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Asake Beats Burna Boy & Others to Win Best African Artiste at 2023 VGMAs

The event, which took place in Accra on May 6, 2023, saw Asake win the "Best African Artiste" category, beating fellow Nigerians Burna Boy, Asake, Kizz Daniel, and Ayra Starr to the award that also had newcomers The Therapist and Cameroonian-American singer Libianca in contention. The YBNL act beat heavyweights like Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, and others at the just concluded Vodafone Ghana Music Awards    

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Libianca makes Billboard Hot 100 debut with hit single ‘People’

Libianca has recorded her first on the Billboard Hot 100 entry as 'People' debuts on NO. 91. This makes it only the second Afrobeats song on the chart alongside pacesetter Rema's 'Calm Down' which has reached a new African record NO. 5 position. Since its release, Libianca's people have impressed in Nigeria where it has received a remix featuring Omah Lay and Ayra Starr. It has also recorded international success which includes a remix with American popstar […]

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LADIPOE feat. FIREBOY DML ‘Running’

Designed to uplift, the instantly contagious song merges Ladipoe’s powerful rap flow and delivery with an anthemic chorus from Fireboy. With production driven by Andre Vibez, ‘Running’ reflects Poe’s musical DNA incorporating his poignant penship and feel-good spirit. Ladipoe’s international growth skyrocketed after the success of his recent single ‘Feeling’ alongside breakthrough vocalist BUJU spread across the globe. The track broke records racking up over 80M streams in addition to being the first song […]

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AFROBEAT AND ACTIVISM OVER THE YEARS.

A people's music has always been important in every sphere of their lives. In times of joy, sadness, struggles, wins, or losses, music has always had a place. However, there are different kinds of songs for different occasions.  The nature of Afrobeat music will make one think it is a good fit for celebrations. The sounds and drums are loud, and it sounds really happy. Afrobeat tunes are certain to […]

todayOctober 20, 2021 341 2

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The Giant Strides of Ghana’s Afrobeats

When Afrobeat is mentioned, the first country that comes to mind of most people is Nigeria. The reason is not far-fetched. Nigerians have churned out great Afrobeat music for decades. In the early days, we had Tony Allen, Fela Kuti. Then came the eras of Lagbaja, Femi Kuti, Yinka Davies. And now, in the golden era of Afrobeat, we have a myriad of Nigerian Afrobeat artists with worldwide acclaim. Nigerians […]

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Loyz Fluoresces Positive Energy in ‘Peace of Mind’

“My music is a collection of my enviroment and a dairy of my realities. My Journey is a tale that is worthy of your time” LOYZ Loyz, a Nigerian singer and songwriter who grew up in Port Harcourt city gift-wraps african-inspired melodies in his new single “Peace of Mind”. The exciting sound starts off with his visceral vocals married perfectly with the emotional and catchy beat produced by Dannyblaze. “Peace […]

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