Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has once again etched his name in history, becoming the first African artist to surpass an estimated 20 billion global audio on-demand streams. This monumental achievement was confirmed by Chart Masters, an international music monitoring platform that tracks the streaming performance of artists worldwide. “Wizkid has set an incredible standard, not […]

Afrobeats superstar Davido has recently revealed that his hit song ‘With You,’ featuring Omah Lay, drew inspiration from veteran Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie. In a heartfelt interaction shared on social media, Davido FaceTimed with the music icon, expressing his admiration and gratitude. “The latest hit I just did with Omah Lay, I used inspiration from your song, ‘Because of […]

Lagos, the city that never sleeps, is once again set to pulse with the electrifying energy of music as it has been officially named the host city for the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Scheduled to run from November 25 to 30, 2025, this grand celebration of African music will transform Lagos into the heartbeat of […]

Street pop star Portable has recently announced that his highly anticipated collaboration with the award-winning rapper OdumoduBlvck is officially ready for release. Fans have been buzzing ever since the news broke, and the excitement only increased when OdumoduBlvck previewed the unreleased single at his sold-out concert in Ibadan, one of the stops on his ongoing tour, “The Greatest University Tour.” […]

Nigerian music star Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, is once again enjoying the spotlight with his decade-old hit single, Shake Body. Released ten years ago, the upbeat Afrobeats track has experienced a massive resurgence, going viral on TikTok within just two months. The renewed attention has not only brought Skales back into mainstream conversation but has also propelled […]

Veteran Nigerian producer and music executive Olumide Ogunade, widely known as ID Cabasa, has openly challenged Senegalese-American singer Akon over his recent claims regarding the creation of Afrobeats. Akon, during an interview with American actress Sherri Shepherd, presented himself as a major catalyst for the global rise of Afrobeats in the late 2000s. He asserted that his collaborations with Nigerian […]