leave Jonzing World and launch his own imprint, Blown Boy Entertainment. In a revealing interview on Afrobeats Intelligence, he shed light on the backlash, “cancel culture,” and the uphill fight to re-establish his name in the industry. Ruger recounted the wave of criticism that greeted his departure in 2024. He was widely “blacklisted” by fans and […]

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Ice Prince Laments Lack of Respect in Music Industry Despite Groundbreaking Achievements

Nigerian hip-hop veteran Ice Prince Zamani has expressed his deep frustration over what he perceives as a lack of respect from both fans and industry peers, despite being one of the early trailblazers of African rap on the global stage. In a heartfelt appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, the rapper opened up about his long-standing feeling of being underappreciated, even after achieving historic milestones in African music. Ice […]

todayJuly 14, 2025 10

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More You BodyShame Me, More I Pull With the Sexiness” – Moliy Claps Back At Trolls

Ghanaian‑American rising star Moliy has clapped back at online trolls who had something to say about her body In a recent outburst addressed to critics on social media, Moliy responded with unapologetic confidence: “The more you body shame me, the more I pull with the sexiness.” Moliy’s clapback comes at a time when online body image debates are more intense than ever, especially for female artists. With critics policing women’s bodies […]

todayJuly 10, 2025 9

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Odumodublvck & Reminisce Set Social Media Ablaze, Unite for “LAYI WASABI”

The Nigerian rap scene is on fire again, and this time, it’s not just the new school that’s turning up the heat. Alté-grime innovator Odumodublvck and hip-hop legend Reminisce have joined forces to deliver a hard-hitting new track titled LAYI WASABI, and from the first teaser, it’s clear this isn’t just another collab—it’s a cultural moment. A teaser of the track surfaced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, sending ripples through […]

todayJuly 10, 2025 10

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‘No Hard Feelings’: Reekado Banks Opens Up on Past Feud with Wizkid

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Reekado Banks has opened up for the first time in detail about his highly publicized fallout with global music icon Wizkid. In a recent podcast interview, the singer reflected on the infamous 2020 incident during the #EndSARS protests that strained their relationship, and revealed that the two have since reconciled in a surprisingly emotional meeting. In October 2020, Nigeria was gripped by the nationwide #EndSARS movement, a […]

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2Baba Unveils New Management Team to Power His Next Era

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, globally celebrated as 2Baba, has taken a decisive and strategic step forward in his career with the unveiling of a brand-new management team, A Guy Entertainment, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. This announcement, made across his social media platforms, signals a bold new phase for the veteran Afro-pop star. According to an official press release, A Guy Entertainment has been entrusted with the mission of […]

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Moliy’s Gold-Certified Hit Marks a Defining Moment in Her Fast-Rising Career

Just over a year ago, Moliy was a promising but relatively under-the-radar talent in the global music scene. Now, she’s a certified star. With her breakout hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly)”  recently awarded Gold certification in the United States, Moliy has catapulted herself into the international spotlight, firmly staking her claim as one of Africa’s most exciting new voices. Originally released on December 3, 2024, the track began […]

todayJuly 8, 2025 11

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Apple Music Names Wizkid and Tems Among Most-Streamed Artists of All Time

Apple Music has unveiled its list of the most-streamed songs of all time, spotlighting Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Tems for their groundbreaking contributions. Wizkid earned top honors as the highest-ranked African artist on the list through his global hit “One Dance” with Drake. The 2016 collaboration remains one of the most iconic Afro-influenced tracks to top international charts and helped cement Wizkid’s legacy as a global music force. Tems, known […]

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Ayra Starr’s “Commas” Hits Gold in Canada

Nigerian star Ayra Starr has officially earned a Gold certification in Canada for her hit single “Commas”. This certification indicates that the song has sold over 40,000 units or equivalent streams in Canada. This achievement makes Commas Ayra Starr’s second song to earn such recognition in Canada, further solidifying her growing global presence. Released on February 2, 2024, “Commas” was the second single from Ayra Starr’s sophomore album The Year I Turned 21, which debuted […]

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