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‘I’ve written over 252 songs for my colleagues’ – Peruzzi boasts

Singer and songwriter, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has boasted about writing over 252 songs for his colleagues in the Nigerian music industry. The prolific songwriter said many Nigerian artistes contact him to write songs for them. Taking to his verified X handle, Peruzzi warned opposition fans to quit disrespecting him, bragging that he is the “oracle” their faves “consult” when they need hit He also stated that […]

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Afrobeats

Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ first song to hit 100m streams on Audiomack

Sensational Nigerian singer Asake has achieved yet another milestone as his hit song ‘Lonely At The Top’ recently became the first song to hit 100 million streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack. The song, which was one of the standout tracks of his sophomore album, ‘Work Of Art,’ released earlier this year, achieved the feat after becoming the world’s most streamed song on Audiomack. ‘Lonely At The Top’ topped […]

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Afrobeats

Nasty C describes Wande Coal & Phyno as his idols

In an interview with Cool FM, Nasty C shared that his trip to Nigeria has been an eventful one as he has not only enjoyed himself but also had the chance to meet some of his idols like Phyno and Wande Coal whose music he says he has been listening to for nearly 1o years.  Nasty C previewed a new single featuring Nigerian Hip Hop star ODUMODUBLVCK at Obi's House in Lagos to an excited […]

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Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ becomes most certified album in Nigeria

Burna Boy records another landmark feat with his sixth album 'Love, Damini.' This remarkable achievement was celebrated at an exclusive private party in Lagos. The artist's groundbreaking accomplishment is a testament not only to his musical prowess but also to how vibrant the Nigerian music industry is. The certifications presented to him were: 1. Love Damini - 5x Platinum (Highest certified album in Nigerian history) 2. Sungba (Remix) — 4x Platinum (highest certified single […]

todayNovember 3, 2023 111

Afrobeats

Billboard Music Awards: Organisers introduce Afrobeats categories, nominate Rema, Wizkid, others

Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song were among the nine new categories unveiled this year by organisers of the Billboard Music Awards. The others are the top global K-pop artist, top K-pop tour, top K-pop album, and top global K-pop song. The Nigerian quartet of Rema, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems were nominated in the maiden Top Afrobeats Artist category as well as Cameroonian diva, Libianca. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ […]

todayNovember 3, 2023 39

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‘I’m worth more than $5m’ – Mr Eazi knocks fan

Popular singer and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has vehemently disagreed with a fan who claimed his net worth is just $5 million. A fan with the X handle @ZobaDeGreat had commended Mr Eazi in a post, claiming the singer married billionaire, Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, in a low-key ceremony despite being worth “around $5 million”. Whilst commending the singer, the fan lashed out at those who […]

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I’d love to play single mum – Tems hints at becoming actress

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has hinted at joining the movie industry in the future. The Oscar-nominated diva said she would love to play single-mum roles in movies. Tems, who was raised by a single mother in Lagos, disclosed this in a recent interview with BBC Capital Xtra London. She said, “I’m ready to act in movies. Not ready right now but I’m already good at […]

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Afrobeats

BREAKING: Afro Nation cancels Detty December concert in Nigeria

In a statement released by the organisers on October 31, 2023, the highly anticipated event was canceled due to the impossibility of delivering a show of the quality Nigeria deserves. "Unfortunately the Afro Nation Nigeria festival in Lagos will now not be taking place. As event organisers, we hold ourselves to extremely high standards and it has become clear to us that it is currently not possible to deliver a […]

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Afrobeats

Rema becomes first African to perform at the Ballon d’Or ceremony

Rema makes history after performing at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony. In another landmark feat, Rema became the first African to perform at the Ballon d'Or ceremony which is an annual ceremony organised by the France Football Federation to honour the best players in the world. At the event in Paris, Rema entertained the guests which included superstar footballers from all around the world to his hit single 'Calm Down'. In […]

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