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Nigeria’s EDM Scene Booms with 403% Growth in Three Years

In a remarkable cultural shift, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has experienced a staggering 403% growth in Nigeria over the past three years, according to recent Spotify data. This surge is not merely a statistical anomaly but a reflection of a deeper transformation in the country's music landscape, driven by the energy and creativity of its youth. While Afrobeats continues to dominate the global stage, EDM has carved out a significant […]

todayMay 28, 2025 2

Afrobeats

Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’ Surges in Popularity Despite NBC Ban

Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem's latest single, "Tell Your Papa," has become a focal point of national discourse, achieving remarkable digital success despite a broadcast ban imposed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).​ "Tell Your Papa" serves as a direct response to remarks by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, who lauded his father as Nigeria's greatest leader. In the song, Abdulkareem critiques the current administration's policies, particularly the […]

todayApril 14, 2025 13

Afrobeats

December 19 & 20 announced as dates for Afronation Lagos

Celebrated music festival Afronation has announced the dates for its maiden Nigerian edition. After announcing that they would be adding Nigeria to the Afronation calendar for the first time, the organizers have disclosed December as the date for the maiden event. In a post on their social media accounts on September 6, 2023, Afronation announced December 19 and 20 as the date for the maiden edition of Afronation Lagos. Afronation […]

todaySeptember 7, 2023 24

Afrobeats

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 […]

todayOctober 15, 2021 800