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Burna Boy Makes History As First Nigerian Artist to Land Five Albums on the Billboard 200!

Burna Boy has officially broken new ground in the global music scene as his eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, debuted at No. 200 on the Billboard 200, pushing his total to five charting albums and cementing his place as the Nigerian with the most entries ever on the prestigious U.S. album chart. On July 11, 2025, Burna Boy released No Sign of Weakness, his eighth studio album featuring star-studded […]

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Afrobeats

Fido Set to Shake Up the Scene with Debut EP “Olayemi” – Dropping August 1st!

One of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars, Fido, is gearing up to release his debut EP, Olayemi, and it's dropping on August 1, 2025. Backed by powerhouse label EMPIRE, Olayemi is already making waves before its release. The project packs eight vibrant tracks, each one dripping with the kind of raw energy and authenticity that fans are craving. Two early singles, "Joy is Coming" and "Money Moves", have given listeners a taste […]

todayJuly 24, 2025 11

Afrobeats

Billboard Launches “Top 50 Afrobeats Songs of All Time” — First 10 Tracks Revealed

In a landmark move to honor the genre’s global evolution, Billboard has unveiled the first installment of its highly anticipated list: The 50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time. The project, announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, aims to chronicle the genre's rich history and far-reaching cultural influence by highlighting staff-curated picks, 10 songs at a time, until the number one track is revealed. The weekly countdown promises to be […]

todayJuly 23, 2025 23

Afrobeats

Ruger & BNXN’s “RnB” Surpasses 150M Spotify Streams

Nigerian music sensations Ruger and BNXN (formerly Buju) joint project RnB crosses a monumental 150 million streams on Spotify. What began as a surprising reconciliation between two artists once caught in a public feud has blossomed into one of the most successful joint projects in Nigerian music history. This new milestone builds on the duo’s earlier success when the EP became the first Nigerian project of 2024 to hit 100 million […]

todayJuly 23, 2025 9

Afrobeats

Tems Receives Spotify Plaque as “Wait For U” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams

Internationally celebrated Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has reached a monumental new peak in her career. Her global smash hit “Wait For U”, a collaboration with American rap titans Future and Drake has officially crossed the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify, earning Tems a special commemorative plaque from the streaming giant. This achievement not only cements her place as one of Africa’s most successful music exports but also marks a defining […]

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Kizz Daniel’s Maverick Surpasses 350M Spotify Streams

In yet another career-defining moment, Nigerian Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has achieved a new streaming milestone as his acclaimed project Maverick surpasses 350 million streams on Spotify, marking the first time any of his projects has crossed this threshold on the platform. Released in July 2023, Maverick is a bold, genre-blending statement from Kizz Daniel. The project not only showcases his signature smooth vocals and infectious melodies but also affirms […]

todayJuly 23, 2025 5

Afrobeats

Rema, Davido & Shallipopi Dominate Spotify’s Global Impact List: Nigeria’s Top Exported Songs of H1 2025

Spotify has revealed its Nigeria Global Impact List for the first half of 2025, spotlighting the 30 Nigerian songs that had the greatest global reach. Leading the charge: Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime)”, topping the list as Nigeria’s most exported song of the year so far, followed closely by Shallipopi’s “Laho” and Davido & Omah Lay’s “With You” The Global Impact list underscores how partnerships fuel global traction—22 of 30 tracks are […]

todayJuly 22, 2025 23

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Sonorous Channels Grief into Art with Emotion Filled Single ‘Obi

Nigerian singer and songwriter Sonorous Kanye is no stranger to the grind of the music industry. From humble beginnings surrounded by old-school legends to finding healing through music, his story is one that blends talent with resilience. In a recent interview on Cosoro Radio's Afrobeats Radar, he opened up about his roots, experiences, and the deeply personal story behind his latest release, "Obi." Sonorous Kanye began his music journey at […]

todayJuly 21, 2025 19

Afrobeats

Burna Boy Reveals He Recorded His First Song at Just 13

At just 13 years old, Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy recorded his very first song using a tape recorder, a radio, and beats ripped from video games like NBA Street Volume II and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. In a revealing chat with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, he shared how this humble DIY setup laid the early foundation for his music career. While the teenage Burna Boy was crafting rudimentary tracks […]

todayJuly 21, 2025 35

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