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Davido Reflects on Afrobeats’ Evolution: From Regional Comfort to Global Ambition

Nigerian music superstar Davido has shared insights into the transformative journey of Afrobeats, highlighting a significant shift from regional success to global ambition among artists. In a recent interview, he discussed how earlier generations of Afrobeats artists were content with regional acclaim, whereas today's artists are driven by a desire for worldwide recognition. Reflecting on the industry's evolution, Davido noted that the early days of Afrobeats were marked by a […]

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Orezi Reveals Why He Stepped Back from the Afrobeats Spotlight

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Orezi has opened up about his hiatus from the music scene, attributing it to a decline in personal ambition and comfort with his success. In a candid interview on Hip TV’s Trending, the "Shoki" hitmaker admitted that his complacency led to a decrease in his drive, which in turn affected his consistency and growth in the industry. He emphasized that competition fuels consistency, citing Afrobeats heavyweight Davido […]

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Celebrating Women in Afrobeats: Top Songs by Female Artists

Afrobeats has become a global music sensation, and while many male artists have garnered attention, women in Afrobeats have been a driving force, creating timeless music that’s captured hearts worldwide. This Women's Month, we celebrate some of the biggest songs by women in Afrobeats, recognizing their contributions to the genre and their influence on music worldwide. 1. Tiwa Savage – “All Over” Tiwa Savage is often regarded as the queen […]

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The Unstoppable Tems: A Digital Marketer Turned Grammy-Winner

Seven years after she quit that job as a digital marketer, Tems won her second Grammy for the 2025 Best African Music Performance award. In a relatively short span of her career, she has become one of the most influential figures in the global music scene, propelling Afrobeats into international acclaim. But how did Tems go from working in marketing to winning the prestigious Grammy Award? Early Life and Career […]

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How Your Favorite Afrobeats Stars Stole the Show at the 2025 Grammys

The 2025 Grammy Awards saw a powerful Afrobeat presence, with some of the genre’s biggest stars gracing the red carpet in show-stopping fashion. From Tems' ethereal elegance to Yemi Alade's regal look, the night was a testament to the global rise of Afrobeat and its influence in shaping the music industry's cultural landscape. Let’s take a closer look at the fashion choices that had everyone talking at this year's prestigious […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025 46

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Oxlade credits Wande Coal as inspiration behind music career

Also, Oxlade shared the story of how he collaborated with Wande Coal on his song, Asunasa - Hold Your Waist. He recounted how, after recording the song in Ghana, he felt something was missing, and a conversation with Wande Coal led to the legendary singer's feature on the track. "That's the fastest song I made on the album. I made it in Ghana, and when I was thinking of the song I felt like […]

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You took an award that didn’t represent your sound – Do2dtun slams Tyla over VMA acceptance speech

On September 12, 2024, the OAP called Tyla out on Instagram for her comment highlighting the diversity of African music beyond Afrobeats, during her acceptance speech for the award. He wrote, "Aunty @tyla aka am not Afrobeats, I am Amapiano. We have heard you but your song “Water” isn’t amapiano either. If you thought you were categorized in a wrong category, you should have given the award back or denounced the nomination. You clearly took an […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 25

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Tyla says she represents Amapiano after winning Afrobeats category at 2024 VMAs

After accepting the Best Afrobeats Award at the 2024 VMAs for her hit single 'Water', Tyla expressed her gratitude for winning the category while also pointedly deciding to offer the organisers a crash course on muddling up all music from Africa as Afrobeats. "I know there's a tendency to group all African artists as Afrobeats. Even though Afrobeats has run things and opened doors for us, African music is so diverse," Tyla said. "I come […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 28

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Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi pens touching tribute on 1st anniversary of his death

On September 12, 2024, Wunmi took to Instagram, reflecting on their shared life and the pain of his absence for her and their one-year-old son Liam. She wrote in part, "Ilerioluwa mi, husband of my youth, my best friend! It’s been a year today—a year since you left me and our Liam in this cold world. It’s been so hard. I miss you so much. Liam misses you too. I wish you were here […]

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