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Every artist has substance – Joeboy disagrees with Burna Boy

Burna Boy, in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, asserted that most Nigerian artists make music “without substance”. However, appearing in the latest episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, Joeboy faulted the Grammy-winning singer’s claim. The host asked: “For you as an afrobeats artist, how much balance do you do with living life because following the conversation of Burna Boy saying [afrobeats] artists don’t have substance, how much […]

todayAugust 29, 2023 13

Afrobeats

I’m worth more than $22m – Burna Boy clarifies net worth

He said contrary to the information on the internet that he is worth $22 million (₦16.8 billion) only, his net worth is “way more than that.” He disclosed this in a recent interview with American media outlet, Complex. The interview: “A quick Google search says your net worth is $22 million.” Burna Boy responded: “Hahaha. Let’s not talk about it. Well, I prefer they go that way. That is cool. […]

todayAugust 25, 2023 242 1

Afrobeats

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ makes Spotify’s global Songs of Summer 2023 list

Rema's 'Calm Down' has made Spotify's Songs of Summer 2023 list. Since its release in February 2022, 'Calm Down' has gone on to achieve massive global success that has made it into Afrobeats' biggest international export. On August 23, 2023, Spotify released its Song of Summer list for the US and global listeners and Rema's 'Calm Down' made the global list. Rema's 'Calm Down' featuring Selena Gomez was ranked at NO. 20 on the global […]

todayAugust 25, 2023 159

Afrobeats

Artists owe it to their fans to live decent lives – Spyro

Afrobeats sensation Spyro has shared his opinion on if artists should lead decent lives. In a recent interview with the Honest Bunch Podcast, Nigerian singer Spyro shared that he thinks that artists owe it to their fans to lead decent lives. According to the man behind the hit record 'Who's Your Guy', artists are public figures whose actions are being watched by their fans hence they owe it to their fans to be […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 19

Afrobeats

Burna Boy set to release Forthcoming Abum

The highly anticipated Album from Burna Boy 'I Told Them' is set to be released on the 25th of August. Following the announcement of the release date, Burna Boy has released the official track list for this project. 'I Told Them' sees great features with Seyi Vibez, J Cole, 21 Savage, Dave and Bryson Messiah. The forthcoming album sees the release of two fantastic singles released off the project; Sittin' […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 17

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Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid nominated for inaugural Trace Award

Trace has released the nominations list for its inaugural Trace Award & Festival. The award is set to showcase Africa's excellence and diversity of Afro-centric music in genres such as Afrobeat, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Afro-pop, Mbalax, Amapiano, Zouk, Kizomba, Genge, Coupé Décalé, Bongo Flava, Soukous, Gospel, Rap, Rai, Kompa, R&B, and Rumba. The award which will take place on October 21, 2023, in Kigali Rwanda is set to attract creatives […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 60

Afrobeats

Wizkid surpasses 6 billion streams on Spotify

Nigerian megastar Wizkid has now surpassed 6 billion Spotify streams across all credits. Wizkid has been at the fore of exporting African music since 2015 when his hit single 'Ojuelegba' gained international attention. In 2016, he was featured by Drake on the mega smash hit 'One Dance' which would become the first song to cross the billion streams mark on Spotify thereby rocketing Wizkid to international success. Since appearing on Drake's 'One Dance', Wizkid has become […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 30

Afrobeats

‘Unavailable’ remains Davido’s most streamed song on ‘Timeless’ album

Spotify, a global online streaming platform, has announced Davido's Unavailable as the most streamed song on his recently released album, Timeless. Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify's Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido's 17 track Timeless album was his fourth album which was released on March 31 and had set numerous streaming records since […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 15

Afrobeats

Tekno announces upcoming sophomore album ‘The More, The Better’

Multi-talented Afrobeats star Tekno is set to release his second album titled 'The More, The Better'. After consistently dazzling listeners with a collection of his hit singles, Tekno is set to release his second album that would further extend his decade-long run in the industry. Following his latest single release 'Peppermint,' Tekno has announced September 1, 2023, as the release date for his sophomore album he calls 'The More, The Better'. The album […]

todayAugust 21, 2023 13

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