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Ayra Star becomes most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is now the most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube. This position was formally held by Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste…
Wizkid breaks Spotify record with ‘Piece of My Heart’
Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has broken a new Spotify record in Nigeria with his latest track, ‘Piece of My Heart’. After months of teasing fans, Wizkid dropped his first song…
Wizkid’s 10-year-old classic ‘Ojuelegba’ most streamed in US, UK, France, Netherlands – Spotify
On Tuesday, Spotify, an online streaming platform, celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary. In a statement in Lagos, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music Sub Saharan Africa, said the song recorded over 55…
Don Jazzy is one of smartest in music — ID Cabasa
Ace music producer, Olumide Ogunade, professionally known as ID Cabasa, has described fellow music producer and record label chief, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, as a genius. The Coded Tunez…
VMAs 2024: Burna Boy, Ayra Starr lose out [Full list of winners]
The MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) was held in New York on Wednesday night. At the event, Taylor Swift won the big prize for video of the year. Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the ceremony was opened by Eminem…
Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna cancelled over Islamist attack plot
The Vienna leg of a tour by American mega-star Taylor Swift has been cancelled after Austria arrested a man in connection with an Islamist attack plot, the organisers said Wednesday. Authorities had earlier confirmed…
Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to hit 2 billion streams in UK
Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to hit 2 billion streams mark in the United Kingdom. The “Twice as Tall” crooner was presented with a Brit Plaque at his sold-out show at Koko…
Afrobeats Artistes Now On Same Level With Drake – Davido
Music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has declared that Afrobeats artistes are now on the same level as international music giants like Drake. Speaking at a panel discussion with the United States Advisory…
BREAKING: Chima wins Nigerian Idol season 9
A contestant, Chima, has won the ninth season of the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. Chima emerged as the show’s season 9 winner after several weeks of rigorous training and intense performances. The…
Full List: Forbes Names 50 Most Influential Rappers Of All Time
Considered to have started on August 11, 1973, hip-hop has become synonymous with music and pop culture for well over five decades. Originating from the Bronx, New York City, hip-hop essentially has five…
Why I’m no longer motivated by music charts, sales – Beyoncé
Beyoncé, the Grammy-winning singer, says she is no longer motivated by music charts and sales. In an interview with…
Spotify: Nigerian artists earn N25 billion from streaming in 2023
Music streaming platform, Spotify, has said it paid over N25 billion in streaming royalties to Nigerian artists in 2023. The company disclosed this in its annual Loud & Clear report focusing on the Nigerian…
My journey not complete without you – Kizz Daniel begs 2baba for collabo
Singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe aka Kizz Daniel has showered encomiums on senior colleague 2Baba for his tremendous impact in the music scene. According to him, his success story won’t be complete without working…
Rihanna blasted for ‘lazy-lackluster’ show at Indian billionaire’s wedding, paid double…
Rihanna's $6.3 million fee for a performance in India sparked controversy over her lackluster show. The R&B singer recently graced the pre-wedding festivities of Asia’s richest…
Five key details of Mavins’s deal with Universal Music Group
It is no longer news that Don Jazzy owned Mavins has announced a major deal with global music firm, Universal Music Group. The deal has caused a stir on social…
Burna Boy to Perform at 2024 Grammys
Nigerian sensation Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, is set to grace the stage at the 2024 Grammys.The ‘African Giant’ artist was…
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Breaks Spotify’s Most…
Popular American singer, Mariah Carey, has broken the all-time record for most Spotify streams in a single day on Christmas Eve. The All I want for Christmas is you crooner did an…
Spotify names Olamide most influential street pop artiste
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has rated Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as “Olamide”, as the ‘most influential street pop artiste of his generation’.…
Asake, Burna Boy, Davido, most streamed artistes in 2023 – Spotify
Spotify, global online streaming platform has announced Asake, Burna Boy and Davido as most streamed male artistes on its platform in the year 2023. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, who…
Lagos Demolitions: Relocate your Investments to the S’East – Ohanaeze tells Igbos
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has urged Igbos to relocate their investments back to their homeland in the…
I make $1m from every track I record – Meek Mill
American rapper Meek Mill has countered assertions that rap is “dying” by highlighting his financial success, affirming that he earned a staggering $1 million per song. In an Instagram post, he emphasized this,…
Tems reacts to claim she charges ₦402 million per verse
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has reacted to the claim she charges $500,000 per verse. Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, was asked by a fan if Tems would be part of the…
From Compton to billionaire: The beats, business, and brilliance of Dr. Dre’s Empire
Dr. Dre, born Andre Romelle Young, is a remarkable figure in the American music industry and beyond, known for his immense influence and wealth.…
No bigger star in Afrobeats than Burna Boy — Grammy organisers
The Recording Academy, the organizers of Grammy Awards has described Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Burna Boy as the biggest artist in Africa. Recall the singer was nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards, bagging 4…