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Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ re-enters Billboard World album chart

In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian superstar Wizkid's critically acclaimed album Made in Lagos has etched its name on the walls of music history by becoming the first African album to chart on the Billboard World Albums chart for five consecutive years. This feat not only highlights Wizkid's enduring global appeal but also underscores the album's timeless significance in the music industry. Made in Lagos ranked in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The […]

todayMarch 20, 2024 55

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If you don’t like my song, go listen to someone else – Simi blasts critics

In a new development, the singer took to her X (formally Twitter) account to blast fans who keep asking her to switch up her sound. Following the release of her first single of 2024, 'All I Want' which carried similar cadences of her jolly singing of light-hearted lyrics, some fans described the song as repetitive while asking her to switch it up. A displeased Simi went on X to make it clear that […]

todayMarch 14, 2024 21

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DJ Cuppy regrets saying yes to her ex-fiance, Ryan Taylor

DJ Cuppy became the new brand ambassador for the Non-profit organization Prince's Trust. The non-profit helps youths in disadvantaged communities to learn skills and earn financial compensation. Nigerian DJ Florence Otedola, widely recognized as DJ Cuppy, revealed that she experienced one of her most challenging years in the past due to her reluctance to decline various opportunities. Specifically, she expressed remorse for not saying No to her former fiancé, Ryan Taylor. […]

todayMarch 13, 2024 90

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Davido’s ‘Fall’ earns diamond certification in France

In new developments, Davido's 'Fall' has been declared diamond by French music certification body SNEP after exceeding over 50,000,000 streams in France. The smash hit single released in 2017 was a follow-up to 'IF' which opened Davido's incredible run of hits which also included the release of 'FIA' and 'Like Dat'. 'Fall' enjoyed success in the United Kingdom where it became one of the first Afrobeats songs to be certified in the United States where it has now earned an RIAA […]

todayMarch 12, 2024 46

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Dice Ailes calls out Sony Music for restricting his music on social media

During an interview with Hip TV, Dice Ailes disclosed that he and Sony Music mutually agreed to terminate his contract because it doesn't seem feasible moving forward. "Sometime last year we agreed to mutually terminate my contract because it reached a point where didn't seem feasible to move forward based on the difference in the type of investment that my team was looking for and what they were offering," Dice said […]

todayMarch 5, 2024 57

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Ayra Starr will perform alongside Chris Brown on his North America tour

In another landmark feat, the Grammy-nominated singer is set to accompany Chris Brown as a special guest on his "11:11" tour of the United States. Ayra Starr will be joined by R&B star Muni Long as Chris Brown will be performing in 26 cities across the United States and Canada. Since breaking into the mainstream with her self-titled EP, Ayra Starr has soared to commercial success. Her debut album '19 & Dangerous' further showcased her talents as one of […]

todayMarch 5, 2024 26

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Lots of talentless people hiding behind Afrobeats – Ruggedman

According to him, the term Afrobeats is for talentless people. “When you ask me what Afrobeats is, I would say Afrobeats is what a lot of talentless people hide behind,” Ruggedman said in a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo. “They said, ‘Afrobeats to the world.’ I said, ‘No. It’s some artists to the world.’ It’s not the Afrobeats [genre], it’s some artists.” He also revealed that it is hurting when […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024 18

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The real joke is in your DP – Burna Boy shades Davido amid feud with troll

Following the heated football match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at the AFCON finals, things took a different turn on social media. Amid the banter over Nigeria's loss, Burna Boy was seen getting into an exchange of words with a troll on Twitter (now X). The X user responded to the singer's recent tweet by referring to the singer's loss at the recent Grammy Awards. Calling him a fool in Yoruba […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024 46

Afrobeats

Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Strikes Gold in France, Amplifying Afrobeats’ Global Resonance!

The sensational success of Wizkid's hit track 'Essence' has reached new heights, achieving gold certification in France. This achievement marks yet another milestone for the Nigerian artist and cements Afrobeats' growing global influence. Featured on Wizkid's acclaimed album 'Made In Lagos', 'Essence' gained immense popularity worldwide, supported by its collaboration with Tems and later remixed with Justin Bieber. This remix propelled the song to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot […]

todayDecember 6, 2023 82

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